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Post by yellerstang on Aug 20, 2015 18:59:26 GMT -7
So, what you you think seems to be the best body for stock tjet drag racing?
I am interested in 2 things.... keeping the pin in the slot and traction... long wheelbase, but what body? (NO WHEELIE BARS)
What do you think? Im sure there will be lots of opinions on this one!
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Post by Deleted on Aug 20, 2015 19:19:39 GMT -7
So, what you you think seems to be the best body for stock tjet drag racing? I am interested in 2 things.... keeping the pin in the slot and traction... long wheelbase, but what body? (NO WHEELIE BARS) What do you think? Im sure there will be lots of opinions on this one! Willys works well for me. short wheel base though.!
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Post by Eagle Racing on Aug 21, 2015 12:31:00 GMT -7
Well I have won races with a 70 Camaro and a Chevelle so those are my favorites. I am working on a GTO for next year. That will be my new favorite. I love the Willys to, I race a 33 Willys and a 41 Willys. The wife aka Pretty N Pink she like the 41 Willys truck.
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Post by yellerstang on Aug 21, 2015 18:03:56 GMT -7
I am wondering from a drag racing perspective, aside from what looks good. We all have our favorites. Has anyone ditched a favorite drag body because they found one that really helps their stock tjet perform better as a drag car?
Im thinking... what body has the best weight distribution to hook up and go without deslotting?
Here is an example... I love the Dash 65 GTO, I have a good one in primer. Its a bit tail heavy. Im thinking there are cars out there that balance better on the drag strip. Suggestions?? Thanks.
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Post by Eagle Racing on Aug 21, 2015 20:51:15 GMT -7
Stang I don't race bodies that look good and don't win.... Every car body I listed has done well in competition. The Dash GTO I have not raced and will find out if I can set it up to perform well. I hope so because I like GTO's .
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Post by Deleted on Aug 22, 2015 4:11:02 GMT -7
in my experience, the less mass behind the rear axle, the better. and it has been proven that even adding weight (unthought of in some cases and not allowed in 100% stock t-jet) in the front of the car greatly improves performance. I have to agree that longer wheel base is preferable, but MY guru recommends that I use Willys and I have won using them. I fully undersatnd and support other veins of thought as long as it works.
for stock AFX, I prefer the original Aurora 70&1/2 Camaro because, like the Dodge Daytona/Plymouth Superbird body, there are hold down posts in four corners of the body to press on the gear plate, helping it stay in place and avoiding the dreaded rear plate lift which can disengage the cluster/pinion from the crown gear. the lighted Dodge body might even be a better choice for the added weight in the front.
while informally racing with Jim Sgrig and a bunch of guys I ran a Porsche body on stock inline with the rear of the body (above the wheel well and back) removed and did well with that.
in a stock t-jet type category at another venue that we used to race, it was brought to my attention that someone WAS using additional weight in the front of the body under the hood area and his cars were much quicker. this is where I draw my "proven" comment from.
the last thing I want to be doing on race day is teching cars. I/WE want to race.
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Post by yellerstang on Aug 23, 2015 5:45:26 GMT -7
Al, this is the info I am looking for. I hope others comment on this too. Thanks.
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Post by SKR on Aug 23, 2015 11:50:45 GMT -7
Long wheel base do seem to work better. I've always liked this style of GTO bodies. I think they work well.
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Post by Eagle Racing on Aug 24, 2015 5:05:28 GMT -7
Long wheel base do seem to work better. I've always liked this style of GTO bodies. I think they work well. Just checked my GTO body. It is a Dash body. I dig the look of this one very nice.
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Post by yellerstang on Aug 24, 2015 7:40:19 GMT -7
I'm going to do some testing myself and make comparisons. As finicky as a stock tjet can be, the weight over the wheels has to make a difference. Of course the body rake can affect traction as well. My goal here is the best launch without deslotting. The track you have at Skippack provides a lot of traction compared to sectional Tony or tjet track.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 27, 2015 19:16:49 GMT -7
it is Wizzard and made from PVC. but I don't know the exact brand or formula. it does get exceptional traction.
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Post by yellerstang on Aug 31, 2015 9:59:04 GMT -7
So... for road racing its best to have the body "floating" on the chassis with the screws just a bit loose. Do you guys find that its also better for drag racing?
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Post by yellerstang on Aug 31, 2015 10:04:09 GMT -7
Al... I agree with your statement, its more fun to race than it is to be "teching" out the cars. Unfortunately, there are those who will do things that are sneaky and cheating. I have had to deal with stock class racers using silver brushes, afx paint stripped magnets, and balanced arms in the past. Funny, the guys who complained the loudest were the ones who were "stretching" the rules.... They thought I didn't know.
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