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Topic: Traction Bars???
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Tommy
Journeyman Posts: 59
From: loretto,tn 38469
Registered: May 2003
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posted 01-24-2004 10:01 AM
   
I have been looking in Summit,Jegs and different Mustang suppliers for some traction bars.I found in one magazine the under rider traction bars.Has anyone else used these?And if so how would you rate them?Does anyone recommend a differnt type of bars?THANKS TOMMY------------------
65 coupe,351W,C4 TRANS,9in w/325 pos
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Moneymaker
Administrator Posts: 25052
From: Lyons, IL, USA
Registered: May 99
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posted 01-24-2004 10:26 AM
Cal-Tracks!  ------------------
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NewRider
Journeyman Posts: 52
From: Terre Haute, IN
Registered: Jan 2004
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posted 01-24-2004 12:21 PM
Moneymaker,
Is there an ET or HP range where you will see enough difference for the Cal-Tracs to be worth the cost? Or are they better for all applications versus standard traction bars? Sorry if this seems like a silly question and if I havent made myself clear.
Trying to cut some pricing corners, but dont want to cut the wrong corners.  Sincerely,
NewRider
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Moneymaker
Administrator Posts: 25052
From: Lyons, IL, USA
Registered: May 99
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posted 01-24-2004 01:45 PM
If you just want something to stop wheel hop, then almost anything that clams to the leaf springs will do.
If you want the most sophisticated bolt on traction device that will decreat ET's and increase traction, then Cal-Tracs are the way to go.
We are their midwest distributor. ------------------
Alex Denysenko
Co-Administrator and Moderator NHRA/IHRA/SRA member and licensed Superstock driver
MCA member# 53321
NHRA and IHRA SS/LA & SS/MA National Record Holder '00,'01,'02,'03,& '04
First SS/MA in the TENS!
IHRA division 5 Superstock Champion
Fleet of FoMoCo products including 88 ASC McLaren Mustang #28 The Barry of BarrysGrrl Quote #1: "I never met a magazine mechanic I liked."
Quote #2: "Make sure brain is in gear before engaging mouth!"
Quote #3: "If you can't run with the big dogs, stay on the porch!"
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bill haab
Gearhead Posts: 415
From: south bend in.
Registered: Oct 2002
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posted 01-25-2004 12:19 PM
CAL TRAC THE ONLY WAY TO GO. DO IT ONCE DO IT RIGHT.
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trashline
Gearhead Posts: 1217
From: Levittown, Pa
Registered: Dec 2003
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posted 01-25-2004 10:03 PM
so alex can we order them through you ? and if not were can we and what is the price for the cal - tracs? brian
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Moneymaker
Administrator Posts: 25052
From: Lyons, IL, USA
Registered: May 99
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posted 01-25-2004 10:12 PM
quote:
Originally posted by trashline:
so alex can we order them through you ? and if not were can we and what is the price for the cal - tracs? brian
Yes. $317 + shipping.  ------------------
Alex Denysenko
Co-Administrator and Moderator NHRA/IHRA/SRA member and licensed Superstock driver
MCA member# 53321
NHRA and IHRA SS/LA & SS/MA National Record Holder '00,'01,'02,'03,& '04
First SS/MA in the TENS!
IHRA division 5 Superstock Champion
Fleet of FoMoCo products including 88 ASC McLaren Mustang #28 The Barry of BarrysGrrl Quote #1: "I never met a magazine mechanic I liked."
Quote #2: "Make sure brain is in gear before engaging mouth!"
Quote #3: "If you can't run with the big dogs, stay on the porch!"
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GregS
Journeyman Posts: 80
From: Austin, TX.
Registered: Feb 2003
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posted 01-25-2004 11:26 PM
Unless you will use the car for drag, go with the Traction Master 66 Shelby traction bars. You can pick them up for about $90 - $100. If your car will be mainly on the street, no need to spend the big $$$$ for Caltracs. Caltracs are for heavy launches. This is just my opinion. Good luck.
