Setting up an IRS/Drivetrain for Drag Racing

[Cmurf_SS]

What are the thoughts on Drag Bags?? How do they work and what are the pro's /cons?

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Originally Posted by Cmurf_SS

What are the thoughts on Drag Bags?? How do they work and what are the pro's /cons?

I do not think drag bag will work with coil overs

mike
dms

[speedster]

Originally Posted by Ject

when saying the Axels... you both reffering to the 2 rear half shafts correct? Yes


Also, Question for Pfadt....
The Pfadt Carbon Fiber Drive Shaft Assembly, will there be one available for the Camaro ? You'll have to ask Jordan for that one.


I love Pedders suspension.... but the website confuses me as to what products are actually available. You'll have to ask Mike for that one.

Both Pfadt and Pedders are reputable suspension companies.

[rayhawk]

Originally Posted by dms

Actually, I think the weak link are the axles. 2 different Pedders dealers have done programs only for manuals, and have broken axles! My understanding from GM s the diff is pretty strong. We have a special diff bushings and cradle bushing sets that are solid and a high very high dura. Drag racers and very high hp Camaros will seriously appreciate the control yet sound reducing controls they will offer.

Even though Pedders tests all of our products on the track, the emphasis for our parts, when we look at all spectrums, performance, comfort, noise abatement, durability, we are focused for serious aggressive street applications, that just happen to work on a Track as well.

thanks
mike
dms

Do you have any pictures of the broken axles? A lot of people keep saying they broke the axle, but it is actually the CV joint that failed based on pictures I have seen. I would like to know where the weak link is here if you have any more info.

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Originally Posted by rayhawk

Do you have any pictures of the broken axles? A lot of people keep saying they broke the axle, but it is actually the CV joint that failed based on pictures I have seen. I would like to know where the weak link is here if you have any more info.

It traditionally is the CV joints, but it is the assembly that has to be replaced. I do not have any pictures but I do remember one of them broke where the axle goes into the joint

mike
dms

[IPS Brandon]

The bearing cups are cracking due to the surface area on the join, allowing the joint to separate, causing the failures from what small amounts of evidence we have seen. There are several options that should be on the market this winter.

There will be some 300m shaft options soon, I will stay up on an ETA date.

-Brandon

[RickF]

Originally Posted by Jordan

You keep saying you'll beat a Z06. What was done to the Z06 and what was done to the G8? Was the same driver driving each car? I could beat a lot of Z06's in a Miata if the Z06 driver was a beginner. We've got a Z06 and I'll bring it out if you want to run it against your G8. We'll even run on the Run flats. Just name the place.

Kind regards,

[IPS Brandon]

Originally Posted by RickF

Confidence at its best! But when you produce top level suspension and chassis pieces that's what you get!

Also there are 1000 hp axles available, and drive shafts for 1000 hp will be releasing soon as well!

It is just amazing to me how fast this car has the capability to hook and create so much power.

Regards

[chappy48]

I don't know what half the stuff they're talking about is, but gotta love two of the top suspension companies going at it

[Info@PeddersUSA.com]

Pedders has 4 Drag race kits that we have developed:


1. PEDDERS CAMARO BASIC DRAG BUSHING PACKAGE
Merlin Store P/N is CAMAROBASICDRAG
10/5/09 The Zeta II CAMARO Platform Is an excellent beginning suspension package that can be greatly improved with the magic that Pedders has to offer. Wheel hop is an issue for the G8. There will be 3 levels of Pedders Drag Packages to meet the needs of the occassional user to the hard core user. This is Level 1, our basic package

Part # Pedders Compnent
EP1201 CAMARO TOTAL REAR SUB FRAME BUSHING REPLACEMENT
EP1167HD REAR ZETA HD DIFFERENTIAL BUSHING KIT
EP6578 CAMARO Front Radius Rod STIFFENING SNUBBERS (new)
PDUSACAMFULL CAMARO REAR EXTENDED CAMBER, TOE ADJUSTERS, FRONT CASTER ECCENTRICS & CAMBER ADJUSTERS

