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Old March 14th, 2011, 10:25 AM   #1
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i just got adjustable upper and lower rear control arms from UMI, what should i set my pinion angle at? it's a drag car, never sees the street, i wanna do wheelies!!!!! it's set at stock length right now and spins pretty bad '89 gt with alot of nitrous
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Old March 14th, 2011, 03:39 PM   #2
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propper pinion angle depends on a few things, but most importantly the kind of bushings in the lower arms.
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Give it between 2-3* and leave it alone. Pulling the tires has more to it than just PA.

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Old March 14th, 2011, 05:33 PM   #4
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Originally Posted by bitemark46 View Post
Give it between 2-3* and leave it alone. Pulling the tires has more to it than just PA.

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it already pulls the left front up some, that's -2 or -3 i assume? thanks i'll try that and let you know how it works, best time last weekend was 7.01 at 102 mph, 1.58 60 ft spinning!!!! it drives alot straighter and don't fishtail as much now 1/8th mile of course
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