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10-10-2002, 10:19 PM
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I get wheel hop and less-than-perfect traction in my street-only 455 Trans Am.
To remedy the problem, I was thinking of getting traction bars (Competion Engineering, $149). But Summit also lists lift bars (Stainless Steel Machine, $99) which it advertises as "better than traction bars". 1. What is the functional difference between traction bars and lift bars? 2. Is there a difference in ride between the two? 3. Which application do you think is better for this street-only application? The lift bars are 33% cheaper, and sound like a better deal...if all other things are equal. Thanks |
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10-10-2002, 10:19 PM
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I get wheel hop and less-than-perfect traction in my street-only 455 Trans Am.
To remedy the problem, I was thinking of getting traction bars (Competion Engineering, $149). But Summit also lists lift bars (Stainless Steel Machine, $99) which it advertises as "better than traction bars". 1. What is the functional difference between traction bars and lift bars? 2. Is there a difference in ride between the two? 3. Which application do you think is better for this street-only application? The lift bars are 33% cheaper, and sound like a better deal...if all other things are equal. Thanks |
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10-11-2002, 02:17 AM
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My friend with a race 79 firebird ran 1.39 with south side lift bars, 1.39 with cal tracts and 1.39 with his frist set of ed quay ladderbars, get the cheaper one ...but buy good leaf springs yours sound like they are shot.(bet when you unbolt them they are in 2 pices) just new springs may fix the prob.. hugs [img]/infopop/emoticons/icon_mad.gif[/img]
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#4
10-11-2002, 09:52 AM
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unless it was a race car I wouldn't put those ugly things on...IMO
can you hear me now? is this thing on? test 1 2 1 2
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#5
10-11-2002, 06:43 PM
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The South Side Machine bars pre-load your suspension so your ride will be stiffer. The comp bars do not pre-load so you will be able still have a decent ride. I use the South Side bars on my car & they work great at the track but they will raise the rear of your vehicle & give you a stiffer ride.
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#6
10-13-2002, 07:42 AM
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Another option get some Tri City Engineering launcher springs. Copies of Mopar Super Stock springs for GMs.
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