I want to start tracking Barricade

Mickey · April 3rd, 2009, 01:26 PM

So I never really tracked this car for several reasons:

-It has fatass 20" wheels
-It is slammed with Eibach sportlines
-It never had power until last week

Now that she does have power, I want to see what she can do. I am saving for the 15" Jeg wheel setup (front and rear) with some stickies out the back. My question to yall has to do with my spring setup...My car is slammed with these springs so I have no squat or weight transfer on the launch. Can I still pull decent times with these springs? Or do I have to put the Saleen ones (equivalent to the prokit springs) back on to get anything decent?

I don't want this car to become a track car solely but I would like to start taking it to the strip at least once a month. Thanks

07 Boss · April 3rd, 2009, 01:41 PM

You are never going to get GREAT weight transfer with a lowered car, but if you want to compromise a little here is a suggestion. Adjustable shocks & struts. you can change the settings to stiff in the back and soft in the front and this will allow for a BETTER weight transfer. Also removing the front swaybar when you go to the track will also help. You can not have the best of both worlds.

NastyFX4 · April 3rd, 2009, 01:52 PM

The BMR springs seem to have good weight transfer and also lower the car.

leebunnyz · April 3rd, 2009, 01:53 PM

i agree with the adj shocks and struts.

leebunnyz · April 3rd, 2009, 01:54 PM

you got a ways to go before you catch up with black havok

NastyFX4 · April 3rd, 2009, 01:59 PM

I thought you wanted to put GPS on it.

blackmustang285 · April 3rd, 2009, 02:04 PM

I agree with getting some adjustable shocks/struts.

Mickey · April 3rd, 2009, 02:10 PM

So I would have to sell my Saleen racecraft shocks and struts to get the adjustables....

I understand you cannot have the best of both worlds. damn, there is always a compromise huh? The car looks so aggressive slammed but it is not practical in the least for the strip. I don't know if I could sacrafice the looks permanently for a trip to the strip once a month...

I also dont want to break anything trying to launch with sticky tires as it sits now

leebunnyz · April 3rd, 2009, 02:12 PM

if i were you i would just keep it as is...add some LCA's if you dont have em already.

Mickey · April 3rd, 2009, 02:16 PM

I already have a bunch of BMR suspension goodies:

-lca's
-adj uca
-relocation brackets
-panhard bar
-rear sway

I need to get my pinion angle dialed in

her name is ponie · April 3rd, 2009, 02:39 PM

I'm cutting 1.7 60' times with around 300rwhp and the eibach sportlines. 17" bfgoodrich drag radials

07 Boss · April 3rd, 2009, 02:40 PM

Originally Posted by Mickey

So I would have to sell my Saleen racecraft shocks and struts to get the adjustables....

I understand you cannot have the best of both worlds. damn, there is always a compromise huh? The car looks so aggressive slammed but it is not practical in the least for the strip. I don't know if I could sacrafice the looks permanently for a trip to the strip once a month...

I also dont want to break anything trying to launch with sticky tires as it sits now

That's why I went with the pro-kit. It was a compromise between looks and track performance. I don't think you will break anything with your suspension upgrades. You might want to weld your relocation brackets if they are just bolted in.

bigpappy33 · April 3rd, 2009, 02:43 PM

do u have a one piece driveshaft? I dont think the sportlines will KILL your times, just not maximize the potential. ^ like ponie said you can still cut very decent 60fts on the sportlines, and if your going w/ 15s and skinnies it should be even better.

Mickey · April 3rd, 2009, 02:45 PM

Originally Posted by 07 Boss

That's why I went with the pro-kit. It was a compromise between looks and track performance. I don't think you will break anything with your suspension upgrades. You might want to weld your relocation brackets if they are just bolted in.

They are bolted and welded...well, maybe I will try with the setup I have now...never know what times it will run...could be very good, could be bad

TimboStang · April 3rd, 2009, 02:55 PM

Be ready to put a clutch in it. We are at about the same hp. I just did my first full power launch on the drag radials through 3rd gear a little while ago and the stock clutch did not like it. I hate the smell of burnt clutch!!

07 Boss · April 3rd, 2009, 02:56 PM

I agree with pappy. You will do fine at the track, you may not be at your full potential but you should run ok. Remember, more HP and Torque will overcome many issues.

usafimj · April 3rd, 2009, 03:03 PM

Originally Posted by leebunnyz

you got a ways to go before you catch up with black havok

He took me for a short ride in his insane car and all I can say is OMG. Thing is crazy. He had the traction control on and it was still going all over the place. Car sits you back into the seats. He was holding onto the steering wheel with both hands to keep it on the street. Best ride so far

Mickey · April 3rd, 2009, 03:25 PM

I have a McLeod stage III clutch

chad05gt · April 3rd, 2009, 03:32 PM

Detroit tru trac and TR6060

Mickey · April 3rd, 2009, 03:35 PM

I dont have money for that right now Chadum

April 3rd, 2009, 01:26 PM	#1
Mickey I Post Entirely Way Too Much Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 6,391 iTrader: 0 reviews	I want to start tracking Barricade So I never really tracked this car for several reasons: -It has fatass 20" wheels -It is slammed with Eibach sportlines -It never had power until last week Now that she does have power, I want to see what she can do. I am saving for the 15" Jeg wheel setup (front and rear) with some stickies out the back. My question to yall has to do with my spring setup...My car is slammed with these springs so I have no squat or weight transfer on the launch. Can I still pull decent times with these springs? Or do I have to put the Saleen ones (equivalent to the prokit springs) back on to get anything decent? I don't want this car to become a track car solely but I would like to start taking it to the strip at least once a month. Thanks __________________ Under Construction

