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Pro Stock John · 09-12-2012, 12:42 PM

Wondering if any folks have upgraded to aftermarket control arms etc and noticed an improvement on 60 ft?

My best so far on stock P-Zeros (auto guy here) is a 1.92 and I'm averaging 1.95's. I have some DR's coming and I'm thinking they will help a lot but sometimes in the past (4th gen days) we'd get some tire hop when we put on sticky tires.

willhe64 · 09-12-2012, 12:50 PM

I've read on here that aftermarket trailing arms are the biggest single thing you can do to your suspension to stop wheel hop and improve 60' times.

ModBargains.com · 09-12-2012, 01:40 PM

Subframe bushings would help as well, make sure that all the power gets put to the ground.

BMR Sales · 09-12-2012, 03:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Pro Stock John

Wondering if any folks have upgraded to aftermarket control arms etc and noticed an improvement on 60 ft?

My best so far on stock P-Zeros (auto guy here) is a 1.92 and I'm averaging 1.95's. I have some DR's coming and I'm thinking they will help a lot but sometimes in the past (4th gen days) we'd get some tire hop when we put on sticky tires.

Hey John there a couple rear suspension parts that really help with the wheel hop and 60ft times on these cars. The first part we normally reccomend for people concentrating on drag racing is the trailing arms and outer trailing arm bushings. These two parts are easy to install and make some of the biigest difference as far as performance goes. After these two part we generally recommend toe rods, rear cradle bushing kit, and rear sway bar.

I would get the car to the track and see how she runs on the factory suspension with the DRs and go from there. If there is anything I can help you out with or if you want some BMR parts give me a call.

Kyle

Rockit_z28 · 09-12-2012, 04:13 PM

John

You should have looked under my car at ls fest.

BMR Sales · 09-12-2012, 04:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Rockit_z28

John

You should have looked under my car at ls fest.

He definitely should of because he would have seen a whole bunch red BMR Suspension parts!

Rockit_z28 · 09-12-2012, 05:05 PM

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Originally Posted by BMR Sales

He definitely should of because he would have seen a whole bunch red BMR Suspension parts!

You mean just about the whole catalog.

Wish Al and you guys would have been at ls fest.

blackflag · 09-12-2012, 11:20 PM

Hey John, I'd try the DRs first and see how it does. On a close to stock powered car, you can take some deflection out of the car with trailing arms/toe-rods. But this mod seems to really shine when you add more power.

I have subframe connectors, toe-rods, and trailing arms with 20" ET Streets. Now Im dead on consistent with my 60' and 330' short times. But like we talked about, the 20" drag radials slowed my car down since its stock.

IMHO, I'd probably do trailing arms first along with cradle bushings. Then keep going from there if needed if you get hop. But more than likely, stock will be fine.

Pro Stock John · 09-13-2012, 09:33 AM

I've got DR's coming, and a converter is planned - my goal is 11.99 stock internal. So far I have the MPH to get there but not the traction.

Supercharged SS · 09-13-2012, 10:13 AM

John,

With slicks and trailing arms I went 1.44. I've just added cradle bushings, toe rods, and the Farks no hop upper control arm bushings. First time out with the new parts the car was only leaving on 11 psi so I saw no improvement. I'll be back on the track next Friday to try again.

Pro Stock John · 09-13-2012, 10:19 AM

Thanks guys. I better go look at BMR's site to become more familiar with the products.

BMR Sales · 09-13-2012, 10:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Rockit_z28

You mean just about the whole catalog.

Wish Al and you guys would have been at ls fest.

I wish we would have been there also but we couldn't get our Camaro finished up in time to get out there and do some racing.

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Originally Posted by Pro Stock John

Thanks guys. I better go look at BMR's site to become more familiar with the products.

When you are ready John give me a call!

Pro Stock John · 09-13-2012, 10:35 AM

Josh what do you mean by deflection?

BMR Sales · 09-13-2012, 10:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Pro Stock John

Josh what do you mean by deflection?

Deflection is the degree to which a structural element is displaced under a load. Basically it means how much movement/flex/give a part has under load.

09-12-2012, 12:42 PM	#1
Pro Stock John Writer Drives: 2010 SS / 1967 Camaro Join Date: May 2009 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 7,216	Suspension parts to help 60 ft? Wondering if any folks have upgraded to aftermarket control arms etc and noticed an improvement on 60 ft? My best so far on stock P-Zeros (auto guy here) is a 1.92 and I'm averaging 1.95's. I have some DR's coming and I'm thinking they will help a lot but sometimes in the past (4th gen days) we'd get some tire hop when we put on sticky tires. __________________ PROJECT HEAVY CHEVY Camaro Now: Mods for the Masses Part I \| Part II 13.15@106 1.95 \| 100% Stock 12.37@112 1.85 \| + Kooks Headers/Cats + 20" 555R + CAI + BW TB + UDP + Tune 12.06@113 1.70 \| + CD 3200 + 18" NT05R + RCR Intake + NE OTR + GPI Tune 11.84@115 1.59 \| + 3.91s + Race Star 17x7 Fronts 10.90@125 1.47 \| + GPI VVT Cam + BW Ported Heads + CD 3800

09-12-2012, 12:50 PM	#2
willhe64 Drives: 2012 45th Vert, 2011 4x4, 9sec Vega Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Canada Posts: 2,188	I've read on here that aftermarket trailing arms are the biggest single thing you can do to your suspension to stop wheel hop and improve 60' times. __________________ I feel it only fair to warn you, I have a black belt in CAPS LOCK.

