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tim2 tim2
I watched NASCAR once | Posts: 4 | Joined: 04/08
Posted: 04/22/08
03:34 PM

Hi , guys and gals i need info on setting up my car , here is a little info to start with.I have raced in 2006 and came in 5th place points and most improved driver . The car i raced was a 4 door cutlas , 305 eng. with a 3 speed and 2/70 gears(not sure). The car was OEM nothing modified as not allowed due to track rules ,the car was stripped ,a rollcage , leaned front tire (r)and stiffened the front spring with the rachet type helpers , oh and new shocks . Well that car was trashed in a pile up on the last night of racing .I started a new car in 2007 , striped it and built roll cage . Would appreciate any help in the set up as my org. car was loose in the turns . I have a very low budget so any simple adjustments would be appr. Thanks #2  

 
timsadler timsadler
I watched NASCAR once | Posts: 6 | Joined: 04/08
Posted: 04/23/08
07:36 PM

Bigger sway bar up front.  Get your front/rear weight as close as possible to 50/50.  A heavy front end will point well initially then push up the track.  A heavy rear end will push on entry and then loosen up as you get deper into the corner.  

 
tim2 tim2
I watched NASCAR once | Posts: 4 | Joined: 04/08
Posted: 04/24/08
02:14 PM

How would i do this in my garage ? , would bath room scales work by setting the car on it( one under each wheel ). Sorry but i am not mechanicly inclined but willing to learn .