Drag Shock Recommendation
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Drag Shock Recommendation
If you run adjustable shocks such as QA1 for drag racing? Please share your thoughts, satisfaction, and set-up recommendations.
Thank you in advance for your time.
Best Regards,
Thank you in advance for your time.
Best Regards,
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Simple: 600+ rwhp, stall converter, street tires and Z51 shocks make for real bad 2.0+ 60' times. The Vette's suspension system and tires are simply over powered.
In my 06 GTO with less rwhp and more weight, I ran a Pedders XA suspension package w/ MT275-DR's and pulled 1.44 60'
Due the fact that I really enjoy drag racing: Adjustable shocks and MT 305/35/19's in my future.
In my 06 GTO with less rwhp and more weight, I ran a Pedders XA suspension package w/ MT275-DR's and pulled 1.44 60'
Due the fact that I really enjoy drag racing: Adjustable shocks and MT 305/35/19's in my future.
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Lol...fortunately vettes can be full-weight grocery getters and run 9s 
Ha...your problem is with your tire selection (and foot), not your shocks. Even on street tires you should be cutting 1.8s controlling your throttle. Can't just stab it and go.
Put your 305/35/19s ET Street Radials on and go cut some 1.5s no problem. Don't waste money on drag shocks. There's a good reason you won't find much info on drag shocks on C6 vettes.
Simple: 600+ rwhp, stall converter, street tires and Z51 shocks make for real bad 2.0+ 60' times. The Vette's suspension system and tires are simply over powered.
In my 06 GTO with less rwhp and more weight, I ran a Pedders XA suspension package w/ MT275-DR's and pulled 1.44 60'
Due the fact that I really enjoy drag racing: Adjustable shocks and MT 305/35/19's in my future.
In my 06 GTO with less rwhp and more weight, I ran a Pedders XA suspension package w/ MT275-DR's and pulled 1.44 60'
Due the fact that I really enjoy drag racing: Adjustable shocks and MT 305/35/19's in my future.
Put your 305/35/19s ET Street Radials on and go cut some 1.5s no problem. Don't waste money on drag shocks. There's a good reason you won't find much info on drag shocks on C6 vettes.
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Its obvious those times are possible on stock suspension, as many have done it, but a 1.5 on those 19" MT's wont be easy. Granted the track prep on our local tracks here sucks, but I never got close to that. Going to try 17's this year hoping for good 60's.
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There's no substitute for seat time and given that drag racing is so much fun, why not get out there every chance you get, support your local track, and make some passes. I made 154 passes last year
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Lol...fortunately vettes can be full-weight grocery getters and run 9s
Ha...your problem is with your tire selection (and foot), not your shocks. Even on street tires you should be cutting 1.8s controlling your throttle. Can't just stab it and go.
Put your 305/35/19s ET Street Radials on and go cut some 1.5s no problem. Don't waste money on drag shocks. There's a good reason you won't find much info on drag shocks on C6 vettes.
Ha...your problem is with your tire selection (and foot), not your shocks. Even on street tires you should be cutting 1.8s controlling your throttle. Can't just stab it and go.
Put your 305/35/19s ET Street Radials on and go cut some 1.5s no problem. Don't waste money on drag shocks. There's a good reason you won't find much info on drag shocks on C6 vettes.
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Well, the shocks definitely won't hurt, lol...so no harm done other than to your wallet if you already got them.
Are you sure you have over 600rwhp? 121 is a pretty low trap speed. Should be more like 131 even on street tires unless you're racing at elevation.
Are you sure you have over 600rwhp? 121 is a pretty low trap speed. Should be more like 131 even on street tires unless you're racing at elevation.
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I was in and out of the gas, because the car spun ugly bad the 1st 330' (embarrassing). I have 10#'s of boost and meth total 18 degrees of timing w/ zero KR on an LS3 and LS7 exhaust. The really like my Vette. It is a beast. I bought the car stone stock in December and honestly need tires (already bought Pfaht Adjustables) and much more seat time.
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I was in and out of the gas time, because the car spun ugly bad the 1st 330' (embarrassing). I have 10#'s of boost and meth total 18 degrees of timing w/ zero KR on an LS3 and LS7 exhaust. The really like my Vette. Tt is a beast. I bought the car stone stock in December and honestly need tires (already bought Pfaht Adjustables) and much more seat time.
The car will certainly haul *** with some tire behind it.
I'm making similar numbers through my LS2 with 10# boost, meth and catless longtubes (625/570).
I can't even imagine driving it with stock tires, lol.
I haven't taken it back to the track yet since my blower was installed though. I've had some issues with my meth tank not sealing properly and am replacing my MAF this week...then I'll be back at it to see what she'll put down.
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That reminds me, I really need to get rid of these circa 2008 OEM runflats 
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Just so you guys know we may have discontinued the inverted sport shocks, but we do have a Coilover package with dedicated drag springs for those looking to get the best performance out of their drag cars.
Now keep in mind that with a little practice you should be able to get out of the hole quite a bit faster than a 2.00 60", but if you're serious about drag racing and don't mind giving up some cornering ability we can build you our Drag Specific Coilover Package.
Now keep in mind that with a little practice you should be able to get out of the hole quite a bit faster than a 2.00 60", but if you're serious about drag racing and don't mind giving up some cornering ability we can build you our Drag Specific Coilover Package.
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Is this the Coil-Over Package utilized by the RPM Transmission C6Z06 that pulls 1.3 60's?
I did buy a really nice used set of Pfadt Inverted Shocks that will be delivered Thursday. Do you have any drag racing damper setting recommendations? However, you never know when the urge to upgrade bites!!
Thanks for posting on this thread.
I did buy a really nice used set of Pfadt Inverted Shocks that will be delivered Thursday. Do you have any drag racing damper setting recommendations? However, you never know when the urge to upgrade bites!!
Thanks for posting on this thread.