09-12-2012, 04:13 PM	#5
Rockit_z28 www.1baddogracing.com Drives: 2010 IOM 2SS/RS Auto Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Indian Land, SC Posts: 998 View My Garage	John You should have looked under my car at ls fest. __________________ 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS Aqua Blue Metalllic (bolt-ons) 2020 Camaro 2SS/RS Satin Steel Metallic - Shock and Steel Edition 1 of 98 - A10 (bolt-ons) 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS IOM - 1,023 RWHP 813RWTQ (Previous Paxton Record Holder: 9.82@139) Built and Tuned by Heintz Racing Go: DSS 9", RPM Trans TH400, Carlyle Racing 15" Conversion, ECS Vortech YSI-B, Fore Fuel System, ID1700, Gall Racing 427 C.I LSX, Mast 285CC Heads, HR Custom Cam Show: Custom Painted Stripes/Badges (Orange Pearl over White), Z/TA Spoiler, VFN Hood, Weld Wheels http://www.HeintzRacing.com http://www.youtube.com/user/1baddogracing

09-12-2012, 11:20 PM	#8
blackflag Drives: 2012 2SS 45th Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: South Posts: 376 View My Garage	Hey John, I'd try the DRs first and see how it does. On a close to stock powered car, you can take some deflection out of the car with trailing arms/toe-rods. But this mod seems to really shine when you add more power. I have subframe connectors, toe-rods, and trailing arms with 20" ET Streets. Now Im dead on consistent with my 60' and 330' short times. But like we talked about, the 20" drag radials slowed my car down since its stock. IMHO, I'd probably do trailing arms first along with cradle bushings. Then keep going from there if needed if you get hop. But more than likely, stock will be fine. __________________ #1 2012 NMCA/LSX Challenge Series 2012 2SS 45th A6 Thanks to our Sponsors: coldairinductions.com (Cold Air Inductions) loughengines.com (Mike Lough Race Engines) granatellimotorsports.com (Granatelli Motorsports)

09-13-2012, 09:33 AM	#9
Pro Stock John Writer Drives: 2010 SS / 1967 Camaro Join Date: May 2009 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 7,216	I've got DR's coming, and a converter is planned - my goal is 11.99 stock internal. So far I have the MPH to get there but not the traction. __________________ PROJECT HEAVY CHEVY Camaro Now: Mods for the Masses Part I \| Part II 13.15@106 1.95 \| 100% Stock 12.37@112 1.85 \| + Kooks Headers/Cats + 20" 555R + CAI + BW TB + UDP + Tune 12.06@113 1.70 \| + CD 3200 + 18" NT05R + RCR Intake + NE OTR + GPI Tune 11.84@115 1.59 \| + 3.91s + Race Star 17x7 Fronts 10.90@125 1.47 \| + GPI VVT Cam + BW Ported Heads + CD 3800

09-12-2012, 01:40 PM	#3
ModBargains.com Drives: Widebody 2013 Mustang GT Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: 1721 E. Lambert Rd. Unit C, La Habra, Ca 90631 Posts: 2,848	Subframe bushings would help as well, make sure that all the power gets put to the ground.

09-13-2012, 10:13 AM	#10
Supercharged SS Account Suspended Drives: 2010 Camaro Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Sandy Hook, CT Posts: 11,927	John, With slicks and trailing arms I went 1.44. I've just added cradle bushings, toe rods, and the Farks no hop upper control arm bushings. First time out with the new parts the car was only leaving on 11 psi so I saw no improvement. I'll be back on the track next Friday to try again.

09-13-2012, 10:19 AM	#11
Pro Stock John Writer Drives: 2010 SS / 1967 Camaro Join Date: May 2009 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 7,216	Thanks guys. I better go look at BMR's site to become more familiar with the products. __________________ PROJECT HEAVY CHEVY Camaro Now: Mods for the Masses Part I \| Part II 13.15@106 1.95 \| 100% Stock 12.37@112 1.85 \| + Kooks Headers/Cats + 20" 555R + CAI + BW TB + UDP + Tune 12.06@113 1.70 \| + CD 3200 + 18" NT05R + RCR Intake + NE OTR + GPI Tune 11.84@115 1.59 \| + 3.91s + Race Star 17x7 Fronts 10.90@125 1.47 \| + GPI VVT Cam + BW Ported Heads + CD 3800

09-13-2012, 10:35 AM	#13
Pro Stock John Writer Drives: 2010 SS / 1967 Camaro Join Date: May 2009 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 7,216	Josh what do you mean by deflection? __________________ PROJECT HEAVY CHEVY Camaro Now: Mods for the Masses Part I \| Part II 13.15@106 1.95 \| 100% Stock 12.37@112 1.85 \| + Kooks Headers/Cats + 20" 555R + CAI + BW TB + UDP + Tune 12.06@113 1.70 \| + CD 3200 + 18" NT05R + RCR Intake + NE OTR + GPI Tune 11.84@115 1.59 \| + 3.91s + Race Star 17x7 Fronts 10.90@125 1.47 \| + GPI VVT Cam + BW Ported Heads + CD 3800