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REX347 · 11-07-2009, 12:53 AM

Took the car to Angleton for a few shakedown passes before NMRA next weekend. First pass had me scratching my head. Figure the suspension was stiff after sitting for 3 months.

1st pass
1.43 60ft
6.36@108.93

2nd Pass raised Transbrake to 5400

1.39 60ft
6.29@109.41

3rd pass only change went to left lane.
1.49 60ft
8.1@44mph

Car carried the wheels for 80 to 100ft and when it set down it was about a foot from the gaurd rail and out of the groove. It sucks not knowing where your at until the car sits down. It unloaded the rear tires and hit the rev limiter at 8900rpms. Scared the #### outta me.

4th pass...Tightened the front struts 2 clicks
1.39 60ft
6.27@109.8

Car was skating at the top end and decided to put it on the trailer. So car is ready for next weekend. Jan I plan on putting a set of bars on it. Only makes sense to do it since I dont race a class they are not allowed in.

turbonotch89 · 11-07-2009, 06:46 AM

vid or it didn't happen...

I don't know how those guys ride out the 80'-100' wheelies and make it look like it's as normal as breathing... but I sure like seeing it!

REX347 · 11-07-2009, 07:42 AM

Well this is the 2nd time it happened. Unfortunately the video camera was dead but here are pictures and the video from the first time it happened last year. The track I was on last night was a little narrower.

hotrodder · 11-07-2009, 09:32 AM

Thats getting it done Rex, good luck to you next weekend!

tireburner163 · 11-07-2009, 01:19 PM

Have you tried stiffening up the front struts a bit to try to control some of that travel?

Or perhaps a set of travel limiters?

REX347 · 11-07-2009, 01:22 PM

Put 2 clicks in the front end on the last pass. It seemed to settle it down. I left after that. The car got lose at the top end from the dew.

Rex

Nutzz · 11-07-2009, 02:15 PM

REX why dont you set the car up so you dont ride big wheelies? Wouldnt the car go faster? I was told the car waiste HP and e.t. go up like that. Just wondering is all. Also I got my firt 10 pass lol i know im slow compared to your beast but im getting there lol.

REX347 · 11-07-2009, 02:17 PM

Looking to fix that. Looking at a set of bars right now. Looking at some Wolfe 48 inch they are 30% off. Probably call em on monday.

Louis Rowe · 11-07-2009, 06:14 PM

Great times Rex .

Nutzz · 11-07-2009, 07:27 PM

Boy I tell ya Texas is awsome lol get to race year around.

mgerman93 · 11-07-2009, 09:39 PM

Wow Rex, that's a sweet liftoff!! There's some et there, but launches like that get folks running from the lanes to watch........

PONY1 · 11-07-2009, 10:57 PM

nice pictures Rex

Dave Z · 11-08-2009, 10:43 AM

Why dont you try some 12'' springs in the front?

REX347 · 11-08-2009, 10:52 AM

What will a 12 inch spring do for me?

306 · 11-08-2009, 01:16 PM

fill us in Dave!

Nutzz · 11-08-2009, 07:28 PM

Hey Rex thanks for dropping by..now put a link to that video over there lol you teased some of the peeps there lol

silver408coupe · 11-08-2009, 08:53 PM

I'm sure our cars are very different but I use to 60ft. 1.40 as well. I never got a front tire off the ground! This was on drag radials though. I did use a 12-150lb. spring in front as Dave hinted to. Maybe Dave knows something

.

Luke87GT · 11-08-2009, 10:19 PM

Scary!

Dave Z · 11-09-2009, 08:45 AM

Rex insted of a long winded response here's a link to a similar topic

http://www.hardcore50.com/vbulletin/...ad.php?t=51016

REX347 · 11-09-2009, 06:35 PM

Dave,

What spring rates do you recomend. I am running 14/120's up front right now.

Dave Z · 11-10-2009, 08:50 AM

Not really knowing anything about your car just watching the video I'd say a 12/130-150 would help!

