shark bite rear end? how do they hook up
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Heel & Toe
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From: bucksport maine
shark bite rear end? how do they hook up
can any one tell me how the shark bite rear ends for the c3 hook up on at the drag way and how they are on the road? or would it be better off going with the "6 link" from dragvette. i want it to be mostly a bolt in project.
Drifting
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From: League City TX
I dont have any hands on direct comparisons between the two, but that doesnt stop me from having opinions. 
The Shark bite kit really is just a different spring/shock set up. It does nothing for the rear wheel camber curve.
The DragVette kit lowers the inner strut rod mounting point which should result in the rear tires staying more vertical.
From a drag only perspective, the DragVette kit should be a better choice.
The Shark bite kit really is just a different spring/shock set up. It does nothing for the rear wheel camber curve.
The DragVette kit lowers the inner strut rod mounting point which should result in the rear tires staying more vertical.
From a drag only perspective, the DragVette kit should be a better choice.
Pro
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From: Lantana TX
That was a great question
Does anyone have any good track data on the Dragvette? I personally can not afford a complete Toms right now, but maybe this will get me over for a while. Do you all think it may hold up OK for up to 600HP?Later,
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These are three different systems.
Dragvette replaces the camber rods and adds upper rods, improving the camber curve, especially for drag racing.
Sharkbite is just a different way to mount springs and shocks. It could be combined with the Dragvette kit if there is clearance.
The Tom's halfshafts and diffs are stronger parts for the rotating parts. The Dragvette kit may help reduce the stress on the halfshafts (since they only have to carty rotational loads since the upper rods handle locating the tariling arms) but does nothing for rear end strength. Toms should work with the other if there is clearance.
All three kits do different things. An all out car may have to use all three.
Dragvette replaces the camber rods and adds upper rods, improving the camber curve, especially for drag racing.
Sharkbite is just a different way to mount springs and shocks. It could be combined with the Dragvette kit if there is clearance.
The Tom's halfshafts and diffs are stronger parts for the rotating parts. The Dragvette kit may help reduce the stress on the halfshafts (since they only have to carty rotational loads since the upper rods handle locating the tariling arms) but does nothing for rear end strength. Toms should work with the other if there is clearance.
All three kits do different things. An all out car may have to use all three.
