My road trip to NMRA Bowling Green saga...

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Sure thing.

BMR GT500 Drag Springs (front)
Adjustable spring perches & 10"/150lb springs (rear)
Strange struts (single adjustable)
Viking Warrior shocks
BMR (poly/solid) upper control arm
BMR (poly) econo lower control arms
BMR lower control arm relocation brackets
BMR bolt in anti roll bar

Thank you very much! I know this is a really subjective question, but would be interested in your thoughts on how the car handles and feels versus stock on the street. Would you be able to push it at all around corners, and would it be "safe" enough to drive on the freeway at say 80 mph with other cars on the road? Sorry to hijack your thread!
 

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I feel very safe in it. I just drove it 500 miles, 490 or so on the interstate. 75 going down, 85+ on the way back.

I have no front sway bar, so I crank the front struts up to 7, and that keeps the front pretty flat in the turns. I keep the BMR anti roll bar attached 24/7, so the combination of the two adds a little weirdness if I am to really, really push it, but I have no interest in that, with this car. Not worth the potential consequences.

It handles well enough for me to feel safe on the interstate and not creep around turns or anything like I might feel inclined to do when I have my fat/skinny setup on.

I also don't tailgate in this car and overall cautious, not due to the suspension, just trying to avoid an accident. That lends to feeling safer as well



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I feel very safe in it. I just drove it 500 miles, 490 or so on the interstate. 75 going down, 85+ on the way back.

I have no front sway bar, so I crank the front struts up to 7, and that keeps the front pretty flat in the turns. I keep the BMR anti roll bar attached 24/7, so the combination of the two adds a little weirdness if I am to really, really push it, but I have no interest in that, with this car. Not worth the potential consequences.

It handles well enough for me to feel safe on the interstate and not creep around turns or anything like I might feel inclined to do when I have my fat/skinny setup on.

I also don't tailgate in this car and overall cautious, not due to the suspension, just trying to avoid an accident. That lends to feeling safer as well

Thank you very much for your feedback- I really appreciate your willingness to help and generosity with information! I know exactly what you mean regarding the need to "creep" around turns and prevent hard braking on skinnies. Anyhow, it's really interesting to learn how it does without a front sway bar and the ARB connected on the street. I'm getting ready to make some suspension changes to my car and your feedback is very helpful- thanks again!
 

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No, that yielded after about 5 passes in the 1.3x - 60's.

I'm currently running a DSS driveshaft (w/cv joint). I do plan an upgrade to a 4", G-Force though.
 

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Before I hit the track again, along with stronger axles/diff.

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Yes, 8.8. Gun drilled 33's or regular 35's. If 33, I'll probably buy another Detroit Tru Trac, as my 31 is quiet, like the oem traction lok. If 35, the only choice I'm aware of is a Strange S-track.

I'm told by Moser and Strange, that they have c clip eliminator setups for street use, that supposedly won't wear and leak. These can also be setup to accept my factory brakes and abs.

My housing has the axle tubes welded and is braced.

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