stock compared to tubular control arms
January 17th, 2013, 02:28 PM
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stock compared to tubular control arms
Looking to possibly switch my 69 olds over from stock control arms to tubular control arms, biggest reason is to save some weight. Is this worth it both in performance and saving weight? All opinions welcome. Thanks, Andy.
January 17th, 2013, 03:55 PM
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at the beginning of one of the race seasons John Force was noticably thinner. when asked he said that the crew said it would cost $100,000 to get 50 more pounds out of the car and then said "$100k for 50 lbs?, maybe I could use a few more salads!"
point is if you are doing it for weight there are far more cost effective ways. the reason for tubular a-arms is handling. they do not deflect and twist like stamped ones can.
point is if you are doing it for weight there are far more cost effective ways. the reason for tubular a-arms is handling. they do not deflect and twist like stamped ones can.
January 18th, 2013, 05:41 AM
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at the beginning of one of the race seasons John Force was noticably thinner. when asked he said that the crew said it would cost $100,000 to get 50 more pounds out of the car and then said "$100k for 50 lbs?, maybe I could use a few more salads!"
point is if you are doing it for weight there are far more cost effective ways. the reason for tubular a-arms is handling. they do not deflect and twist like stamped ones can.
point is if you are doing it for weight there are far more cost effective ways. the reason for tubular a-arms is handling. they do not deflect and twist like stamped ones can.
January 18th, 2013, 05:46 AM
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Santhuff front coil springs not only work excellent but save over 10 lbs, make sure you have these before you speed money on tubular control arms.
January 22nd, 2013, 11:01 AM
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Sounds like there's very little weight savings switching to tubular...The weight savings I've have done is mini starter, aluminum heads, fiberglass hood, rims. As far as performance I might not gain much either. I went with polyeurothane bushings, thick front sway bar, rear sway bar when I rebuilt my suspension years ago......Thanks for the input and opinions.
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