VIDEO: Top Ten Wheelstands 2014

stickcarsrule · 02-25-2015, 07:23 PM

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Originally Posted by theman440

One of my faves...

I was at that race in 2010 and snapped a photo of the launch.Best race i have seen.I keep that photo on the dash of my DP so i dont forget why i am spending all this $.Thanks for posting it.

Pistol Pete · 02-25-2015, 08:11 PM

Great Stuff Rob..... Thanks.

Bob Don · 02-25-2015, 08:44 PM

Nice stuff. Thanks, Rob.

Tom Meyer · 02-25-2015, 09:21 PM

Thanks Rob. Here is a shot from Thunder Valley SD from there Stock/Super Stock combo races. Tom

SS Engine Guy · 02-27-2015, 03:04 AM

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.

countrypuppy4865 · 02-27-2015, 11:08 AM

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Originally Posted by SS Engine Guy

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.

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.

SS Engine Guy · 02-28-2015, 05:48 AM

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.

02-25-2015, 08:11 PM	#2
Pistol Pete VIP Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Punta Gorda Isles, Fl. Posts: 1,638 Likes: 3,487 Liked 816 Times in 215 Posts	Re: VIDEO: Top Ten Wheelstands 2014 Great Stuff Rob..... Thanks. __________________ "Pistol" Pete Dutko

02-25-2015, 08:44 PM	#3
Bob Don VIP Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Greater Boston Posts: 1,498 Likes: 1,149 Liked 905 Times in 193 Posts	Re: VIDEO: Top Ten Wheelstands 2014 Nice stuff. Thanks, Rob. __________________ Bob Don 128 SS

02-25-2015, 09:21 PM	#4
Tom Meyer Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Pierce NE Posts: 937 Likes: 78 Liked 354 Times in 120 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	#5
SS Engine Guy 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.

02-28-2015, 05:48 AM	#7
SS Engine Guy 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.