|
02-25-2015, 07:23 PM | #11 |
Junior Member
Join Date: Oct 2010
Location: fly over country
Posts: 9
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts
|
Re: VIDEO: Top Ten Wheelstands 2014
|
02-25-2015, 08:11 PM | #12 |
VIP Member
Join Date: Oct 2003
Location: Punta Gorda Isles, Fl.
Posts: 1,583
Likes: 2,793
Liked 689 Times in 183 Posts
|
Re: VIDEO: Top Ten Wheelstands 2014
Great Stuff Rob..... Thanks.
__________________
"Pistol" Pete Dutko |
02-25-2015, 08:44 PM | #13 |
VIP Member
Join Date: Oct 2002
Location: Greater Boston
Posts: 1,476
Likes: 974
Liked 778 Times in 175 Posts
|
Re: VIDEO: Top Ten Wheelstands 2014
Nice stuff. Thanks, Rob.
__________________
Bob Don 128 SS |
02-25-2015, 09:21 PM | #14 |
Senior Member
Join Date: Aug 2003
Location: Pierce NE
Posts: 899
Likes: 49
Liked 298 Times in 104 Posts
|
Re: VIDEO: Top Ten Wheelstands 2014
Thanks Rob. Here is a shot from Thunder Valley SD from there Stock/Super Stock combo races.
Tom
__________________
Tom Meyer 5240 SS Stock ??? |
02-27-2015, 03:04 AM | #15 |
Member
Join Date: Sep 2003
Location: usa
Posts: 256
Likes: 1
Liked 1 Time in 1 Post
|
Re: VIDEO: Top Ten Wheelstands 2014
Thanks Rob for some great footage! Alot to be learned there on alot of shots. Especially impressed by watching some of the landings and precise front suspension control! The Mans' Firebird is a really good example of no energy wasted.
|
02-27-2015, 11:08 AM | #16 |
Senior Member
Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: Donaldsonville, LA
Posts: 966
Likes: 8
Liked 183 Times in 62 Posts
|
Re: VIDEO: Top Ten Wheelstands 2014
Randy Mans built the struts on my firebird shown at 2:53 in. From the day I bolted them on, the car has felt totally different. It is always controlled and lands very smoothly.
__________________
Jimmy "Cooter" Hidalgo, Jr. 4865 E/SA '04 GTO 4865 SS/GA '99 Firebird |
02-28-2015, 05:48 AM | #17 |
Member
Join Date: Sep 2003
Location: usa
Posts: 256
Likes: 1
Liked 1 Time in 1 Post
|
Re: VIDEO: Top Ten Wheelstands 2014
I watched that! Very well controlled! I think that the front suspension on a race car is every bit as important as the rear end dynamics in terms of traction and ultimately performance. We have always known that a "loose" front end with a lot of travel helps with hook but with more power, better tires, etc. being able to dial in the right amount of wheel stand vs. maintaining a stable landing is very important. Also another variable in adjusting reaction time.
Last edited by SS Engine Guy; 02-28-2015 at 05:53 AM. |
02-28-2015, 02:39 PM | #18 |
Senior Member
Join Date: Oct 2002
Location: Pittsburgh
Posts: 519
Likes: 243
Liked 547 Times in 105 Posts
|
Re: VIDEO: Top Ten Wheelstands 2014
Agreed on the front struts being crucial for nice landings.. The one Rob has of my car was with the old struts. not pretty.
I finally spent the coin on Santuffs, and the difference is beyond amazing. Kevin |
02-28-2015, 03:09 PM | #19 |
Veteran Member
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: Sand Springs, OK
Posts: 8,132
Likes: 896
Liked 389 Times in 168 Posts
|
Re: VIDEO: Top Ten Wheelstands 2014
They made mine a whole new car.
__________________
Ed Wright 4156 SS/JA |
03-01-2015, 09:24 PM | #20 |
Junior Member
Join Date: Feb 2013
Posts: 19
Likes: 0
Liked 1 Time in 1 Post
|
Re: VIDEO: Top Ten Wheelstands 2014
I hope no one minds me posting this video but I just attended my first NHRA divisional in Orlando where I had my first wheelstand.
|
Thread Tools | |
Display Modes | |
|
|