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Old 04-29-2010, 06:39 AM
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I've been involved in drag racing my whole life from when i was in diapers.
A properly "tuned" 4 link will plant the tires and center of gravity along with front limiters etc will "help" calm a cars launch. However all it takes is one good launch and that back bumper will get some road rash. LOL. I've seen some properly tuned, high dollar, beautifull cars with no wheelie bars kiss the sky only to come crashing down HARD. I know you guys know what you're doing so I'll leave it at that. That rear suspension looks killer !
We have kissed the sky quite a few times, But we have also carried a few 1/2 track wheelies out to some 7.80's. But my buddy Roger just ran some 7.30's without wheelie bars in his new car, and lifted. It is very tricky. We would move just a few pounds of weight front to back depending on track conditions and the power we were putting to the ground. You typically set the instant center a tick longer and drive into the power, He is running 726 Fulton with 5 stages.

Without much adjustment, You guys better have alot of moveable weight on the car.
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