Dave Z · 11-12-2009, 09:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dave Z

Rex insted of a long winded response here's a link to a similar topic

http://www.hardcore50.com/vbulletin/...ad.php?t=51016

Rex did you read it?

REX347 · 11-12-2009, 09:26 PM

Yes I did. It makes sense.

Dave Z · 11-14-2009, 05:39 PM

here's a 12/130 convert 26'' tire and a stick it 60's prety good too!

REX347 · 11-14-2009, 10:33 PM

I will look into it more after this weekend. I should be making an early exit tommorrow in Hot Street. I did manage to qualify 4th......Until they ran the 2nd round of qualifying and the other 2 cars got clean runs and ended up 6th.

XJHEAD · 11-15-2009, 10:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dave Z

Why dont you try some 12'' springs in the front?

That is what was in the car I just switched over to this last spring. I was going to pull my 14"'s out of the other car and put those in it, that's what everyone recommended but I didn't. I am running 1.31-1.32 60' a 1.32 on the rears once, so they seem to work good.

Dave, what's it going to take for a 1.20????

Dave Z · 11-15-2009, 11:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by XJHEAD

That is what was in the car I just switched over to this last spring. I was going to pull my 14"'s out of the other car and put those in it, that's what everyone recommended but I didn't. I am running 1.31-1.32 60' a 1.32 on the rears once, so they seem to work good.

Dave, what's it going to take for a 1.20????

a little tweeking and elbow greese

REX347 · 11-20-2009, 06:48 PM

Dave can you shoot me a PM with a price on a set of 12-130 shipped to 77422.

REX347 · 02-28-2010, 12:25 PM

Dave

Will probably be calling you soon for those springs and a new set of rear shocks. Car is definately having issues settling down. Also having issues at the topend now, but I think it has to do with a cold track. I ended up crossing the centerline last night.

11-07-2009, 12:53 AM	#1
REX347 Registered User Trader Feedback: (1) Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Brazoria Texas Posts: 1,356	Wild Ride tonight..... Took the car to Angleton for a few shakedown passes before NMRA next weekend. First pass had me scratching my head. Figure the suspension was stiff after sitting for 3 months. 1st pass 1.43 60ft 6.36@108.93 2nd Pass raised Transbrake to 5400 1.39 60ft 6.29@109.41 3rd pass only change went to left lane. 1.49 60ft 8.1@44mph Car carried the wheels for 80 to 100ft and when it set down it was about a foot from the gaurd rail and out of the groove. It sucks not knowing where your at until the car sits down. It unloaded the rear tires and hit the rev limiter at 8900rpms. Scared the #### outta me. 4th pass...Tightened the front struts 2 clicks 1.39 60ft 6.27@109.8 Car was skating at the top end and decided to put it on the trailer. So car is ready for next weekend. Jan I plan on putting a set of bars on it. Only makes sense to do it since I dont race a class they are not allowed in. __________________ 1983 Mustang GT N/A 347 607hp@8000rpms 457ftlbs@6000 9.83@136 1.37 60ft

11-07-2009, 06:46 AM	#2
turbonotch89 Registered User Trader Feedback: (2) Join Date: May 2008 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 549	vid or it didn't happen... I don't know how those guys ride out the 80'-100' wheelies and make it look like it's as normal as breathing... but I sure like seeing it! __________________ '89 LX coupe, 2.3/AOD Bone stock '93 LX coupe, 2.3/AOD Bone stock Both are true SSP Cobra's!!!

11-07-2009, 07:42 AM	#3
REX347 Registered User Trader Feedback: (1) Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Brazoria Texas Posts: 1,356	Well this is the 2nd time it happened. Unfortunately the video camera was dead but here are pictures and the video from the first time it happened last year. The track I was on last night was a little narrower. __________________ 1983 Mustang GT N/A 347 607hp@8000rpms 457ftlbs@6000 9.83@136 1.37 60ft Last edited by REX347; 11-07-2009 at 07:46 AM.

