body flex?

[twisted]

Hey I heard a nasty rumor that if I get my '69 firebird into the mid 12 second range without a cage, that I will flex and stress crack my body..anyone had this problem? Should my next purchase be a cage?

[twisted]

Hey I heard a nasty rumor that if I get my '69 firebird into the mid 12 second range without a cage, that I will flex and stress crack my body..anyone had this problem? Should my next purchase be a cage?

[stags]

Twisted, Are you running subframe connectors? I believe that should be enough to get you into the 11's if done right. Any faster and you'll need a bar anyway.

[LouisianaGuy]

Twisted, my 77 runs into the 12's and Im running sub frame connectors, the only thing I can say that its causing to happen is that the fenders and doors are kinda getting out of alignment, but it can all be corrected with a little time relining the doors, same thing happens if you leave one side of the car jacked up long enough :P
Mike

[Lerry: The Body Ventura..]

Subframe connectors is a definate. Hard lauches you'll twist like a pretzel..

[Lerry: The Body Ventura..]

Oh yeah another thing faster time slips! Instead of twisting your going forward. Of course if everything else is up to par..

[twisted]

well, subframe connecters are bit easier, and pretty cheap. So that will be my first thing next summer..that's when I plan to run low 12's. And then maybe i'll add a 6 or 8 point cage before I go any further. Thank you for the info!

[pro-tour79]

I would put frame connectors on they are one of the best bag for the buck

[FlyByNightRacing]

I ran my 68 bird for 20 years with no frame connectors and no roll bar in the high 11 range with no problem.
rex

[Lerry: The Body Ventura..]

I've heard stories of windsheilds cracking because of body flex. For all they cost, the stability, and the better launch. I think they're well worth it. If you plan on going faster in the future and not have them. Most likely you will do the same thing as a guy at track I used to race at with a Duster. He would launch and bring up the one drivers side front wheel up while the passenger's side wheel stayed on the ground.