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b1adesofcha0s 03-16-2012 07:13 PM
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Originally Posted by sixpax (Post 1603995)
Gotcha on the VDC.

Easy enough to adjust the coilovers so I guess I can give that a shot.

Just want to try and get on the official 1/4 mile forum list, even if it is last place :tup:
You'll get on the list no matter what time you get, as long as you post the timeslip :icon17:

Dallaz 03-16-2012 11:42 PM
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Originally Posted by tranceformer (Post 1603979)
I disagree. IMO softer rear setting should work better, it helps with the weight transfer to the rear end.

But I see where you're going with the softer front setting [to allow the frontend to lift and transfer weight to the rear]. Have you had better results doing it this way?
I'm not giving the dampening suggestions by experience, but have been told by the shop that installed the Coilovers on our Camaro that when we take it to the strip we'll want to stiffen the rear and do the opposite on the front. Whether they are cranked all the way or not the car will still dip a little and the weight be transferred to the rear end. I believe this is for preventing wheel hop which I experienced on one of my hard launches at the drag strip. I might be wrong

tranceformer 03-17-2012 05:23 PM
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Originally Posted by Dallaz (Post 1604381)
I'm not giving the dampening suggestions by experience, but have been told by the shop that installed the Coilovers on our Camaro that when we take it to the strip we'll want to stiffen the rear and do the opposite on the front. Whether they are cranked all the way or not the car will still dip a little and the weight be transferred to the rear end. I believe this is for preventing wheel hop which I experienced on one of my hard launches at the drag strip. I might be wrong
Hmmm... sounds like a FWD honda setup IMO.

From what I've seen, the Nismo owners (350 & 370) have more trouble at the dragstrip because of the stiffer springs. Same with anyone with aftermarket coilovers that are setup for auto-x or road course.

Dallaz 03-18-2012 02:59 PM
I'll figure out exactly why he said to use those settings and then explain it again, Cause I'm not sure.

TongMan 03-19-2012 09:30 AM
Great tips guys. Keep 'em coming. I'm heading back out to the drag strip in April. Hopefully I can hit mid to low 13's.

vitinvictor1 01-20-2013 11:03 AM
Great tips!! But you guys can tell me some tips of a 7AT transmission? Im a noob too and I want to know wich rpm are the bests to start correctly the pass in a 7AT


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