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[Frank Castros]

"I think suspension is the cheapest and easiest part to work on first. If it don't roll easy your leaving something, ET, on the table. Thanks Captain Obvious.

You'll need a few tools and some help. Tools: Tape measure, good level, 5' to 6' straight edge (I use a 3/8 X 3'' X 60'' aluminum), pencil and paper. And you will probably make some tools as needed.

So lets check the rear end first it has the biggest tires. You want Zero toe, no camber, and straight in the car. Also check for drag on the brakes."

Larry just offered one the key elements that I have always endorsed. The other is distribution of weight within the rules, buy scales, they're reasonably priced and available from Summit and Jegs.

Lastly, rent a track and just make 60' hits until you're satisfied with the result.

[Glenn Briglio]

I believe this is common knowledge but I'll share anyway. Easy way to pickup hp and et. Remove 1 quart of oil. But pay attention to oil pressure going down the track if you've never done this before. An oil accusump would also be a good idea.

[R4404]

Brakes dragging has been one of My biggest finds.

[Al Wilson]

Originally Posted by R4404

Brakes dragging has been one of My biggest finds.

I’ve been looking at this. Recently installed these:
https://www.nucapperformance.com/drt.php

[Mike Jones]

Originally Posted by Al Wilson

I’ve been looking at this. Recently installed these:
https://www.nucapperformance.com/drt.php

Those look like OEM clips from one of the Asian cars from years ago.

[Larry Hill]

On the front end, work to have zero to very little toe change through the range of travel. For us that took awhile. Good luck!

Get the car the best it can be first, then when a change is made it will respond positive or negative. The days of a 20 Hp improvement with a cam and spring change are gone for most of us. I fight all the time to make the second number right of the decimal point smaller on the et slip.

Hope this helps.

[jmcarter]

Budget permitting, ceramic bearings. Ever notice someone pushing a car almost effortlessly in the staging lanes? Yep, you guessed it.

[junior barns]

Originally Posted by Al Wilson

I’ve been looking at this. Recently installed these:
https://www.nucapperformance.com/drt.php

Will these work or fit on after market brake systems like aerospace components??

[Al Wilson]

Originally Posted by junior barns

Will these work or fit on after market brake systems like aerospace components??

I don't know, might call them and see what they say.

And they were only $10, so you could buy them and try.

[vette5148]

I have a computerized 4 wheel alignment rack and I do a fair amount of drag cars being that I also race. I can't believe how many people never check the alignment on their car. You might be surprised how far off most cars are. Nobody ever seems to think about bumpsteer or how the camber changes. I also scale cars and watch the alignment change as you move weight around. I learned a lot from helping a dirt track guy and some of it applies to going straight also. Most people never even think about how straight or bent the rear axle is. My own car I used to own picked up a tenth just by getting everything right but I can't promise that on every car!!