Results 1 to 10 of 10

Thread: drive off help

  1. #1

    Default drive off help

    Hi we have a 2008 masterbuilt i was wondering what we could do to tighten it up in the dry slick off the corner. it just not tight enough on throttle we run on a 1/4 mile semi backed track any ideas thanks.

  2. #2
    Join Date
    Feb 2010
    Location
    On the edge all the time
    Posts
    122

    Cool

    shorten the right side bars if everything else is OK. We carry a spare set saves time measuring

  3. #3
    Join Date
    May 2007
    Location
    Glasgow, Kentucky
    Posts
    4,852

    Default

    Posted it a million times, For drive from the center off on the gas drop the left bottom bar on the chassis, this rotates the birdcage into the spring/shock package faster and sooner while when the lift bar and comes into play during throttle application and body roll.

  4. #4
    Join Date
    May 2011
    Location
    Moody, AL
    Posts
    163

    Default

    I'd try Ego's idea and see how that does for you. If not, try playing with the 5th possibly. I would maybe put some rebound in the 5th for when it goes to slick off and that should help you get some drive coming off the corner

  5. #5

    Default

    I'm having the exact same problem. I'm good going in but gettih back on the gas I have nothing. Just no traction. I run 4 bar and I don't really understand what all 4 bars do. I kbow each one does something different.
    MYLES MOOS RACING
    #20 Valvoline POWERED

  6. #6
    Join Date
    Jun 2009
    Location
    Central IL
    Posts
    654

  7. #7
    Join Date
    May 2011
    Location
    Moody, AL
    Posts
    163

    Default

    Quote Originally Posted by moosie34 View Post
    I'm having the exact same problem. I'm good going in but gettih back on the gas I have nothing. Just no traction. I run 4 bar and I don't really understand what all 4 bars do. I kbow each one does something different.
    I had that same problem, but I made adjustments to my 5th shock and it greatly improved. I moved it all the way up, and put a soft spring on mine, and whenever the track slicks off, I screwed the spanner nut on the 5th up a few rounds. This helped me a good deal getting on the throttle and gave it more foward drive/bite, and it also made the car squat on the RR more.

  8. #8
    Join Date
    Jun 2009
    Location
    Central IL
    Posts
    654

    Default

    Quote Originally Posted by latemodel86 View Post
    I had that same problem, but I made adjustments to my 5th shock and it greatly improved. I moved it all the way up, and put a soft spring on mine, and whenever the track slicks off, I screwed the spanner nut on the 5th up a few rounds. This helped me a good deal getting on the throttle and gave it more foward drive/bite, and it also made the car squat on the RR more.
    good info. most of your forward is derived from 5th/pull bar.

  9. #9

    Default

    Quote Originally Posted by latemodel86 View Post
    I had that same problem, but I made adjustments to my 5th shock and it greatly improved. I moved it all the way up, and put a soft spring on mine, and whenever the track slicks off, I screwed the spanner nut on the 5th up a few rounds. This helped me a good deal getting on the throttle and gave it more foward drive/bite, and it also made the car squat on the RR more.
    I thought you put turns in ur 5th coil to give more forward bite?
    MYLES MOOS RACING
    #20 Valvoline POWERED

  10. #10
    Join Date
    May 2011
    Location
    Moody, AL
    Posts
    163

    Default

    It's funny you say that. Last time I raced, I screwed the spannernut up when it got dry and slick, and it helped the car on throttle with foward drive. My buddy who told me to do that, recently just told me I can also screw the nut down on the 5th to help it like you just said, but I can't remember why he said it. I know it's contradicting, but that's what he told me. It's probably best not to listen to me, I'm just a teenager that loves dirt racing and is trying to help others off what little bit I know and my experiences. ha

Bookmarks

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •  

All times are GMT -5. The time now is 06:15 PM.


Powered by vBulletin® Version 4.2.0
Copyright © 2024 vBulletin Solutions, Inc. All rights reserved.