My Autofab 4 link solid axle install
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Pro
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From: Olive Branch MS
Wow, nice. Can you post some pictures of your setup. You are a little lighter than me so far. L79racer sent me some of his. Maybe he'll post some up. His came out great except for one welding mistake made by the company that makes the kit.
Drifting
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I was asked about the weight savings with a straight axle, so to get ready to set up the suspension for the track I did a 4 corner weigh-in. I was surprised that the car is only 3150lbs. I haven't done any of the extreme weight saving things either. Just your normal aluminum engine stuff and radiator. I'm even running a 700R4 and side pipes right now. This is with a completely stock interior, too. Also, this was weighed at a shop that does circle track car chassis so, his scales are pretty accurate. Now, I bet I can get this thing under 3000 pretty easy.
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Melting Slicks
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From: North NJ
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From: Olive Branch MS
Yeah, I finally did. I drove it about 15 miles to track after putting 5 gallons of gas in it at the Shell station. Lowered the drag radial pressure and softened the coilover/shock settings. It was able to pull 1.48 60 foots and a 6.65 1/8 mile passes. This works out to about 10.40 or so in the 1/4 mile. The thing hooked up and went straight, then I drove it back home. I was very happy.
I would recomment this setup to anyone wanting to do this type of modification to their Corvette. You definitely don't need a straight axle with the aftermarket part available, but this was a very cost effective option for me.
I would recomment this setup to anyone wanting to do this type of modification to their Corvette. You definitely don't need a straight axle with the aftermarket part available, but this was a very cost effective option for me.
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From: Olive Branch MS
The rear shocks (QA1 single adjustable) were set to 2 clicks from full soft at the track. My front shocks have 3 settings and I had them at the 90/10 position and I always take the front sway bar off. The front shocks are the 3 way ajustable Summit brand cheapies.
Melting Slicks
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From: North NJ
Yeah, I finally did. I drove it about 15 miles to track after putting 5 gallons of gas in it at the Shell station. Lowered the drag radial pressure and softened the coilover/shock settings. It was able to pull 1.48 60 foots and a 6.65 1/8 mile passes. This works out to about 10.40 or so in the 1/4 mile. The thing hooked up and went straight, then I drove it back home. I was very happy.
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