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Launch video #1059839
08/23/11 06:40 AM
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just want to show you a couple of vids,
here s a typical me against a chevy

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vshMW8I-bGk&feature=related


and here s a slow motion launch, long video so you can start at the middle
If someone knows what to do about the front wheel wobble, let s hear it

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RlZMelhbIrk

and I know I was late but it was a qualifying run...


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Re: Launch video [Re: mafo] #1059840
08/23/11 07:44 AM
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NICE!!!!!!!!! GREAY LOOKING CAR


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Re: Launch video [Re: slippery440] #1059841
08/23/11 08:40 AM
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Sweet.....

One word about the wooble: AlterKation.

Re: Launch video [Re: jim sciortino] #1059842
08/23/11 09:45 AM
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Man it sounds really good!

Re: Launch video [Re: jim sciortino] #1059843
08/23/11 10:04 AM
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our rules are pretty clear about that, stock front suspension only, steering can be after market


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Re: Launch video [Re: mafo] #1059844
08/23/11 10:22 AM
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Quote:

our rules are pretty clear about that, stock front suspension only, steering can be after market


So much for that idea.

Re: Launch video [Re: jim sciortino] #1059845
08/23/11 11:48 AM
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my road runner wobbled just like that,never did figer it out.finnally i just quit worrin about it.

Re: Launch video [Re: bonefish] #1059846
08/23/11 05:47 PM
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Maybe put some limiters on. Like a cable to control the suspension a bit more. The geometry settles back to normal at set height and rebound. It used to be common practice back in the late 80's on bracket cars as I remember. It would be easy enough to test.

Re: Launch video [Re: Mopar-Al] #1059847
08/23/11 06:32 PM
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Love hearing that small block sing

Re: Launch video [Re: Mopar-Al] #1059848
08/23/11 06:35 PM
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I m gonna test limiters but I really want to keep max front end travel for our airfield tracks, I know there has to be a way around this, just look at the SS cars


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Re: Launch video [Re: mafo] #1059849
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Quote:

I m gonna test limiters but I really want to keep max front end travel for our airfield tracks, I know there has to be a way around this, just look at the SS cars


Exactly.....

Maybe give a shout to one of the SS chassis builders. Might be some creative bending involved.

Re: Launch video [Re: jim sciortino] #1059850
08/23/11 08:18 PM
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very nice, that car just hauls


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Re: Launch video [Re: mafo] #1059851
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Quote:

I m gonna test limiters but I really want to keep max front end travel for our airfield tracks, I know there has to be a way around this, just look at the SS cars




You better do a toe curve on it... I can see that as
the body starts going up the toe goes toe OUT big time...
which is bad and the toe out is causing flex in the
steering arms, idler and what not... gotta keep the
toe in at 0 or slightly toe in

Re: Launch video [Re: MR_P_BODY] #1059852
08/23/11 08:50 PM
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Quote:

Quote:

I m gonna test limiters but I really want to keep max front end travel for our airfield tracks, I know there has to be a way around this, just look at the SS cars




You better do a toe curve on it... I can see that as
the body starts going up the toe goes toe OUT big time...
which is bad and the toe out is causing flex in the
steering arms, idler and what not... gotta keep the
toe in at 0 or slightly toe in



100%
The toe goes way out. Need to check the bump steer and get it to or as close to 0 change as possible though out the travel. Sweet Ride!

Re: Launch video [Re: Todd] #1059853
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That motor at full song is SWEET ! Looks great Ken.
I can't help with the wobble , but I could watch that car lap all day.

Re: Launch video [Re: Todd] #1059854
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As has been mentioned, I would check the bump steer.
Did you still want an Australian Valiant Grill Ken, I am having abit of a clear out. Shoot me an email if you still do.

Thanks


Alan Jones
Re: Launch video [Re: LA360] #1059855
08/24/11 03:04 AM
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seems like its time to dig up that old Direct Connection chassis manual and try to get it sorted out,
Alan, I still want one, pretty rare here...
Tubtar, get a plane ticket


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Re: Launch video [Re: mafo] #1059856
08/24/11 12:54 PM
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It sounds great, like a high pitch whistle, maybe the resonance from the trees.
Reminds me of the MX gp i went to in Belgium.
Mick


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Re: Launch video [Re: deaks] #1059857
08/24/11 02:21 PM
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I have lots of videos of current Super Stock world record holding cars that do exactly the same thing. My factory front suspension Demon did it also. Does not make it right but I think it is in the factory front end design.


Thanx 451 Guy

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