wheelie bars?

pfordamx · 10-02-2011, 10:37 PM

thanks for the input, the bars are more piece of mind then anything, and the car has adjustable limiters on the front so we can strap it down if needed, do you guys usually start with a loose front and tame it down as needed or the other way?

Jeff Lee · 10-02-2011, 11:26 PM

Personally, I put it on kill and hope for the best! If you haven't done a big wheelie before, don't be concerned. You can gauge that your are going straight by looking straight ahead. I tend to look to the left a little, around the A-pillar. And of course if your really skewed up, you'll see a wall! You'll have more problems ironing out wheelie bar adjustments than you will learning to just ride it out. The problems arise when the driver suddenly lets off the gar and there goes all the nice parts in front of the firewall.
Just let it all hang out, dude! (see how old I am?).
My 3 favorite runs in my life are 1) my first big wheelie and 2&3) catching third gear still in the air and not touching the asphalt with the front tires until almost half way through third. Oh, what a ride!!!

Tom Goldman · 10-03-2011, 09:11 AM

Big wheelies from an AMX are not only expected,they are mandatory!!
AFCO can make shocks fit just about any application to control the wheelstand.
The Keir wheelie bar is great on an AMX as long as its not too low and has a fuel cell.
After 30+ years in 100" and under wheelbase cars, I have to agree with Jeff, nothing beats a "blue sky" ride !

pfordamx · 10-16-2011, 11:05 PM

ok after reading what you guys have said, and watching some 10.5 by 28 inch heads up racers this past weekend who didn't have problems running in the low 5s in the eighth mile and keeping the front end down with out wheelie bars. we are going with a good set of adjustable front shocks instead. anyone know who makes a good set for a 69 amx? i understand that some fabrication may be involved

Jeff Lee · 10-16-2011, 11:25 PM

I believe Calvert makes some as a bolt in.
Since you do not have a class car, there are companies that make a coil-over kit for the AMC. Just google it, you'll find it.

pfordamx · 10-16-2011, 11:30 PM

i know calvert makes them for the rear but the front is a different story and i don't know if we want to go to coilovers yet

10-02-2011, 10:37 PM	#1
pfordamx Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Oklahoma City, OK Posts: 214 Likes: 3 Liked 7 Times in 5 Posts	Re: wheelie bars? thanks for the input, the bars are more piece of mind then anything, and the car has adjustable limiters on the front so we can strap it down if needed, do you guys usually start with a loose front and tame it down as needed or the other way?

10-02-2011, 11:26 PM	#2
Jeff Lee VIP Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Anthem, Arizona Posts: 2,766 Likes: 0 Liked 3 Times in 3 Posts	Re: wheelie bars? Personally, I put it on kill and hope for the best! If you haven't done a big wheelie before, don't be concerned. You can gauge that your are going straight by looking straight ahead. I tend to look to the left a little, around the A-pillar. And of course if your really skewed up, you'll see a wall! You'll have more problems ironing out wheelie bar adjustments than you will learning to just ride it out. The problems arise when the driver suddenly lets off the gar and there goes all the nice parts in front of the firewall. Just let it all hang out, dude! (see how old I am?). My 3 favorite runs in my life are 1) my first big wheelie and 2&3) catching third gear still in the air and not touching the asphalt with the front tires until almost half way through third. Oh, what a ride!!! __________________ Jeff Lee 7494 D/S '70 AMX

10-03-2011, 09:11 AM	#3
Tom Goldman VIP Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Allentown,PA Posts: 2,477 Likes: 892 Liked 883 Times in 237 Posts	Re: wheelie bars? Big wheelies from an AMX are not only expected,they are mandatory!! AFCO can make shocks fit just about any application to control the wheelstand. The Keir wheelie bar is great on an AMX as long as its not too low and has a fuel cell. After 30+ years in 100" and under wheelbase cars, I have to agree with Jeff, nothing beats a "blue sky" ride ! Attached Thumbnails __________________ Tom Goldman 1500 SG , 1506 STK

10-16-2011, 11:05 PM	#4
pfordamx Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Oklahoma City, OK Posts: 214 Likes: 3 Liked 7 Times in 5 Posts	Re: wheelie bars? ok after reading what you guys have said, and watching some 10.5 by 28 inch heads up racers this past weekend who didn't have problems running in the low 5s in the eighth mile and keeping the front end down with out wheelie bars. we are going with a good set of adjustable front shocks instead. anyone know who makes a good set for a 69 amx? i understand that some fabrication may be involved

10-16-2011, 11:25 PM	#5
Jeff Lee VIP Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Anthem, Arizona Posts: 2,766 Likes: 0 Liked 3 Times in 3 Posts	Re: wheelie bars? I believe Calvert makes some as a bolt in. Since you do not have a class car, there are companies that make a coil-over kit for the AMC. Just google it, you'll find it. __________________ Jeff Lee 7494 D/S '70 AMX

10-16-2011, 11:30 PM	#6
pfordamx Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Oklahoma City, OK Posts: 214 Likes: 3 Liked 7 Times in 5 Posts	Re: wheelie bars? i know calvert makes them for the rear but the front is a different story and i don't know if we want to go to coilovers yet