Hmmmm... Funky. Thanks for the explanation. It actually helps a lot, like I
always wondered why some dragsters seemed lower in the back than the front. If
I follow this correctly it's to take advantage of this weight transfer and load
the rear wheels even more at launch. Is that right/does that make sense?
Tom
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Subject: Re: Re[2]: DML: Re: Drag-talk
Author: <dakota-truck@buffnet.net> at smtpout
Date: 2/22/00 7:04 PM
Yeah, FWD would work great if it it weren't for weight transfer. Even in
FWD cars they back end wants to squat and put weight on the back tires.
Ask anyone who runs a FWD car, thats fast, on the strip on a regular
basis. Some of the fastest FWD cars preload the rear end of the car with a
"wheelie bar" type setup to keep the weight in the front to avoid wheel
spin. This is why RWD is still the BEST for the strip...
Clay
84 Dodge Ram, scrapin pavement w/ 440 8bbl
96 Indy Ram, scrapin EVERYTHING w/ 360 Magnum!' -(www.indyram.org) 69 Road
Runner 440 6bbl, project car
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