2. PEDDERS CAMARO DRAG BUSHING KIT #2
Merlin Store P/N is CAMARODRAGKIT2
10/5/09 This kit is designed to strengthen up the back end by replacing all the bushings in the rear and increase front positive caster. The strength of this drag package is to pass on torque, and seriously reduce wheel hop, and improve the 60 feet times. There will be 3 levels of Pedders Drag Packages to meet the needs of the occassional user to the hard core user. This is Level 2

Part # Pedders Compnent
EP1201 CAMARO TOTAL REAR SUB FRAME BUSHING REPLACEMENT
EP1167HD REAR ZETA HD DIFFERENTIAL BUSHING KIT
EP6578 CAMARO Front Radius Rod STIFFENING SNUBBERS (new)
EP7322 Camaro Rear Control arm - Upper inner rear. Possibly being updated
EP7264 Zeta rear lower control arm inner
EP7323 Zeta Camaro Rear Toe, and trailing arm links in and out.
EP7323 Zeta Camaro Rear Toe, and trailing arm links in and out.
PDUSACAMFULL CAMARO REAR EXTENDED CAMBER, TOE ADJUSTERS, FRONT CASTER ECCENTRICS & CAMBER ADJUSTERS
EP7323 Zeta Camaro Rear Toe, and trailing arm links in and out.
EP7323 Zeta Camaro Rear Toe, and trailing arm links in and out.

3. 10/5/09 PEDDERS CAMARO EXTREME DRAG PACKAGE
Merlin Store P/N is CAMAROEXTDRAG
This package is for the CAMARO owner who uses his CAMARO primarily for Drag Racing. They will be able to use it on the street as well, but the handling through the twisties may be reduced There will be 3 levels of Pedders Drag Packages to meet the needs of the occassional user to the hard core user. This is Level 3, our extreme package

P/N PEDDERS PARTS DESCRIPTION
220032 "Camaro 2009 Front drop Coils & Ride Height with 20"" Wheels at 667mm
"
220032 "Camaro 2009 Front drop Coils & Ride Height with 20"" Wheels at 667mm
"
EP1167HD REAR ZETA HD DIFFERENTIAL BUSHING KIT
EP1201 CAMARO TOTAL REAR SUB FRAME BUSHING REPLACEMENT
EP2112 Zeta Steering Rack Bush
EP6577 CAMARO Front Radius Rod Bushing
EP7322 Camaro Rear Control arm - Upper inner rear. Possibly being updated
EP7264 Zeta rear lower control arm inner
EP7323 Zeta Camaro Rear Toe, and trailing arm links in and out.
EP7323 Zeta Camaro Rear Toe, and trailing arm links in and out.
PDUSACAMFULL CAMARO REAR EXTENDED CAMBER, TOE ADJUSTERS, FRONT CASTER ECCENTRICS & CAMBER ADJUSTERS
EP7323 Zeta Camaro Rear Toe, and trailing arm links in and out.
EP7323 Zeta Camaro Rear Toe, and trailing arm links in and out.

and finally our best #4:
PEDDERS CAMARO EXTREME XA DRAG PACKAGE
Merlin Store P/N is CAMARO EXTXADRAG
10/5/09 This package is for the CAMARO owner who uses his CAMARO primarily for Drag Racing. They will be able to use it on the street as well, but the handling through the twisties may be reduced There will be 4 levels of Pedders Drag Packages to meet the needs of the occassional user to the hard core user. This is Level 4,iT ADDS OUR ExTREME xa KIT to Level 3

