Suspension Notice for S/SS by NHRA - Page 5

james schaechter · 12-31-2012, 10:17 AM

I had asked about the strut rod conversion for stockers several years ago. I saw that there were some nice kits for Mustangs out there and it looked like a good idea. I was told that it was ok for SuperStock, but not stock. I could see that at the time so I dropped the idea.

I really don't see any reason that a SSer would be denied this at all. I bet this decision was more political than logical.

Since they allowed the bump steer kits in stock, I would say that this is something that could be revisited to allow in Stock and SS.

Maybe it would be a good idea for anyone with a dog in the hunt to e mail NHRA tech to ask them to politely reconsider.

Jeff Teuton · 12-31-2012, 03:54 PM

I'm not sure if we got 'reconsideration', but I think we got some time for maybe, possibly, could be, rethinking and relooking. Are those words?

Hemi Moose · 12-31-2012, 05:34 PM

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Originally Posted by james schaechter

I had asked about the strut rod conversion for stockers several years ago. I saw that there were some nice kits for Mustangs out there and it looked like a good idea. I was told that it was ok for SuperStock, but not stock. I could see that at the time so I dropped the idea.

I really don't see any reason that a SSer would be denied this at all. I bet this decision was more political than logical.

Since they allowed the bump steer kits in stock, I would say that this is something that could be revisited to allow in Stock and SS.

Maybe it would be a good idea for anyone with a dog in the hunt to e mail NHRA tech to ask them to politely reconsider.

I was thinking the same thing, someone should email them those photos posted earlier along with an explainion of whats happening ASAP...that frontend movement looks scary.

Brad Plourd · 12-31-2012, 07:12 PM

SSDiv6...who makes those neat "bushings" you pictured for a 66 Chevy II...are those legal?

This is all bs imo.

Tom Meyer · 12-31-2012, 08:54 PM

If you are looking at the lower control arm they are global west. There camber adjuster kit along with bearing kit are the only way to go on the shoebox novas. I can see it now after speeding days trying to get your front end to work NHRA tells you take it apart so they can look at it. Tom

5343stk · 01-07-2013, 09:03 PM

Any update on this??

Trying to decide what I want to do next year...

I have them in both of our cars, and am not sure I want to send my wife down the track without them.

Absolutely no performance advantage. I've got shocks almost at max adjustment to keep front end down.

Might be time to find something else to do...

SSDiv6 · 01-07-2013, 09:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Brad Plourd

SSDiv6...who makes those neat "bushings" you pictured for a 66 Chevy II...are those legal?

This is all bs imo.

Brad,
You have a PM.

Mike Gray · 01-08-2013, 05:29 PM

I also didn't realize why my old super street mustang would be a handful sometimes on braking after a run. I moved up to a super gas tube frame car and it was rock solid.
I'm currently building (or trying) a '67 Shelby and I don't want to use the factory rubber bushings.
What about if we all said NO!
I seem to remember a muffler rule that came and went pretty quick.

Dan Fahey · 01-10-2013, 04:47 PM

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Originally Posted by 5343stk

Any update on this??

Trying to decide what I want to do next year...

I have them in both of our cars, and am not sure I want to send my wife down the track without them.

Absolutely no performance advantage. I've got shocks almost at max adjustment to keep front end down.

Might be time to find something else to do...

Do you have Control Arm Bumpers?

D

Alex Denysenko · 01-17-2013, 11:28 AM

I have been working on this with NHRA for a while now but as someone else said a few posts ago if you have a dog in this hunt, I URGE you to write Bruce bbachelder@nhra.com, and Pat pcvengros@nhra.com with your concerns ASAP, THE SEASON WILL BE UPON US BEFORE YOU KNOW IT.sooner for most of YOU than me but I'm not just sitting on my broken down ***** hoping it will fix itself!

