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Topic: Traction question
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CJR
Journeyman Posts: 47
From: Mt. Olive NC
Registered: May 2002
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posted 05-16-2003 11:14 PM
   
Still learning.... Latest problem, I get good bite off the line, no spin until about 30' in and I think its spinning when I shift. I'm runnung MT 28X11.5 slicks with cal-tracs system. Any Ideas?
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steve'66
Gearhead Posts: 8826
From: Sonoma,CA,USA
Registered: Mar 2000
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posted 05-20-2003 01:10 AM
You've gotta give us more to work on here. Doesn't spin 'til 30' out? How quick is this car? I'm guessing it's not tire shake. Tell us more...SteveW
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kopps67
Journeyman Posts: 31
From: maple valley,wa,98038
Registered: Apr 2003
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posted 05-20-2003 11:38 AM
Had same problem when I installed cal-tracs. I fixed the problem by backing off the preload to 1/4 turn and installing rancho shocks set to 5. No more problems
1.54 sixty foots
Mark
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67Coupster
Gearhead Posts: 181
From: Fortson, GA, USA
Registered: Oct 2001
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posted 05-20-2003 12:33 PM
You might want to check your pinion angle also. Mike told me what your 60' times are. Sounds like maybe the caltracs aren't forcing the rearend down once the cam comes in.------------------
James
67 Coupe
393W, 4 Speed, [This message has been edited by 67Coupster (edited 05-20-2003).]
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65_302
Gearhead Posts: 261
From: Bixby, OK
Registered: Jul 2001
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posted 05-20-2003 01:14 PM
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Originally posted by kopps67:
Had same problem when I installed cal-tracs. I fixed the problem by backing off the preload to 1/4 turn and installing rancho shocks set to 5. No more problems
1.54 sixty foots
Mark
This interests me. We need to improve our 60 (now 1.78) and have tried changing the shocks from 1 (driver side) 2 (passenger side) to 5s on both sides and slowed the 60 by .005. We have slide-a-lincs, but I am told they work very similar to Cal Tracs. Any suggestions for me as to how to set the traction bars/shocks to maximize their effect? [This message has been edited by 65_302 (edited 05-20-2003).]
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CJR
Journeyman Posts: 47
From: Mt. Olive NC
Registered: May 2002
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posted 05-21-2003 07:51 AM
More to work with, its a 90 mazda p/u, 302, c4, 9' 4:11 rear. Our best run so far is 8.22 with 1.90 60 ft. The truck hooks good off the line but we think its spinning not far into the run. There is a good possibility that the track just won't hold it as its not a very popular strip and not many cars run there. Thanks for the suggestions, I'll try adjusting the preload tonight ( if it don't rain). James, looks like mike will be here this weekend to play with it a little. Then he can give you some first hand info to work with
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