P/N PEDDERS PARTS DESCRIPTION
160086 Camaro eXtreme Xa Multi Adjustable Coilover Kit By Pedders with 8kg/mm Front and 10kg/mm Rear Coil Rates
EP1167HD REAR ZETA HD DIFFERENTIAL BUSHING KIT
EP1201 CAMARO TOTAL REAR SUB FRAME BUSHING REPLACEMENT
EP2112 Zeta Steering Rack Bush
EP6577 CAMARO Front Radius Rod Bushing
EP7322 Camaro Rear Control arm - Upper inner rear. Possibly being updated
EP7264 Zeta rear lower control arm inner
EP7323 Zeta Camaro Rear Toe, and trailing arm links in and out.
EP7323 Zeta Camaro Rear Toe, and trailing arm links in and out.
PDUSACAMFULL CAMARO REAR EXTENDED CAMBER, TOE ADJUSTERS, FRONT CASTER ECCENTRICS & CAMBER ADJUSTERS
EP7323 Zeta Camaro Rear Toe, and trailing arm links in and out.
EP7323 Zeta Camaro Rear Toe, and trailing arm links in and out.

SET FRONT CAMBERS TO -.3
SET FRONT CASTERS TO MOST POSITIVE
SET FRONT TOE IN TO .05 EACH WHEEL
SET REAR CAMBER TO MOST POSITIVE
SET REAR TOE IN TO .05 EACH WHEEL
SET FRONT DAMPERS TO 0 CLICKS (FULL SOFT)
SET REAR DAMPERS TO 10-12 CLICKS OR AS DESIRED
HEIGHT OF BACK END SHOULD BE 10-15MM HIGHER THAN front


thanks
mike
dms

[IPS Brandon]

Originally Posted by dms

Pedders has 4 Drag race kits that we have developed:


1. PEDDERS CAMARO BASIC DRAG BUSHING PACKAGE
Merlin Store P/N is CAMAROBASICDRAG
10/5/09 The Zeta II CAMARO Platform Is an excellent beginning suspension package that can be greatly improved with the magic that Pedders has to offer. Wheel hop is an issue for the G8. There will be 3 levels of Pedders Drag Packages to meet the needs of the occassional user to the hard core user. This is Level 1, our basic package

Part # Pedders Compnent
EP1201 CAMARO TOTAL REAR SUB FRAME BUSHING REPLACEMENT
EP1167HD REAR ZETA HD DIFFERENTIAL BUSHING KIT
EP6578 CAMARO Front Radius Rod STIFFENING SNUBBERS (new)
PDUSACAMFULL CAMARO REAR EXTENDED CAMBER, TOE ADJUSTERS, FRONT CASTER ECCENTRICS & CAMBER ADJUSTERS

2. PEDDERS CAMARO DRAG BUSHING KIT #2
Merlin Store P/N is CAMARODRAGKIT2
10/5/09 This kit is designed to strengthen up the back end by replacing all the bushings in the rear and increase front positive caster. The strength of this drag package is to pass on torque, and seriously reduce wheel hop, and improve the 60 feet times. There will be 3 levels of Pedders Drag Packages to meet the needs of the occassional user to the hard core user. This is Level 2

Part # Pedders Compnent
EP1201 CAMARO TOTAL REAR SUB FRAME BUSHING REPLACEMENT
EP1167HD REAR ZETA HD DIFFERENTIAL BUSHING KIT
EP6578 CAMARO Front Radius Rod STIFFENING SNUBBERS (new)
EP7322 Camaro Rear Control arm - Upper inner rear. Possibly being updated
EP7264 Zeta rear lower control arm inner
EP7323 Zeta Camaro Rear Toe, and trailing arm links in and out.
EP7323 Zeta Camaro Rear Toe, and trailing arm links in and out.
PDUSACAMFULL CAMARO REAR EXTENDED CAMBER, TOE ADJUSTERS, FRONT CASTER ECCENTRICS & CAMBER ADJUSTERS
EP7323 Zeta Camaro Rear Toe, and trailing arm links in and out.
EP7323 Zeta Camaro Rear Toe, and trailing arm links in and out.

