Nocooler's 00 Firebird

[OIF1VET]

I believe the control arms should run downhill toward the rear roughly 2* shouldn't they?

I think so.. That's how mine are set..

[DETROITMUSCLE]

I believe the control arms should run downhill toward the rear roughly 2* shouldn't they?

[Nocooler]

Rear suspension doesn't bind.

Lower control arms are running 2* uphill to the the rearend at ride height with the 28" tires on.

Started tearing it down to fix it and I had a bent wheel stud. So it took some time to remove and replace that.

Going to move the control arms down a hole and see what that gets me. If it spins then - I'll move them back to the stock hole, 1 up from where they are now.

[Nocooler]

Stiff wall helps

I've got some things to try. Now just have to wait for the track to be open again

[1BADAIR]

geez.. i could never go below 14 or my tires would be all waded up . dang heavy car

[Nocooler]

10-12 psi. I start at 12 psi normally and drop to 10 if it doesn't hook.

Rebound can go up 12 more clicks.

Ugh - car will be a dog if I can't leave over 5500rpm.

[1BADAIR]

probably less anti. how much tire pressure. you can control it a little with more pressure but that depends how it hooks. can you add more extension(rebound) or is it maxed?
ultimately i had to lower my launch rpm due to the mass. like 2000 rpm

[Nocooler]

The weight of duals...
is it the light flywheel?

Nope it's steel. But yes the mass could be the difference. I thought they were close and I'm to lazy to look it up.

Do you agree I need more compression on the shocks or should I move the lowers for more/less anti squat?

[1BADAIR]

The weight of duals...
is it the light flywheel?

[Nocooler]

lol

Whats funny that the monster(s) slipped or the RXT grabs?

[1BADAIR]

New clutch just hits the tires harder.

lol

[kammi10]

Thanks Jeff - It'll get there.

1st time out with a new combo is always rough - prep was marginal at best too.

Shock adjustments should get me there - but it might take some lower control arm relocation. Next time I'll be more motivated to make it hook.

never would have guessed mid michigan prep was just marginal.. lol


good luck jeremy. hopefully you can get it dialed in quickly!

[Nocooler]

[Nocooler]

Thanks Jeff - It'll get there.

1st time out with a new combo is always rough - prep was marginal at best too.

Shock adjustments should get me there - but it might take some lower control arm relocation. Next time I'll be more motivated to make it hook.

[DETROITMUSCLE]

I would feel confident saying Jeremy is pretty knowledgable on his suspension adjustments, I would take advice from him for sure I am still learning myself.