Vid of RAMAIRSVT's 10 sec pass
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Originally posted by wydopnthrtl
I watched and watched the vid. Look how much the front raises whe he first launches. That instant center is wayyyyy fwd. The truck makes so much torque that it just raises the front, the rear tires bounce back, the truck suddenly falls, spinning the tires.
Either a instant center that is just ahead of the CG or a easier launch is needed for better ETs.
(sorry... I'm a product engineer with suspension experience.
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Rich
I watched and watched the vid. Look how much the front raises whe he first launches. That instant center is wayyyyy fwd. The truck makes so much torque that it just raises the front, the rear tires bounce back, the truck suddenly falls, spinning the tires.
Either a instant center that is just ahead of the CG or a easier launch is needed for better ETs.
(sorry... I'm a product engineer with suspension experience.
)Rich
I was running 15 inch bograts w/ 30 tall radial slick' the truck squatted down to the stops and gave the appearance of the rear end shifting fwd because the ft of the slick touched the ft of the wheel well
If anyone who watched the launch please chime in of what needs to be done to get out of the hole better let me know. Thanks Mike
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Originally posted by wydopnthrtl
I watched and watched the vid. Look how much the front raises whe he first launches. That instant center is wayyyyy fwd. The truck makes so much torque that it just raises the front, the rear tires bounce back, the truck suddenly falls, spinning the tires.
Either a instant center that is just ahead of the CG or a easier launch is needed for better ETs.
(sorry... I'm a product engineer with suspension experience. )
Rich
I watched and watched the vid. Look how much the front raises whe he first launches. That instant center is wayyyyy fwd. The truck makes so much torque that it just raises the front, the rear tires bounce back, the truck suddenly falls, spinning the tires.
Either a instant center that is just ahead of the CG or a easier launch is needed for better ETs.
(sorry... I'm a product engineer with suspension experience.
)Rich
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Originally posted by ICULOKN
Trust me, it was way worse in person....
EASILY 10.60-10.70 Truck with traction....
He wouldnt stop spinning till about 400-500 feet out...
MAJOR power in that truck...
Nice cams to....
Ill try to import some of the vids I have to...
Trust me, it was way worse in person....
EASILY 10.60-10.70 Truck with traction....
He wouldnt stop spinning till about 400-500 feet out...
MAJOR power in that truck...
Nice cams to....
Ill try to import some of the vids I have to...
Cool, send the vid!
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Originally posted by RAMAIRSVT
I have qa1's ft & back should I make the rear stiffer or softer? what should I do?
I was running 15 inch bograts w/ 30 tall radial slick' the truck squatted down to the stops and gave the appearance of the rear end shifting fwd because the ft of the slick touched the ft of the wheel well If anyone who watched the launch please chime in of what needs to be done to get out of the hole better let me know.
Thanks Mike
I have qa1's ft & back should I make the rear stiffer or softer? what should I do?
I was running 15 inch bograts w/ 30 tall radial slick' the truck squatted down to the stops and gave the appearance of the rear end shifting fwd because the ft of the slick touched the ft of the wheel well
If anyone who watched the launch please chime in of what needs to be done to get out of the hole better let me know. Thanks Mike
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I was at the track in Houston checking out shock setting using QA-1s The 1st vid is with a setting of 6 in the back and 1 in the front.....way to much bounce. 2nd is with a setting of 2 in the front and 8 in the back....still to much but getting better. 3rd is with a setting of 4 in the front and 8 in the back.....no bounce 1.54 60s and an easy 10.
http://www.svt-enthusiast.com/albums...29/Movie_3.wmv
http://www.svt-enthusiast.com/albums...29/Movie_4.wmv
http://www.svt-enthusiast.com/albums...29/Movie_2.wmv
http://www.svt-enthusiast.com/albums...29/Movie_3.wmv
http://www.svt-enthusiast.com/albums...29/Movie_4.wmv
http://www.svt-enthusiast.com/albums...29/Movie_2.wmv
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I ran 10.8x I think 1 or 2 that night against the race car, but was out there more for the shocks than an all out run. Once I dailed it in I ran an 10.80 pass with my plugs fouling.........learned alot that night......Hope this helps 
. As far as how fast the race car went, I am not sure, but he said that he did not expect me to give that much Hell.
. As far as how fast the race car went, I am not sure, but he said that he did not expect me to give that much Hell.
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Originally posted by RAMAIRSVT
That was helpful, thanks; nice vids too. What was your best ET that night? What did the race car run in the last vid?
That was helpful, thanks; nice vids too. What was your best ET that night? What did the race car run in the last vid?
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Originally posted by Fast Gator
Congrats RAMAIRSVT
By the looks of your launch, I'll bet you got a lot more in there. Mid 10's are around the corner
Congrats RAMAIRSVT
By the looks of your launch, I'll bet you got a lot more in there. Mid 10's are around the corner
The 10.97 run was only a 1.68 60'ft
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Hookin' Up
First off, congratz on breaking into the 10's. I watched your Vid, and your truck came up high in the front and then back down and bounced. I would switch to one of the long Rancho style t-bars that help lift and keep the front high for a longer period of time. Good luck, I'm sure you'll dial in your setup and go quicker.
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Originally posted by Johnny AC
First off, congratz on breaking into the 10's. I watched your Vid, and your truck came up high in the front and then back down and bounced. I would switch to one of the long Rancho style t-bars that help lift and keep the front high for a longer period of time. Good luck, I'm sure you'll dial in your setup and go quicker.
First off, congratz on breaking into the 10's. I watched your Vid, and your truck came up high in the front and then back down and bounced. I would switch to one of the long Rancho style t-bars that help lift and keep the front high for a longer period of time. Good luck, I'm sure you'll dial in your setup and go quicker.