High lift bad for handling/lauches?? [Archive] - Chevelle Tech

: High lift bad for handling/lauches??


1971SS350
Mar 3rd, 04, 1:47 AM
I have a 71 chevelle and it has lifter springs in the back and is a little higher in the front than stock. (you can fit your fist between the rear tire and the quarter panel). I was wondering if this hurts the performance handling and launching-wise. I hears somewhere that the lower control arms should be parallel to the ground. Is this tue at all. I just do not want the body to roll when going around corners or have wheel-hop.
:rolleyes:

RacnJsn95
Mar 3rd, 04, 2:03 AM
Don't post the same topic on more than one section... K, Thx... Anyway, The car will handle better if it is lower. I'm not sure on how the height effects the launching capabilities though.

TJC
Mar 3rd, 04, 7:22 AM
http://www.baselinesuspensions.com/info/Launching_A_Drag_Car.htm

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