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Moneymaker
Administrator Posts: 25052
From: Lyons, IL, USA
Registered: May 99
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posted 01-25-2004 11:28 PM
Isn't that what I said above?  ------------------
Alex Denysenko
Co-Administrator and Moderator NHRA/IHRA/SRA member and licensed Superstock driver
MCA member# 53321
NHRA and IHRA SS/LA & SS/MA National Record Holder '00,'01,'02,'03,& '04
First SS/MA in the TENS!
IHRA division 5 Superstock Champion
Fleet of FoMoCo products including 88 ASC McLaren Mustang #28 The Barry of BarrysGrrl Quote #1: "I never met a magazine mechanic I liked."
Quote #2: "Make sure brain is in gear before engaging mouth!"
Quote #3: "If you can't run with the big dogs, stay on the porch!"
www.moneymakerracing.com
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NewRider
Journeyman Posts: 52
From: Terre Haute, IN
Registered: Jan 2004
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posted 01-25-2004 11:34 PM
quote:
Originally posted by Moneymaker:
Yes. $317 + shipping.
Does that include your tech advice on getting them properly setup? 
Sincerely,
NewRider
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trashline
Gearhead Posts: 1217
From: Levittown, Pa
Registered: Dec 2003
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posted 01-25-2004 11:34 PM
wow , thats alot for traction bars when you could almost make your own. ive been looking at some to. they help in daily driving too right
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Moneymaker
Administrator Posts: 25052
From: Lyons, IL, USA
Registered: May 99
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posted 01-26-2004 01:33 AM
quote:
Originally posted by NewRider:
Does that include your tech advice on getting them properly setup? Sincerely,
NewRider
Yes. ------------------
Alex Denysenko
Co-Administrator and Moderator NHRA/IHRA/SRA member and licensed Superstock driver
MCA member# 53321
NHRA and IHRA SS/LA & SS/MA National Record Holder '00,'01,'02,'03,& '04
First SS/MA in the TENS!
IHRA division 5 Superstock Champion
Fleet of FoMoCo products including 88 ASC McLaren Mustang #28 The Barry of BarrysGrrl Quote #1: "I never met a magazine mechanic I liked."
Quote #2: "Make sure brain is in gear before engaging mouth!"
Quote #3: "If you can't run with the big dogs, stay on the porch!"
www.moneymakerracing.com
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Tommy
Journeyman Posts: 59
From: loretto,tn 38469
Registered: May 2003
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posted 01-28-2004 09:57 AM
So,your not recommending them on a street car?I don't mind paying extra for a better product.How would the ride quality be affected for a street car?Also,I saw in another post they had to be set up.Are they adjustable?THANKS------------------
65 coupe,351W,C4 TRANS,9in w/325 pos
(The Heartbeat Stops Here)
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Moneymaker
Administrator Posts: 25052
From: Lyons, IL, USA
Registered: May 99
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posted 01-28-2004 12:10 PM
If you just want something to stop wheel hop, then almost anything that clamps to the leaf springs will do.
If you want the most sophisticated bolt on traction device that will decreat ET's and increase traction, then Cal-Tracs are the way to go.
We are their midwest distributor. Yes, they are adjustable. ------------------
Alex Denysenko
Co-Administrator and Moderator NHRA/IHRA/SRA member and licensed Superstock driver
MCA member# 53321
NHRA and IHRA SS/LA & SS/MA National Record Holder '00,'01,'02,'03,& '04
First SS/MA in the TENS!
IHRA division 5 Superstock Champion
Fleet of FoMoCo products including 88 ASC McLaren Mustang #28 The Barry of BarrysGrrl Quote #1: "I never met a magazine mechanic I liked."
Quote #2: "Make sure brain is in gear before engaging mouth!"
Quote #3: "If you can't run with the big dogs, stay on the porch!"
www.moneymakerracing.com
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