3. 10/5/09 PEDDERS CAMARO EXTREME DRAG PACKAGE
Merlin Store P/N is CAMAROEXTDRAG
This package is for the CAMARO owner who uses his CAMARO primarily for Drag Racing. They will be able to use it on the street as well, but the handling through the twisties may be reduced There will be 3 levels of Pedders Drag Packages to meet the needs of the occassional user to the hard core user. This is Level 3, our extreme package

P/N PEDDERS PARTS DESCRIPTION
220032 "Camaro 2009 Front drop Coils & Ride Height with 20"" Wheels at 667mm
"
220032 "Camaro 2009 Front drop Coils & Ride Height with 20"" Wheels at 667mm
"
EP1167HD REAR ZETA HD DIFFERENTIAL BUSHING KIT
EP1201 CAMARO TOTAL REAR SUB FRAME BUSHING REPLACEMENT
EP2112 Zeta Steering Rack Bush
EP6577 CAMARO Front Radius Rod Bushing
EP7322 Camaro Rear Control arm - Upper inner rear. Possibly being updated
EP7264 Zeta rear lower control arm inner
EP7323 Zeta Camaro Rear Toe, and trailing arm links in and out.
EP7323 Zeta Camaro Rear Toe, and trailing arm links in and out.
PDUSACAMFULL CAMARO REAR EXTENDED CAMBER, TOE ADJUSTERS, FRONT CASTER ECCENTRICS & CAMBER ADJUSTERS
EP7323 Zeta Camaro Rear Toe, and trailing arm links in and out.
EP7323 Zeta Camaro Rear Toe, and trailing arm links in and out.

and finally our best #4:
PEDDERS CAMARO EXTREME XA DRAG PACKAGE
Merlin Store P/N is CAMARO EXTXADRAG
10/5/09 This package is for the CAMARO owner who uses his CAMARO primarily for Drag Racing. They will be able to use it on the street as well, but the handling through the twisties may be reduced There will be 4 levels of Pedders Drag Packages to meet the needs of the occassional user to the hard core user. This is Level 4,iT ADDS OUR ExTREME xa KIT to Level 3

P/N PEDDERS PARTS DESCRIPTION
160086 Camaro eXtreme Xa Multi Adjustable Coilover Kit By Pedders with 8kg/mm Front and 10kg/mm Rear Coil Rates
EP1167HD REAR ZETA HD DIFFERENTIAL BUSHING KIT
EP1201 CAMARO TOTAL REAR SUB FRAME BUSHING REPLACEMENT
EP2112 Zeta Steering Rack Bush
EP6577 CAMARO Front Radius Rod Bushing
EP7322 Camaro Rear Control arm - Upper inner rear. Possibly being updated
EP7264 Zeta rear lower control arm inner
EP7323 Zeta Camaro Rear Toe, and trailing arm links in and out.
EP7323 Zeta Camaro Rear Toe, and trailing arm links in and out.
PDUSACAMFULL CAMARO REAR EXTENDED CAMBER, TOE ADJUSTERS, FRONT CASTER ECCENTRICS & CAMBER ADJUSTERS
EP7323 Zeta Camaro Rear Toe, and trailing arm links in and out.
EP7323 Zeta Camaro Rear Toe, and trailing arm links in and out.

SET FRONT CAMBERS TO -.3
SET FRONT CASTERS TO MOST POSITIVE
SET FRONT TOE IN TO .05 EACH WHEEL
SET REAR CAMBER TO MOST POSITIVE
SET REAR TOE IN TO .05 EACH WHEEL
SET FRONT DAMPERS TO 0 CLICKS (FULL SOFT)
SET REAR DAMPERS TO 10-12 CLICKS OR AS DESIRED
HEIGHT OF BACK END SHOULD BE 10-15MM HIGHER THAN front


thanks
mike
dms

Any drag times, et before and afters?

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Originally Posted by IPS Brandon

Any drag times, et before and afters?

Not yet

These systems are based on what we know about ZETA and Zeta II and what happens dynamically

mike
dms

[D1BADZ]

how bout now?

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Originally Posted by D1BADZ

how bout now?

We have multiple systems sold, but have not done an official test.
We will not be using the Pedders Camaro because first of all we were running out of time due to getting the Camaro 2 months late, and delays in customs for our test bits.

So we will need to find a Camaro that has data that is a consistant driver that can be updated for before/after. I have contacted a number of our dealers but have not received a answer back

mike
dms