Truc Traks question?
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Truc Traks question?
SCCA is running two day regional event in Lexington
this weekend at UK Stadium. I just installed Truc Traks
for the strip in Bowling Green last weekend.
What are the implications of running the "twisties" with
them on the truck?
I was thinking of running DAY 1 with 'em and DAY 2
without 'em ... ???
Comments? Specially from RUSLOW or other ROAD RACERS.
Thanks In Advance ...
Cliff
this weekend at UK Stadium. I just installed Truc Traks
for the strip in Bowling Green last weekend.
What are the implications of running the "twisties" with
them on the truck?
I was thinking of running DAY 1 with 'em and DAY 2
without 'em ... ???
Comments? Specially from RUSLOW or other ROAD RACERS.
Thanks In Advance ...
Cliff
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My thinking was if the springs are weighted heavily (2g's+)
in some of the turns, the Tracs maybe won't let the springs
travel enough ( the front slapper would "bottom out" )
I will let y'all know what I find out by experimentation....
in some of the turns, the Tracs maybe won't let the springs
travel enough ( the front slapper would "bottom out" )
I will let y'all know what I find out by experimentation....
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Originally posted by unclemole
It'll be fun no matter what.
It'll be fun no matter what.
Ayup, I am Sooooooo looking forward to whooping up on
Crazyone agin ... <ROAR>
Cliff
PS .... Entry List for the Gran Prix ....
http://www.solo2.cendiv-scca.org/2002/entry7.pdf
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ha ha ha. We will see old man! I got all my mods this time! =)
You gonna go out tomarrow night and walk the track?
Brandon
You gonna go out tomarrow night and walk the track?
Brandon
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In the RAIN ??? That's the only reason I changed
my mind about dragging tomorrow ... Hurricane
should be here about noon .... <grin>
Oh, yeah, whippersnapper! I will beat you with one
hand tied behind my back ...
my mind about dragging tomorrow ... Hurricane
should be here about noon .... <grin>
Oh, yeah, whippersnapper! I will beat you with one
hand tied behind my back ...
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I would think they would help.......because by 'bottoming out'....they are stiffening up that side of the susp.......maybe making it corner harder.....instead of compressing completely......
After I installed the Lakewood bars, it cornered better.
After I installed the Lakewood bars, it cornered better.
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Originally posted by DL
Should have bought Metco Lower Trac Links.
Should have bought Metco Lower Trac Links.
been around since "I" was a kid ... (A very LONG time, as
Crasyone is wont to tell ya!)
Cliff
PS... This seems a bit more complicated that my simple 15 minute
install at the motel in Bowling Green
Originally posted by Coldie
Well I got the Metco bars installed on Saturday.
First the review:
They work GREAT. Wheelspin is greatly reduced and the truck feels solid. No impact on suspension travel or feeling. They work about as well as Truck-Traks worked on my stock spings.
The bars look amazing, all grade 8 hardware, massively over engineered. Definetely a pro piece
Now about the install:
sigh. It was an amazing pain. Hopefully it won't be for others (I'm talking to Metco on Monday)
First off: The passenger side support bracket didn't fit around my exhaust (long tubes with single muffler silver-bullet). I had to cut out a gusset to get it to fit.
Next: I wasn't sure how the spring eye bolt was supposed to go in, but with the support bracket installed, one end is inaccessible. I chose to cut the bolt a bit so that I could install it with the nut facing outward. (cutting big grade 8 bolts what fun)
Then: The rear u-bolts are designed to fit with the stock springs (4 leaf) and not the Hotchkis (2-leaf). Out comes the cutter again. Due to te design of the bracket, the bolts must be limited in length.
Then! The rear U-bolt nuts are almost impossible to tighten. With a 22mm thin-wall swivle, you MAY be able to tighten them. Otherwise it's the classic socket on sideways deal (and tightening to 80ft-lbs)
Finally: The instructions were lacking. They were very clear, but obviously written for someone who knows wat they are doing. I really like idiot proof instructions that I can check every couple of steps instead of master instructions that I have to know to insert steps...
I just want to say again how great Metco is and how amazingly well they work once I got them on. I'll update the thread once I've talked to them about them problems I hit.
Coldie
Well I got the Metco bars installed on Saturday.
First the review:
They work GREAT. Wheelspin is greatly reduced and the truck feels solid. No impact on suspension travel or feeling. They work about as well as Truck-Traks worked on my stock spings.
The bars look amazing, all grade 8 hardware, massively over engineered. Definetely a pro piece
Now about the install:
sigh. It was an amazing pain. Hopefully it won't be for others (I'm talking to Metco on Monday)
First off: The passenger side support bracket didn't fit around my exhaust (long tubes with single muffler silver-bullet). I had to cut out a gusset to get it to fit.
Next: I wasn't sure how the spring eye bolt was supposed to go in, but with the support bracket installed, one end is inaccessible. I chose to cut the bolt a bit so that I could install it with the nut facing outward. (cutting big grade 8 bolts what fun)
Then: The rear u-bolts are designed to fit with the stock springs (4 leaf) and not the Hotchkis (2-leaf). Out comes the cutter again. Due to te design of the bracket, the bolts must be limited in length.
Then! The rear U-bolt nuts are almost impossible to tighten. With a 22mm thin-wall swivle, you MAY be able to tighten them. Otherwise it's the classic socket on sideways deal (and tightening to 80ft-lbs)
Finally: The instructions were lacking. They were very clear, but obviously written for someone who knows wat they are doing. I really like idiot proof instructions that I can check every couple of steps instead of master instructions that I have to know to insert steps...
I just want to say again how great Metco is and how amazingly well they work once I got them on. I'll update the thread once I've talked to them about them problems I hit.
Coldie
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Hey SVT_KY,
I like the way the Metco's attach to the frame. Thought they would help you beter with cornereing then the Truck-Tracs.. If your happy with the Truck-Tracs, then that's cool..
I had a pinion snubber on for about a week, my truck bounced up and down with it installed. I could never get it adjusted right.
I like the way the Metco's attach to the frame. Thought they would help you beter with cornereing then the Truck-Tracs.. If your happy with the Truck-Tracs, then that's cool..
I had a pinion snubber on for about a week, my truck bounced up and down with it installed. I could never get it adjusted right.