Launch video

Posted By: mafo

Launch video - 08/23/11 10:40 AM

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...

Posted By: slippery440

Re: Launch video - 08/23/11 11:44 AM

NICE!!!!!!!!! GREAY LOOKING CAR

Posted By: jim sciortino

Re: Launch video - 08/23/11 12:40 PM

Sweet.....

One word about the wooble: AlterKation.

Posted By: POS Dakota

Re: Launch video - 08/23/11 01:45 PM

Man it sounds really good!

Posted By: mafo

Re: Launch video - 08/23/11 02:04 PM

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

Posted By: jim sciortino

Re: Launch video - 08/23/11 02:22 PM

Quote:

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

So much for that idea.

Posted By: bonefish

Re: Launch video - 08/23/11 03:48 PM

my road runner wobbled just like that,never did figer it out.finnally i just quit worrin about it.

Posted By: Mopar-Al

Re: Launch video - 08/23/11 09:47 PM

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.

Posted By: theraif

Re: Launch video - 08/23/11 10:32 PM

Love hearing that small block sing

Posted By: mafo

Re: Launch video - 08/23/11 10:35 PM

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

Posted By: jim sciortino

Re: Launch video - 08/23/11 11:49 PM

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.

Posted By: Stroker Scamp

Re: Launch video - 08/24/11 12:18 AM

very nice, that car just hauls

Posted By: MR_P_BODY

Re: Launch video - 08/24/11 12:35 AM

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

Posted By: Todd

Re: Launch video - 08/24/11 12:50 AM

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!

Posted By: tubtar

Re: Launch video - 08/24/11 02:47 AM

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.

Posted By: LA360

Re: Launch video - 08/24/11 02:50 AM

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

Posted By: mafo

Re: Launch video - 08/24/11 07:04 AM

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

Posted By: deaks

Re: Launch video - 08/24/11 04:54 PM

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

Posted By: 451Guy

Re: Launch video - 08/24/11 06:21 PM

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.