Drag Set up

integ2000ls · Post by **integ2000ls** » Thu Jan 01, 2009 6:46 pm

So what are some of you guys in the higher hp range doing to help hook the power on the track, ie like wheel size, tire brand and size, suspension set up.

I was kinda thinking this way:

-13" wheels
-24.5x8 or a 26" slick from M&H
-but kinda wanting a few pointers on a solid rear sping and shock combo set up.

So lets hear it.......

mike93hatch · Post by **mike93hatch** » Thu Jan 01, 2009 7:54 pm

i dont think youll need 26's LOL. 23-24.5" are ALOT more forgiving...how much power are you making? you must have enough power to run 8-9 seconds if youre wanting 26's.

you need a wider wheel for a slick. lenso's are cheap and lighter than anything.
full race traction bar
solid or 95a mounts
pic performance drag suspension. that means 18k springs in the rear which are the stiffest you can get.
LSD
learn how to drive. practice makes perfect.
play with the psi in the slicks, most hondas like around 5-8psi.
MT's ARE better than M&H's.

theres some pointers to get you started.

integ2000ls · Post by **integ2000ls** » Thu Jan 01, 2009 8:00 pm

mike93hatch;156428 wrote:i dont think youll need 26's LOL. 23-24.5" are ALOT more forgiving...how much power are you making? you must have enough power to run 8-9 seconds if youre wanting 26's.

you need a wider wheel for a slick. lenso's are cheap and lighter than anything.
full race traction bar
solid or 95a mounts
pic performance drag suspension. that means 18k springs in the rear which are the stiffest you can get.
LSD
learn how to drive. practice makes perfect.
play with the psi in the slicks, most hondas like around 5-8psi.
MT's ARE better than M&H's.

theres some pointers to get you started.

My friends stock turbod b20 civic was BLOWING 24" slicks, so that kinda makes me a little nervous running that size.

JustRob · Post by **JustRob** » Thu Jan 01, 2009 8:01 pm

Any opinions on spools?

99BlackHatch · Post by **99BlackHatch** » Thu Jan 01, 2009 8:11 pm

mike93hatch;156428 wrote: full race traction bar

We are currently having a group buy for these... Check out the For Sale section.

or PM me what you need.

5thgen · Post by **5thgen** » Thu Jan 01, 2009 8:18 pm

how much power was the b20 making? I didn't spin with 205/60-13 m&h DOT slicks, making about 340 / 280.

JustRob;156437 wrote:Any opinions on spools?

maybe a track only car. I wouldn't want to drive one daily.

mike93hatch · Post by **mike93hatch** » Thu Jan 01, 2009 9:00 pm

integ2000ls;156435 wrote:My friends stock turbod b20 civic was BLOWING 24" slicks, so that kinda makes me a little nervous running that size.

lol well he has other issues then. i cut 1.6 sixty foots on 24.5" slicks. up until recently the quickest street honda in the world was running 24.5's. there is no need for 26's and the power you will be making and breaking alot of parts because of them.

and no on the spool. i wouldnt even run one on the track. too scary. always an lsd.

JustRob · Post by **JustRob** » Thu Jan 01, 2009 9:04 pm

mike93hatch;156514 wrote: and no on the spool. i wouldnt even run one on the track. too scary. always an lsd.

Why is it too scary?

5thgen · Post by **5thgen** » Thu Jan 01, 2009 9:24 pm

JustRob;156516 wrote:Why is it too scary?

If you have an axle break....well....the walls aren't that far away.

JustRob · Post by **JustRob** » Thu Jan 01, 2009 9:56 pm

5thgen;156525 wrote:If you have an axle break....well....the walls aren't that far away.

Thats what I figured. Thank you.