April 3rd, 2009, 01:41 PM	#2
07 Boss MM Fanatic 2007 Mustang GT Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 4,377 iTrader: 3 reviews	You are never going to get GREAT weight transfer with a lowered car, but if you want to compromise a little here is a suggestion. Adjustable shocks & struts. you can change the settings to stiff in the back and soft in the front and this will allow for a BETTER weight transfer. Also removing the front swaybar when you go to the track will also help. You can not have the best of both worlds. __________________ Roush CAI-Comp NSR's-Pacesetter L/T's and O/R H-pipe-4.10's-PH Driveshaft-PI triple disc 3000-elec H2O-Pro Kit-BMR billet LCA's w/brckts-BMR adj UCA & Panhard-BMR sway bars-Bilsteins-Nitto NT05R DR's & Toyo T1R's-and a bunch of other really cool shit

April 3rd, 2009, 01:52 PM	#3
NastyFX4 Made in U.S.A. 2011 F150 FX4 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Florida Posts: 16,010 iTrader: 9 reviews	The BMR springs seem to have good weight transfer and also lower the car. __________________

April 3rd, 2009, 01:53 PM	#4
leebunnyz MM Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Vineland, NJ Posts: 3,550 iTrader: 0 reviews	i agree with the adj shocks and struts. __________________ Jesus Christ is #1 "The Founder Of Crews"

April 3rd, 2009, 01:54 PM	#5
leebunnyz MM Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Vineland, NJ Posts: 3,550 iTrader: 0 reviews	you got a ways to go before you catch up with black havok __________________ Jesus Christ is #1 "The Founder Of Crews"

April 3rd, 2009, 01:59 PM	#6
NastyFX4 Made in U.S.A. 2011 F150 FX4 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Florida Posts: 16,010 iTrader: 9 reviews	I thought you wanted to put GPS on it. __________________

April 3rd, 2009, 02:04 PM	#7
blackmustang285 Regular 2006 Mustang GT Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: GSU Posts: 315 iTrader: 0 reviews	I agree with getting some adjustable shocks/struts.

April 3rd, 2009, 02:10 PM	#8
Mickey I Post Entirely Way Too Much Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 6,391 iTrader: 0 reviews	So I would have to sell my Saleen racecraft shocks and struts to get the adjustables.... I understand you cannot have the best of both worlds. damn, there is always a compromise huh? The car looks so aggressive slammed but it is not practical in the least for the strip. I don't know if I could sacrafice the looks permanently for a trip to the strip once a month... I also dont want to break anything trying to launch with sticky tires as it sits now __________________ Under Construction

April 3rd, 2009, 02:12 PM	#9
leebunnyz MM Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Vineland, NJ Posts: 3,550 iTrader: 0 reviews	if i were you i would just keep it as is...add some LCA's if you dont have em already. __________________ Jesus Christ is #1 "The Founder Of Crews"

April 3rd, 2009, 02:16 PM	#10
Mickey I Post Entirely Way Too Much Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 6,391 iTrader: 0 reviews	I already have a bunch of BMR suspension goodies: -lca's -adj uca -relocation brackets -panhard bar -rear sway I need to get my pinion angle dialed in __________________ Under Construction

April 3rd, 2009, 02:39 PM	#11
her name is ponie Enthusiast 2007 Mustang GT N/A Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Pasadena CA Posts: 649 iTrader: 0 reviews	I'm cutting 1.7 60' times with around 300rwhp and the eibach sportlines. 17" bfgoodrich drag radials __________________

April 3rd, 2009, 02:43 PM	#13
bigpappy33 Hardcore Enthusiast 2006 Mustang GT Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Satellite Beach/Gainesville, FL Posts: 2,051 iTrader: 0 reviews	do u have a one piece driveshaft? I dont think the sportlines will KILL your times, just not maximize the potential. ^ like ponie said you can still cut very decent 60fts on the sportlines, and if your going w/ 15s and skinnies it should be even better. __________________ 2006 Mustang GT GT500 5.4L 4V and TR6060 - 566 RWHP/550RWTQ - 11.17 @ 126 - Mods in Garage

April 3rd, 2009, 02:55 PM	#15
TimboStang Regular 2005 Mustang GT 11.88 @ 118 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Conroe TX Posts: 395 iTrader: 0 reviews	Be ready to put a clutch in it. We are at about the same hp. I just did my first full power launch on the drag radials through 3rd gear a little while ago and the stock clutch did not like it. I hate the smell of burnt clutch!! __________________ Turbonetics single 60mm

April 3rd, 2009, 02:56 PM	#16
07 Boss MM Fanatic 2007 Mustang GT Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 4,377 iTrader: 3 reviews	I agree with pappy. You will do fine at the track, you may not be at your full potential but you should run ok. Remember, more HP and Torque will overcome many issues. __________________ Roush CAI-Comp NSR's-Pacesetter L/T's and O/R H-pipe-4.10's-PH Driveshaft-PI triple disc 3000-elec H2O-Pro Kit-BMR billet LCA's w/brckts-BMR adj UCA & Panhard-BMR sway bars-Bilsteins-Nitto NT05R DR's & Toyo T1R's-and a bunch of other really cool shit

April 3rd, 2009, 03:25 PM	#18
Mickey I Post Entirely Way Too Much Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 6,391 iTrader: 0 reviews	I have a McLeod stage III clutch __________________ Under Construction

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April 3rd, 2009, 03:35 PM	#20
Mickey I Post Entirely Way Too Much Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 6,391 iTrader: 0 reviews	I dont have money for that right now Chadum __________________ Under Construction

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