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FWD Suspension Changes/Launchs

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Big Woo

DSM Wiseman
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Sep 9, 2002
Grand Rapids, Michigan
I would like a little help from the FWD guys on what sort of changes I could make to my 90 GS-T to help it launch better? Please don't tell me to buy an AWD car cause I already have one of those also it does the 1/4 in 11.67@120. I have been building up this GS-T for something a little less radical, current mods are 550,s, S-AFC, 16G, UIC, 2.5" turbo back exhaust, K&N, HKS cams, Ported head, exhaust manifold, turbine housing, ans O2 housing, The motor is in great shape 165psi acress all cylinders. GAB adj struts, Eibach springs, front strut bar, Yokohama AVS tires. I would like to here some of the things the FWD guys have done to improve thier 60' times?
 
OK here goes... I've done full poly motor mounts, front center member bushings and front control arm bushings to help reduce wheel hop. Prokit springs with molded rubber blocks I got at Pep Boys jammed in between the coils in the rear springs to stiffen the rear. On my wishlist are AGX's so I coud adjust the rears even stiffer. A LSD front diff helps, but cost a lot. Nearly as good is to rebalance tire pressure so that the front right tire won't spin as easily. Get drag slicks or for street use, drag radials. Learn how to do a burnout. Removing as much weight as possible/ practical from behind the rear axle will help the fronts hook up. Ex. remove the spare, jack and tools and get a can of instoflate tire sealer.
 
Oh, and I almost forgot, get a two, or three stage boost controller. It will make it easier to hook up in first gear. I got my best 60' time (2.01) with first gear boost set to 14 psi. You will still have to learn how to "pedal" the car to keep from smoking the tires.
 
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