I think those are called "anti-lift kits".
Frank WJ
>
>
>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
>
>http://expert.cc.purdue.edu/~cooke
>
>On Tue, 22 Feb 2000 fawcett@uism.bu.edu wrote:
>
> > Instead of 4wd I've always wondered why front wheel drive wouldn't be
>better
> > for street spec. drag racers (engines up front) than rear wheel drive?
>All you
> > guys and gals that have done some serious work on your engine all seem
>to
> > complain about wheel spin... Wouldn't FWD put more weight on the
>driving tires
> > (engine on top) and allow you to put more power to the ground?
> >
> > Don't crucify me for this... I honestly don't know why this wouldn't be
>better
> > and just hope somebody can explain it to me.
> > Thanks!
> > Tom
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