DRIVING THROUGH THE BIG ONE ?

JOE B · 04-18-2007, 10:31 PM

LIKE TO GET SOME INPUT ON DRIVING THROUGH THE WHEEL STAND. AND OF LAST SEASON I HAD THE BIG ONE AND WAS NOT PREPAIRED FOR IT AND TORN UP SOME STUFF . ADDED WHEELIE BARS OVER THE WINTER .SO THIS IS ALL NEW TO ME JUST LOOKING FOR ADVICE ON WHAT TO EXPECT .

Bruce Fulper · 04-18-2007, 11:38 PM

Anchor your left elbow into the arm rest, or whatever is solid there, and don't move it or your hand on the steering wheel. You're using your left arm to lock the front wheels straight. You'll feel the car going to straight, or not. If not, let off. If nothing feels or looks wrong you'll land a-ok.

Good luck.

Lower gas prices now.....

04-18-2007, 11:56 PM

Bowtie is right. And if it's staying straight, just drive thru it with a big grin on your face! You will notice immediately if it is not going straight. The small amount it may be drifting over (as seen by a camcorder or observer) will seem like a lot more from the drivers seat. Don't let off unless there is a real problem (wall, guardrail, other car, etc.) as that's were you start tearing up pans, headers and other expensive stuff. If there is a problem, DO LET OFF! Come back another day still wearing the same coat of paint!

NHRA #7494 SS/H
1970 AMC AMX 390
"Best Appearing" @ NHRA '06 Pacific Sports Nationals
Arizona's BEST Realtor since '93 and I support racers!
Property in AZ or moving here? I can help! Call me @ 602-418-9797 or e-mail JeffLeeAzRealty@Qwest.net

Jared Jordan · 04-19-2007, 01:47 AM

If the car isn't making a very hard move one way or the other keep your foot in it. If it comes down and you're way out of the groove you're better off lifting. Trying to correct when you're out in the marbles will have you sideways in a hurry. Been there!

Jared Jordan
7551 SS/BA

Dave Gantz · 04-19-2007, 09:31 PM

Wouldn't a car be quicker if it were only going forward, not up?
Dave

JOE B · 04-19-2007, 09:45 PM

THANKS EVERY ONE FOR THE INPUT .

YES PROBLY WOULD BE FASTER GOING FORWARD RATHER THEN UP . I AM OPEN TO SUGGESTIONS ON THAT ??

I HAVE TRIED FRONT END LIMITERS . TRIED MOVING WIEGHT .TRIED TUNING SHOCKS.

CAR HAS LEAF SPRING WITH SLAPPER BARS ON A DRAG RADIAL
WIEGHT BAIS IS 58% FRONT 42% REAR.
SMALLBLOCK FORD PINTO WE RUN IN A LOCAL N/A CLASS

NovaMan · 04-21-2007, 04:32 PM

Monster wheelstands on drag radials and slapper bars? Awesome!

~Pete
1970 Nova
12.653@105.43

04-18-2007, 10:31 PM	#1
JOE B Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: n.j. Posts: 55 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	DRIVING THROUGH THE BIG ONE ? LIKE TO GET SOME INPUT ON DRIVING THROUGH THE WHEEL STAND. AND OF LAST SEASON I HAD THE BIG ONE AND WAS NOT PREPAIRED FOR IT AND TORN UP SOME STUFF . ADDED WHEELIE BARS OVER THE WINTER .SO THIS IS ALL NEW TO ME JUST LOOKING FOR ADVICE ON WHAT TO EXPECT .

04-19-2007, 01:47 AM	#4
Jared Jordan Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Modesto, CA Posts: 608 Likes: 188 Liked 498 Times in 114 Posts	If the car isn't making a very hard move one way or the other keep your foot in it. If it comes down and you're way out of the groove you're better off lifting. Trying to correct when you're out in the marbles will have you sideways in a hurry. Been there! Jared Jordan 7551 SS/BA __________________ Jared Jordan 9 B/SA 2024 Jeg's D7 All Star - Stock

04-18-2007, 11:38 PM	#2
Bruce Fulper Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: So. Cal. Posts: 651 Likes: 4 Liked 54 Times in 33 Posts	Anchor your left elbow into the arm rest, or whatever is solid there, and don't move it or your hand on the steering wheel. You're using your left arm to lock the front wheels straight. You'll feel the car going to straight, or not. If not, let off. If nothing feels or looks wrong you'll land a-ok. Good luck. Lower gas prices now.....

04-18-2007, 11:56 PM	#3
Jeff Lee Guest Posts: n/a	Bowtie is right. And if it's staying straight, just drive thru it with a big grin on your face! You will notice immediately if it is not going straight. The small amount it may be drifting over (as seen by a camcorder or observer) will seem like a lot more from the drivers seat. Don't let off unless there is a real problem (wall, guardrail, other car, etc.) as that's were you start tearing up pans, headers and other expensive stuff. If there is a problem, DO LET OFF! Come back another day still wearing the same coat of paint! NHRA #7494 SS/H 1970 AMC AMX 390 "Best Appearing" @ NHRA '06 Pacific Sports Nationals Arizona's BEST Realtor since '93 and I support racers! Property in AZ or moving here? I can help! Call me @ 602-418-9797 or e-mail JeffLeeAzRealty@Qwest.net

04-19-2007, 09:31 PM	#5
Dave Gantz Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Verrry South Jersey Posts: 537 Likes: 134 Liked 251 Times in 125 Posts	Wouldn't a car be quicker if it were only going forward, not up? Dave

04-19-2007, 09:45 PM	#6
JOE B Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: n.j. Posts: 55 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	THANKS EVERY ONE FOR THE INPUT . YES PROBLY WOULD BE FASTER GOING FORWARD RATHER THEN UP . I AM OPEN TO SUGGESTIONS ON THAT ?? I HAVE TRIED FRONT END LIMITERS . TRIED MOVING WIEGHT .TRIED TUNING SHOCKS. CAR HAS LEAF SPRING WITH SLAPPER BARS ON A DRAG RADIAL WIEGHT BAIS IS 58% FRONT 42% REAR. SMALLBLOCK FORD PINTO WE RUN IN A LOCAL N/A CLASS

04-21-2007, 04:32 PM	#7
NovaMan Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Kalamazoo, MI Posts: 117 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Monster wheelstands on drag radials and slapper bars? Awesome! ~Pete 1970 Nova 12.653@105.43 __________________ ~Pete 1970 Nova