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Old 12-16-2009, 01:50 PM   #21
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It has a electric water pump...I looked at the rear control arms the rubber in the bushings are rotted the arms are stock stamped steel...I am looking at after market...I was thinking of non adjustable lower and adjustable uppers...Any advice...Thanks to all for the help and Happy Holidays.....
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Old 01-20-2010, 11:43 PM   #22
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As long as you've got to replace the rotted stuff, you may as well go aftermarket and get the adjustables,,,also take the others' advice and check for cracks everywhere. Don't know if you said where your battery is, but get everything off the front end you can. As your budget allows you can eventually put a really nice suspension package together. I'd say go to a divisional or national event where there will be a good number of stockers attending and check out the 'A' body cars and look at their setups. Don't be afraid to ask those racers questions about their cars. There are plenty of wheelstanding Chevelles out there on only 9" tires, so with a little thought and work you should be able to hook it up. Also remember,, front tire diameter affects when you can leave and go red or not, also if you're footbraking or transbraking, but you'll pick this up in time.
By all means, get out there and have some fun,, get your butt kicked, and kick some yourself in return. Don't do something stupid to tick off the track officials, just follow the rules, and hope you pass tech the first time. They usually find something you'll have to fix until you make all the little corrections, but its usually minor, and sometimes they'll say "Get it fixed before the next time you come back".
Take care and have fun,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,Danny Durham
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Old 01-21-2010, 10:31 AM   #23
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get a practice tree!
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Old 01-24-2010, 11:58 PM   #24
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Going to World drag racing expo next sat in Schaumburg..Looking for some deals and going to some seminars..I'm going to try and race in the True Street Drag Racing series and set my car up for hot street...
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Old 01-31-2010, 07:23 PM   #25
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I am brand spanking new to this forum and was intrigued by your question. I think the best advice is to have fun. Second, since this is bracket racing we're talking about, you do not need the fastest car on the track. What you need is consistency above everything. Consistency in your burnout, consistency in your staging, consistency in your takeoff, and consistency in your shift points. I race at Wisconsin International Raceway near Kaukauna, Wisconsin, and one thing I can tell you is most bracket racers in Street Division are the nicest and most helpful guys and gals in the world. Welcome to the wonderful world of bracket racing. If you have the attitude that you're going to have fun, no matter what, then you're a winner. Good luck.
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Old 02-01-2010, 07:21 AM   #26
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Thank you everyone for there advice..I went to the drag racing expo in Schaumburg this weekend and meet some racers that gave me advice..I know my question was very general but got some good info...just started my car and cant wait for the track to open...
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Old 08-31-2011, 11:12 AM   #27
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Just a update...... I received some great advice from my general question. I jumped into a local racing series in August 2011 and they are all a great group of racers. I made it to the second round my first time out. Ran a 10.50 class and the 2nd round I broke out with a 10.21@ 131.5 MPH. Thanks to all for your input........

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Old 09-07-2011, 09:51 PM   #28
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Remenber to get a log book and enter all temp, altitude,humidity,wind, which lane. Even though you have to have fun at the races, it doesn't mean to be a first round cupcake for the track champion either. A good friend of mine is a professional gambler and he always says not to go in a casino with the attitude that you're going to lose some money and than leave, you must get information and study the dealers and want to win to make some money. Drag Racing is the same, have fun but once you put your helmet on cut their throats attitude will help.lol Claude
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Old 09-15-2011, 11:43 AM   #29
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That is so true. I went to the second round my first race and it felt great. The second race I participated in I was put on the trailer, I lost by .13 seconds. I had fun but was disappointed. I did get a log book and I'm going to take your advice and take notes on all conditions. I went back and looked at my slips and noticed whenever anyone races me in eliminations they brake out, but I brake out more.You are right I will study the competition more.Listening to other racers they have a couple racers that they expect to win,I don't want to be that cupcake. I still having fun, but fun is winning..Let the other guy be the cupcake...Thanks for the advice.
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Old 09-18-2011, 09:04 AM   #30
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Your rear view mirror or if you have them, side mirrors will be your best friend...Also remember your only need to cross the finish line by a very little,,,,,,Not 1 or more car lengths..
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