Thanks, interesting, keep us posted. André
> Well, after making about 8 passes down the drag strip I concluded that > removing the sway bar didn't make enough of a difference in my car, at > the ETs and speeds I run, to make it worthwhile leaving it off. > > I didn't pick up anything in my 60' times and I don't like the fact that > the front end feels looser even in a straight line. > > If I get the car into the 10s on muscle, then it may be worthwhile. > > I put it back on. > > Bill Vander Werf > > > -----Original Message----- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of tigergutt > Sent: Friday, June 20, 2003 3:55 AM > To: chevelle-list > Subject: RE: [Chevelle-List] Anti sway bar (removed?) > > Cool, let us know how it goes, > > > André > > > Funny this thread should come up. I've been talking to some friends at > > the track who say my 60' times would be better and translate into > > quicker ETs if I would remove my front sway bar. > > > > My 60' times have been between 1.64 and 1.66 consistently and my ETs, > > depending on the humidity, have been between 11.7s and 11.8s. > > > > I took the front sway bar off tonight. Technically, I should get > better > > weight transfer because the front end will now rise faster at launch. > I > > expect the front of the car will roll to the right more also. I'll let > > you know my verdict and whether or not I consider it an improvement. > > > > Remember, this is a drag race only modification where the car is > > expected to perform in a straight line. Cornering isn't an issue here. > I > > wouldn't even consider removing the sway bar if the car was driven on > > the street regularly. > > > > Bill Vander Werf > > > > ----------------------------------------------------- > To Unsubscribe please visit www.chevelles.net/list.html > To start a new topic, send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > ----------------------------------------------------- To Unsubscribe please visit www.chevelles.net/list.html To start a new topic, send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