11-07-2009, 09:32 AM	#4
hotrodder Registered User Trader Feedback: (7) Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Deer Park Tx. Posts: 1,135	Thats getting it done Rex, good luck to you next weekend! __________________ WTB clean '93 Cobra for LSX conversion

11-07-2009, 01:19 PM	#5
tireburner163 Registered User Trader Feedback: (19) Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Meridian, Mississippi Posts: 2,687	Have you tried stiffening up the front struts a bit to try to control some of that travel? Or perhaps a set of travel limiters? __________________ 1993 coupe. Boss block 347, 76mm turbo, glide, etc 1997 Cobra. T-trim, TKO600, bolt-ons etc, etc *"Just turn the boost up.....it's only air."*

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11-07-2009, 01:22 PM	#6
REX347 Registered User Trader Feedback: (1) Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Brazoria Texas Posts: 1,356	Put 2 clicks in the front end on the last pass. It seemed to settle it down. I left after that. The car got lose at the top end from the dew. Rex __________________ 1983 Mustang GT N/A 347 607hp@8000rpms 457ftlbs@6000 9.83@136 1.37 60ft

11-07-2009, 02:15 PM	#7
Nutzz Registered User Trader Feedback: (35) Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Va Posts: 4,730	REX why dont you set the car up so you dont ride big wheelies? Wouldnt the car go faster? I was told the car waiste HP and e.t. go up like that. Just wondering is all. Also I got my firt 10 pass lol i know im slow compared to your beast but im getting there lol. __________________ TOO_NUTS Racing N/A 331= 10.93@123.23 (SOLD)! Coast High Performance, 408 Clevor coming soon! www.toonutsracing.com ,All Cars and Bikes welcome!

11-07-2009, 02:17 PM	#8
REX347 Registered User Trader Feedback: (1) Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Brazoria Texas Posts: 1,356	Looking to fix that. Looking at a set of bars right now. Looking at some Wolfe 48 inch they are 30% off. Probably call em on monday. __________________ 1983 Mustang GT N/A 347 607hp@8000rpms 457ftlbs@6000 9.83@136 1.37 60ft

11-07-2009, 06:14 PM	#9
Louis Rowe Registered User Trader Feedback: (1) Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Oak Grove Al Posts: 351	Great times Rex .

11-07-2009, 07:27 PM	#10
Nutzz Registered User Trader Feedback: (35) Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Va Posts: 4,730	Boy I tell ya Texas is awsome lol get to race year around. __________________ TOO_NUTS Racing N/A 331= 10.93@123.23 (SOLD)! Coast High Performance, 408 Clevor coming soon! www.toonutsracing.com ,All Cars and Bikes welcome!

11-07-2009, 09:39 PM	#11
mgerman93 Registered User Trader Feedback: (24) Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: amherst, ohio Posts: 2,444	Wow Rex, that's a sweet liftoff!! There's some et there, but launches like that get folks running from the lanes to watch........ __________________ 1993 Cobra, NA 306, Holley Intake 10.95 @ 122.38 1.48 60 ft 04 Lightning (stock) 13.3 @101.8 1.91 60 ft

11-07-2009, 10:57 PM	#12
PONY1 Registered User Trader Feedback: (11) Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Metairie, LA. Posts: 935	nice pictures Rex __________________ -PONY1 In the 8's

11-08-2009, 10:43 AM	#13
Dave Z Registered User Trader Feedback: (1) Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: SE michigan Posts: 239	Why dont you try some 12'' springs in the front?

11-08-2009, 10:52 AM	#14
REX347 Registered User Trader Feedback: (1) Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Brazoria Texas Posts: 1,356	What will a 12 inch spring do for me? __________________ 1983 Mustang GT N/A 347 607hp@8000rpms 457ftlbs@6000 9.83@136 1.37 60ft

11-08-2009, 01:16 PM	#15
306 Registered User Trader Feedback: (14) Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Seneca, Pennsylavia Posts: 1,786	fill us in Dave! __________________ 1989 LX Hatchback. 1984 Pro-street Ranger.

