Aftermarket strut rods - Page 2

Chad Rhodes · 01-27-2013, 11:49 AM

i can't see why anyone would be against this.

Sean Marconette · 01-27-2013, 01:27 PM

Chad, I agree! As being the chased car 99% of the time. I look at this as just as much safety for me, and my car. As the cars that have this type of suspension. Everyone has a large investment to race in this class, so it is a safety improvement.

Sean

CycloneFE · 01-27-2013, 03:50 PM

My car uses strut rods, in fact the same as the Mustang. While I have never raced it in Stock class I would like to tell you what happens when on the street.

About 8 years ago while driving my car on the Interstate with my wife, I unintentionally hit a pretty serious bump and broke my right strut rod. I had no idea at the time just what it was but at 65 the steering wheel was acting real funny. The REAL problem was when I tried to brake. Let me tell you, I do not wish to do that ever again. The wheel went to jumping and hitting all of the inner fender and the steering wheel was all that I could handle. I finally managed to get to the shoulder and had it towed home. I attributed it to age and got a new one. But if there is an even better option, within the rules, I will gladly look at it.

Randall Klein · 01-27-2013, 03:51 PM

Andrew, expecting those who drive fast cars to "have experience", I know of two new Mustang's that have inexperienced pilots.....just jumped in with $ and let er rip....

Alex Denysenko · 01-27-2013, 11:33 PM

why is it everytime I read about this deal Larry Morgan comes to mind

Jeff Lee · 01-28-2013, 01:32 AM

I just voted. Allowing aftermarket has a slight lead @ 82%.

Cars that use strut rods:
All AMC
All Ford
All Mercury
All Plymouth
All Dodge
All Chrysler

To be fair, that would probably be all those built before 1974. Probably a very small percentage of the stockers use a strut-rod suspension system. I mean, how many AMC, Ford, Mercury, Plymouth, Dodge & Chryslers race in Stock? Can't be but a small portion of Stock. Right?

And as NHRA can see, only a very few amount of racers need to be unsafe to make the other racers happy.

Tom keedle · 01-28-2013, 06:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jeff Lee

I just voted. Allowing aftermarket has a slight lead @ 82%.

Cars that use strut rods:
All AMC
All Ford
All Mercury
All Plymouth
All Dodge
All Chrysler

To be fair, that would probably be all those built before 1974. Probably a very small percentage of the stockers use a strut-rod suspension system. I mean, how many AMC, Ford, Mercury, Plymouth, Dodge & Chryslers race in Stock? Can't be but a small portion of Stock. Right?

And as NHRA can see, only a very few amount of racers need to be unsafe to make the other racers happy.

you forgot 1st gen novas...

Ken Kopecky · 01-28-2013, 09:40 AM

Let's not forget Bob Bender's big Chevy wagon.

Ken Kopecky

Tom Goldman · 01-28-2013, 09:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ken Kopecky

Let's not forget Bob Bender's big Chevy wagon.

Ken Kopecky

And at 4600 # it beats the death out of the front suspension.
The strut bushings were completely disintigrated when I rebuilt the front suspension last year. as were the lower control arm bushings as well.

69Cobra · 01-31-2013, 01:45 AM

I think these numbers pretty much speak for themselves.

View Poll Results: Strut Rods
NHRA should make aftermarket strut rods legal	120	86.33%
NHRA should keep the rule the way it is	19	13.67%
Voters: 139. You may not vote on this poll

01-27-2013, 11:49 AM	#11
Chad Rhodes VIP Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Where the Green Grass Grows, AL Posts: 2,375 Likes: 0 Liked 3 Times in 3 Posts	Re: Aftermarket strut rods i can't see why anyone would be against this. __________________ Chad Rhodes 2113 I/SA

01-27-2013, 01:27 PM	#12
Sean Marconette Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 977 Likes: 792 Liked 275 Times in 76 Posts	Re: Aftermarket strut rods Chad, I agree! As being the chased car 99% of the time. I look at this as just as much safety for me, and my car. As the cars that have this type of suspension. Everyone has a large investment to race in this class, so it is a safety improvement. Sean __________________ Sean Marconette 84 Mustang 5060 SS/N

01-27-2013, 03:50 PM	#13
CycloneFE Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Decatur Illinois Posts: 634 Likes: 0 Liked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Re: Aftermarket strut rods My car uses strut rods, in fact the same as the Mustang. While I have never raced it in Stock class I would like to tell you what happens when on the street. About 8 years ago while driving my car on the Interstate with my wife, I unintentionally hit a pretty serious bump and broke my right strut rod. I had no idea at the time just what it was but at 65 the steering wheel was acting real funny. The REAL problem was when I tried to brake. Let me tell you, I do not wish to do that ever again. The wheel went to jumping and hitting all of the inner fender and the steering wheel was all that I could handle. I finally managed to get to the shoulder and had it towed home. I attributed it to age and got a new one. But if there is an even better option, within the rules, I will gladly look at it. __________________ Steve Jackson

01-27-2013, 03:51 PM	#14
Randall Klein Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Lincoln, Nebraska Posts: 785 Likes: 45 Liked 316 Times in 67 Posts	Re: Aftermarket strut rods Andrew, expecting those who drive fast cars to "have experience", I know of two new Mustang's that have inexperienced pilots.....just jumped in with $ and let er rip....

01-27-2013, 11:33 PM	#15
Alex Denysenko Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Michigan City IN Posts: 633 Likes: 0 Liked 4 Times in 3 Posts	Re: Aftermarket strut rods why is it everytime I read about this deal Larry Morgan comes to mind __________________ Alex Denysenko NHRA 3038 SS, 3305 STK - IHRA 6 SS, 330A STK Moneymaker Racing LaPorte Indiana 219-861-1214 www.moneymakerracing.net

01-28-2013, 01:32 AM	#16
Jeff Lee VIP Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Anthem, Arizona Posts: 2,766 Likes: 0 Liked 3 Times in 3 Posts	Re: Aftermarket strut rods I just voted. Allowing aftermarket has a slight lead @ 82%. Cars that use strut rods: All AMC All Ford All Mercury All Plymouth All Dodge All Chrysler To be fair, that would probably be all those built before 1974. Probably a very small percentage of the stockers use a strut-rod suspension system. I mean, how many AMC, Ford, Mercury, Plymouth, Dodge & Chryslers race in Stock? Can't be but a small portion of Stock. Right? And as NHRA can see, only a very few amount of racers need to be unsafe to make the other racers happy. __________________ Jeff Lee 7494 D/S '70 AMX

01-28-2013, 09:40 AM	#18
Ken Kopecky Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Edison, NJ Posts: 235 Likes: 374 Liked 273 Times in 56 Posts	Re: Aftermarket strut rods Let's not forget Bob Bender's big Chevy wagon. Ken Kopecky

01-31-2013, 01:45 AM	#20
69Cobra Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: California, Ky Posts: 669 Likes: 61 Liked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Re: Aftermarket strut rods I think these numbers pretty much speak for themselves. __________________ Kris Rachford 69 Cobra 428CJ 4 Speed C/S 3032