How important is wheelbase in picking a combo

Jeff Lee · 01-29-2011, 05:01 PM

Well...I have a 97" WB and it was a major consideration for me. Not only is weight transfer better when short, the rear tires are on a nice spot on the track when staged. It's were the rubber is built up and not where the other guys slicks & quarter panels just dripped water.
Shortest cars are AMX's and Corvettes

Alan Roehrich · 01-29-2011, 05:40 PM

Just as important is how the body sits over the wheelbase.

Ever wonder why a Chevy II works well on the starting line?

Look at the front overhang compared to the rear overhang.

01-29-2011, 05:01 PM	#1
Jeff Lee VIP Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Anthem, Arizona Posts: 2,766 Likes: 0 Liked 3 Times in 3 Posts	Re: How important is wheelbase in picking a combo Well...I have a 97" WB and it was a major consideration for me. Not only is weight transfer better when short, the rear tires are on a nice spot on the track when staged. It's were the rubber is built up and not where the other guys slicks & quarter panels just dripped water. Shortest cars are AMX's and Corvettes __________________ Jeff Lee 7494 D/S '70 AMX

01-29-2011, 05:40 PM	#2
Alan Roehrich Veteran Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Murfreesboro TN Posts: 5,118 Likes: 1,573 Liked 1,836 Times in 417 Posts	Re: How important is wheelbase in picking a combo Just as important is how the body sits over the wheelbase. Ever wonder why a Chevy II works well on the starting line? Look at the front overhang compared to the rear overhang. __________________ Alan Roehrich 212A G/S

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