12-31-2012, 10:17 AM	#41
james schaechter VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Cumming GA Posts: 1,992 Likes: 1,293 Liked 1,436 Times in 299 Posts	Re: Suspension Notice for S/SS by NHRA I had asked about the strut rod conversion for stockers several years ago. I saw that there were some nice kits for Mustangs out there and it looked like a good idea. I was told that it was ok for SuperStock, but not stock. I could see that at the time so I dropped the idea. I really don't see any reason that a SSer would be denied this at all. I bet this decision was more political than logical. Since they allowed the bump steer kits in stock, I would say that this is something that could be revisited to allow in Stock and SS. Maybe it would be a good idea for anyone with a dog in the hunt to e mail NHRA tech to ask them to politely reconsider. __________________ James Schaechter 3163 STK

12-31-2012, 03:54 PM	#42
Jeff Teuton VIP Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Houma, LA Posts: 2,717 Likes: 2 Liked 325 Times in 50 Posts	Re: Suspension Notice for S/SS by NHRA I'm not sure if we got 'reconsideration', but I think we got some time for maybe, possibly, could be, rethinking and relooking. Are those words? __________________ Jeff Teuton 4022 STK

12-31-2012, 07:12 PM	#44
Brad Plourd Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 196 Likes: 39 Liked 67 Times in 20 Posts	Re: Suspension Notice for S/SS by NHRA SSDiv6...who makes those neat "bushings" you pictured for a 66 Chevy II...are those legal? This is all bs imo.

12-31-2012, 08:54 PM	#45
Tom Meyer Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Pierce NE Posts: 936 Likes: 78 Liked 354 Times in 120 Posts	Re: Suspension Notice for S/SS by NHRA If you are looking at the lower control arm they are global west. There camber adjuster kit along with bearing kit are the only way to go on the shoebox novas. I can see it now after speeding days trying to get your front end to work NHRA tells you take it apart so they can look at it. Tom __________________ Tom Meyer 5240 SS Stock ??? Last edited by Tom Meyer; 12-31-2012 at 08:57 PM.

01-07-2013, 09:03 PM	#46
5343stk Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Zimmerman, MN Posts: 99 Likes: 0 Liked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: Suspension Notice for S/SS by NHRA Any update on this?? Trying to decide what I want to do next year... I have them in both of our cars, and am not sure I want to send my wife down the track without them. Absolutely no performance advantage. I've got shocks almost at max adjustment to keep front end down. Might be time to find something else to do... __________________ James & Kari Findell (2) 1973 Plymouth Duster's 340 NHRA Stock Eliminator

01-08-2013, 05:29 PM	#48
Mike Gray Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 622 Likes: 312 Liked 691 Times in 199 Posts	Re: Suspension Notice for S/SS by NHRA I also didn't realize why my old super street mustang would be a handful sometimes on braking after a run. I moved up to a super gas tube frame car and it was rock solid. I'm currently building (or trying) a '67 Shelby and I don't want to use the factory rubber bushings. What about if we all said NO! I seem to remember a muffler rule that came and went pretty quick.

01-17-2013, 11:28 AM	#50
Alex Denysenko Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Michigan City IN Posts: 633 Likes: 0 Liked 4 Times in 3 Posts	Re: Suspension Notice for S/SS by NHRA I have been working on this with NHRA for a while now but as someone else said a few posts ago if you have a dog in this hunt, I URGE you to write Bruce bbachelder@nhra.com, and Pat pcvengros@nhra.com with your concerns ASAP, THE SEASON WILL BE UPON US BEFORE YOU KNOW IT.sooner for most of YOU than me but I'm not just sitting on my broken down ***** hoping it will fix itself! __________________ Alex Denysenko NHRA 3038 SS, 3305 STK - IHRA 6 SS, 330A STK Moneymaker Racing LaPorte Indiana 219-861-1214 www.moneymakerracing.net Last edited by Alex Denysenko; 01-17-2013 at 11:30 AM.