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Old 04-04-2014, 06:30 PM   #29
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Just curious with all the passes you have made, how often do things go snap, crackle, pop on our cars?

I have zero drag experience but will be trying it out this summer at a local speedway. Want the experience but don't wanna destroy my car after a few passes. I have full bolt-ons, PFADT suspension (stage 3 zL1), tuned, 3.91 gears and MGW shifter. Wheels are wider than stock (275/315 tires) with Invo street tires.

Just watched a vid with a bolt on mustang snapping the rear axle and blowing a slick on his second pass, so made me nervous about making the same mistake.
On a manual trans car if it wheel hops bad enough you can break a axle!
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Old 04-04-2014, 06:52 PM   #30
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On a manual trans car if it wheel hops bad enough you can break a axle!
So I have heard. That is why I went with the PFADT kit, it is supposed to reduce wheel hop.

Can't wait till summer hits but the first test and tune day I will be taking it slowly (crawl before walk).
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Old 04-04-2014, 10:07 PM   #31
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Yes if you start to feel wheel hop, I would get out if it.
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