controlling wheelstands

Bob Pagano · 06-10-2011, 10:58 AM

I agree with Phillip, If you dont need it for bite move it to the front and it also helps settle the front end down on the top end.

Alan Roehrich · 06-10-2011, 11:27 AM

Well, we have the high dollar double adjustable shocks on both cars. But the SS/EA Camaro has stop bolts as well. And yes, moving weight forward is a good idea, and works best. But you don't want it all the way forward. Permanent ballast about a foot or two in front of the rear axle. Still weight to help it hook, but not weight to make it wheelstand.

Dinsdale · 06-10-2011, 11:33 AM

Wheelstand... What wheelstand? Looks good to me.

Phillip marvetz · 06-10-2011, 10:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Dinsdale

Wheelstand... What wheelstand? Looks good to me.

How about a posting a photo of the mustang on the bumper Dale? I missed it in person that day....

Dinsdale · 06-11-2011, 04:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Phillip marvetz

How about a posting a photo of the mustang on the bumper Dale? I missed it in person that day....

I wish I had a photo then at least I wouldn't feel so bad about my flat headers. 4 photographers on site that day but I don't do many wheelies so none were paying attention. I was trying some weight in the trunk and got bit of a suprise.

SStockDart · 06-11-2011, 10:28 PM

Here's a wheelstand for ya, in case you missed it.

SStockDart · 06-11-2011, 10:42 PM

I'm not so sure that controlling a wheel stand is as important as keeping it straight during a wheel stand. I found out the hard way that the spring tension of the wheelie bars is extremely important. Case and point: my avatar picture is from the Finals in Pomona. The tension on the drivers side wheelie bar spring was tighter than the other, therefore taking the car to the right. In this picture, the car came down about 120 - 150' out and in the wrong lane. Prior to this, it didn't seem to be important. I pay attention to it now. And have not had a problem. I had a good friend tell me: "You know that you are not spinning the tires and dead hooked, if the front end is in the air". (per Steve "Air" Wann)

06-10-2011, 10:58 AM	#1
Bob Pagano VIP Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: New Holland, PA Mooresville,NC Posts: 1,163 Likes: 249 Liked 16 Times in 11 Posts	Re: controlling wheelstands I agree with Phillip, If you dont need it for bite move it to the front and it also helps settle the front end down on the top end. __________________ Bob Pagano A/SA

06-10-2011, 11:27 AM	#2
Alan Roehrich Veteran Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Murfreesboro TN Posts: 5,137 Likes: 1,617 Liked 1,927 Times in 433 Posts	Re: controlling wheelstands Well, we have the high dollar double adjustable shocks on both cars. But the SS/EA Camaro has stop bolts as well. And yes, moving weight forward is a good idea, and works best. But you don't want it all the way forward. Permanent ballast about a foot or two in front of the rear axle. Still weight to help it hook, but not weight to make it wheelstand. __________________ Alan Roehrich 212A G/S

06-10-2011, 11:33 AM	#3
Dinsdale Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Canada Posts: 313 Likes: 0 Liked 6 Times in 2 Posts	Re: controlling wheelstands Wheelstand... What wheelstand? Looks good to me. Attached Thumbnails __________________ Dale Posnick

06-11-2011, 10:28 PM	#6
SStockDart VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Arizona, Texan forever Posts: 1,179 Likes: 881 Liked 606 Times in 213 Posts	Re: controlling wheelstands Here's a wheelstand for ya, in case you missed it.

06-11-2011, 10:42 PM	#7
SStockDart VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Arizona, Texan forever Posts: 1,179 Likes: 881 Liked 606 Times in 213 Posts	Re: controlling wheelstands I'm not so sure that controlling a wheel stand is as important as keeping it straight during a wheel stand. I found out the hard way that the spring tension of the wheelie bars is extremely important. Case and point: my avatar picture is from the Finals in Pomona. The tension on the drivers side wheelie bar spring was tighter than the other, therefore taking the car to the right. In this picture, the car came down about 120 - 150' out and in the wrong lane. Prior to this, it didn't seem to be important. I pay attention to it now. And have not had a problem. I had a good friend tell me: "You know that you are not spinning the tires and dead hooked, if the front end is in the air". (per Steve "Air" Wann)

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