11-08-2009, 07:28 PM	#16
Nutzz Registered User Trader Feedback: (35) Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Va Posts: 4,730	Hey Rex thanks for dropping by..now put a link to that video over there lol you teased some of the peeps there lol __________________ TOO_NUTS Racing N/A 331= 10.93@123.23 (SOLD)! Coast High Performance, 408 Clevor coming soon! www.toonutsracing.com ,All Cars and Bikes welcome!

11-08-2009, 08:53 PM	#17
silver408coupe Registered User Trader Feedback: (3) Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: League City, TX Posts: 533	I'm sure our cars are very different but I use to 60ft. 1.40 as well. I never got a front tire off the ground! This was on drag radials though. I did use a 12-150lb. spring in front as Dave hinted to. Maybe Dave knows something. __________________ Old set up---10.44@ 127mph. 1.41 60ft. NA 408W/ Dart Sr. iron heads and a Stage 3 cam. PA Super Comp C-4. 275/60/15 M/T Drag Radials. New set up---NA 408W w/Canfield 192's, Camshaft Innovations custom SR and a TKO 600. I'm throwing the Maximum Motorsports catalog at it and driving the thing!

11-08-2009, 10:19 PM	#18
Luke87GT Registered User Trader Feedback: (18) Join Date: Nov 1999 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 7,570	Scary! __________________ 1996 SVT Cobra - Laser Red & Wingless - Daily Driver

11-09-2009, 08:45 AM	#19
Dave Z Registered User Trader Feedback: (1) Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: SE michigan Posts: 239	Rex insted of a long winded response here's a link to a similar topic http://www.hardcore50.com/vbulletin/...ad.php?t=51016

11-09-2009, 06:35 PM	#20
REX347 Registered User Trader Feedback: (1) Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Brazoria Texas Posts: 1,356	Dave, What spring rates do you recomend. I am running 14/120's up front right now. __________________ 1983 Mustang GT N/A 347 607hp@8000rpms 457ftlbs@6000 9.83@136 1.37 60ft

11-10-2009, 08:50 AM	#21
Dave Z Registered User Trader Feedback: (1) Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: SE michigan Posts: 239	Not really knowing anything about your car just watching the video I'd say a 12/130-150 would help!

11-12-2009, 09:26 PM	#23
REX347 Registered User Trader Feedback: (1) Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Brazoria Texas Posts: 1,356	Yes I did. It makes sense. __________________ 1983 Mustang GT N/A 347 607hp@8000rpms 457ftlbs@6000 9.83@136 1.37 60ft

11-14-2009, 05:39 PM	#24
Dave Z Registered User Trader Feedback: (1) Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: SE michigan Posts: 239	here's a 12/130 convert 26'' tire and a stick it 60's prety good too!

11-14-2009, 10:33 PM	#25
REX347 Registered User Trader Feedback: (1) Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Brazoria Texas Posts: 1,356	I will look into it more after this weekend. I should be making an early exit tommorrow in Hot Street. I did manage to qualify 4th......Until they ran the 2nd round of qualifying and the other 2 cars got clean runs and ended up 6th. __________________ 1983 Mustang GT N/A 347 607hp@8000rpms 457ftlbs@6000 9.83@136 1.37 60ft

11-20-2009, 06:48 PM	#28
REX347 Registered User Trader Feedback: (1) Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Brazoria Texas Posts: 1,356	Dave can you shoot me a PM with a price on a set of 12-130 shipped to 77422. __________________ 1983 Mustang GT N/A 347 607hp@8000rpms 457ftlbs@6000 9.83@136 1.37 60ft

02-28-2010, 12:25 PM	#29
REX347 Registered User Trader Feedback: (1) Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Brazoria Texas Posts: 1,356	Dave Will probably be calling you soon for those springs and a new set of rear shocks. Car is definately having issues settling down. Also having issues at the topend now, but I think it has to do with a cold track. I ended up crossing the centerline last night. __________________ 1983 Mustang GT N/A 347 607hp@8000rpms 457ftlbs@6000 9.83@136 1.37 60ft

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