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Old January 9th, 2005, 06:39 PM
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air bags?

im running high 12's and im wondering if i need airbags in the rear even though im launching straight. will it help me out on times?
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Old January 10th, 2005, 07:59 PM
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Maybe, are you experiencing wheel spin? Using T-brake? Raising the front left wheel?
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Old January 10th, 2005, 11:27 PM
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no wheel spin, and no im not lifting the wheel. im using my foot brake and when i get to 7 pounds the back right tire starts to break loose
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Old January 11th, 2005, 05:52 AM
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Put your batt. in the trunk.
Air bags are cheap, try one in the Rt. side
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Old January 11th, 2005, 12:06 PM
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ok. how many pounds do i need to start out at and then work my way up? thanks
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Old January 11th, 2005, 01:11 PM
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12lbs. An ATR rear sway bar does wonders also. Try a better pinion snubber. All those thing are cheap, and add up to measurable differences.
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