Suspension ideas for the strip? Squat prevention?

[turbo666]

Well here is my current suspension set-up:

Ground Control adjustable slip on coilovers all around
Koni adjustable struts in rear only set to full firm
Strictly boosted traction bars

I also have things like Psi-Fi solid MM's and a solid tranny mount.

People may ask why I never went with full coilovers. My reasoning is that since I'm not a big fan of taking turns hard that I didn't feel I needed all that adjustability that comes with full coilovers. And I can fit 26x8.5" slicks up front because I've trimmed my factory spring perch.

I'm mainly looking for things in squat prevention. I've considered shoving some of the spring spacers, used for people with saggy springs, in between the rear springs.

Thanks for the help guys!

[stowaway]

just get MUCH stiffer rear springs, 500+ lb/in. You will definitely want to increase the front rates as well or the ride and handling will be completely unbalance and crappy. You may as well put koni inserts in the front as well so you can adjust the damping to get the front end under control. You want softer rebound in the front and a stiff compression in the rear. This will force the front tires down and not let the rears compress.

[turbo666]

Alright. I'll try to get some time to search for some here in the next few days. I've been contemplating on getting some Koni's for the front for a while now, and I can see why it wouldn't be a bad idea.

[turbo666]

I was wondering if the Rage solid lower control arm bushings are worth it. Opinions?

[gump1114]

ive been thinking about this topic lately. it would seem that the stiffer you could get the rear suspension the better for drag racing. so with that idea in mind, how effective would it be for the rear to be solid? i know the ride quality would really suck, but would it work?

[stowaway]

work? i guess. But it would be insanley unsafe.

[gump1114]

Quote: Originally Posted by stowaway

work? i guess. But it would be insanley unsafe.

i hadn't planed on trying it. but care to explain what would be unsafe about it.

[uncommon©]

I went with coilovers, budget sways & LCA bushings ... made a hell of a difference, the car just plants itself & goes

[stowaway]

if you have absolutely no suspention travel, any absorbtion of bumps or changes in load are strictly transmitted to the tires. This means that if you are in even a minor turn and hit a bump, the back end will jump up and lose traction. You'll also have the back end jumping around under any kind of bumps even going straight. You need at least some compliance for any kind of street use.

[gump1114]

Quote: Originally Posted by stowaway

if you have absolutely no suspention travel, any absorbtion of bumps or changes in load are strictly transmitted to the tires. This means that if you are in even a minor turn and hit a bump, the back end will jump up and lose traction. You'll also have the back end jumping around under any kind of bumps even going straight. You need at least some compliance for any kind of street use.

well of course it would never been good for street use. i hadn't considered that it would bounce on every little bump but that does make sense. i wish i knew where i could find some really really stiff springs for the rear that would fit on a stock strut for race use only.

[stowaway]

get the ground control adapters and a set of springs. GC can get you set up for exactly what you need. Just give them a call.

[gump1114]

do you think they would know how high of a spring rate to go with? or do you have any suggestions for that?

[stowaway]

race only you can go with a 1000+ in/lb setup.