Wheelie bar newbie - Page 3

Todd Geisler · 10-23-2007, 08:19 PM

Thank you to everyone who has posted comments on the way the car is launching on the wheelie bars. I think you all have pointed out some key areas that need some sort of attention in one way or another.

I will make every attempt to dial this thing in better through the remaining time this fall and next spring. The compression side of the current Qa1 double stocker star shocks is maxed out, so I can't tune out more of the bounce without replacing the shocks. That parts upgrade is at the top of my list for winter upgrades.

I will try and work with the front shock rebound as well as the travel limiters and wheelie bar height to try and reduce or eliminate the tendancy for the bars to push the front end back down.

The S&W wheelie bars have a fixed spring setup that isn't adjustable like some bars are. The only way I can see to soften the spring is to find a suitable replacement that's softer, maybe some sort of valve spring or similar.

Again, thanks for taking time to review the video's and also for the comments made. This surely has helped me to narrow the areas in which to put my attention with tuning.

Todd Geisler

Bill Grubbs · 10-23-2007, 10:25 PM

Before buying new try giving Hal Lees a call @ 336.859.0385 (Denton NC). He should be able to re-valve your current shocks an a very reasonable price.

Bill

Mike Pearson · 10-24-2007, 09:49 AM

Todd,

I had the QA1 shocks on my car and they would not control the bouncing either. I purchased a set of shocks from Santhuff Engineering in Texas. They were Quite expensive but they are a hand built unit.They completly eliminated the front end bounce and the tires rubbing the inner wheel wells. They are a large diameter shock and will require some modification to the lower a arms. These shocks will cure your prolems. I picked up 3 tenths by fixing the bouncing and the rubbing of the front tires on the wheel wells

Mike

10-23-2007, 08:19 PM	#21
Todd Geisler Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Posts: 328 Likes: 64 Liked 345 Times in 149 Posts	Re: Wheelie bar newbie Thank you to everyone who has posted comments on the way the car is launching on the wheelie bars. I think you all have pointed out some key areas that need some sort of attention in one way or another. I will make every attempt to dial this thing in better through the remaining time this fall and next spring. The compression side of the current Qa1 double stocker star shocks is maxed out, so I can't tune out more of the bounce without replacing the shocks. That parts upgrade is at the top of my list for winter upgrades. I will try and work with the front shock rebound as well as the travel limiters and wheelie bar height to try and reduce or eliminate the tendancy for the bars to push the front end back down. The S&W wheelie bars have a fixed spring setup that isn't adjustable like some bars are. The only way I can see to soften the spring is to find a suitable replacement that's softer, maybe some sort of valve spring or similar. Again, thanks for taking time to review the video's and also for the comments made. This surely has helped me to narrow the areas in which to put my attention with tuning. Todd Geisler

10-23-2007, 10:25 PM	#22
Bill Grubbs Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Magnolia, Texas Posts: 404 Likes: 1 Liked 461 Times in 61 Posts	Re: Wheelie bar newbie Before buying new try giving Hal Lees a call @ 336.859.0385 (Denton NC). He should be able to re-valve your current shocks an a very reasonable price. Bill

10-24-2007, 09:49 AM	#23
Mike Pearson VIP Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 2,332 Likes: 548 Liked 1,658 Times in 508 Posts	Re: Wheelie bar newbie Todd, I had the QA1 shocks on my car and they would not control the bouncing either. I purchased a set of shocks from Santhuff Engineering in Texas. They were Quite expensive but they are a hand built unit.They completly eliminated the front end bounce and the tires rubbing the inner wheel wells. They are a large diameter shock and will require some modification to the lower a arms. These shocks will cure your prolems. I picked up 3 tenths by fixing the bouncing and the rubbing of the front tires on the wheel wells Mike __________________ Mike Pearson 2485 SS