Lowering Springs affect ET?

I've been thinkng of lowering my car lately but I was just wondering how they affect your ET at the drag strip. Because I do like to occasionally take my car to the strip, but I also like the look of the lowered stance. Any input would be appreciated.

Typically lowering a car can hurt transferring weight to your rear tires when launching, hurting your 0-60 time.

The biggest factor is when you lower your car, the rear control arms will no longer be parallel to the ground. This will hurt your traction. It can be corrected with the Spohn LCA relocation brackets we sell (part # SS210). They also have multiple mounting positions that allow you even improve your pinion angle over stock for MORE traction. They are a real bargin for 65.00 too :)

I see. Those relocation brackets sound awesome. Just $65? You only have to buy one set right? Thanks for all the help!

I see. Those relocation brackets sound awesome. Just $65? You only have to buy one set right? Thanks for all the help!


Yes you only need one set. They are a great bang for the buck (one of the best for your 60 foot).

Yes you only need one set. They are a great bang for the buck (one of the best for your 60 foot).

Thanks alot. You answered all my questions and be in contact with you in the next few weeks.

i lowered my car and used the relocation brackets. no noticable difference at the track.

i lowered my car and used the relocation brackets. no noticable difference at the track.

Did you experiment with the different bolt positions to change the pinion angle?

What tires were you running?

If you didn't have enough available traction, no amount of pinion angle is going to improve ET's. However, going from stock to a positve pinion angle (which happens when you lower without LCA brackets) usually will hurt your 60 foots.

I have the spoon relocation brackets. i used the lowest setting. its a tad on the negative side. I was running a 13.1 before, and am still - right around the 110mph mark. i never realy had that good of traction, and also, my clutch is slipping. need a bigger rear, new clutch, and some sticky tires.

I have the spoon relocation brackets. i used the lowest setting. its a tad on the negative side. I was running a 13.1 before, and am still - right around the 110mph mark. i never realy had that good of traction, and also, my clutch is slipping. need a bigger rear, new clutch, and some sticky tires.

You definitely need a working clutch and stick tires to get a good 60 foot time. LCA brackets should have no effect on MPH as that is an indication of the HP of the motor, not a function of traction.

yup. the clutch is on its way, and i need a bit more money for the 12bolt before i can run with sticky tires.

yup. the clutch is on its way, and i need a bit more money for the 12bolt before i can run with sticky tires.

On my 3rd ten bolt and counting.:)

On my 3rd ten bolt and counting.:)

Time to invest in one of our Moser 12 bolts!

are the mosers a direct bolt in? i heard you have to weld some brake brackets on. how much for a moser 12bolt with abs/tcs and the auburn diff cover.

are the mosers a direct bolt in? i heard you have to weld some brake brackets on. how much for a moser 12bolt with abs/tcs and the auburn diff cover.

Plan on about 2,500$

yea. thats what im seeing. still not sure betweent he strange and moser. :shrug:

are the mosers a direct bolt in? i heard you have to weld some brake brackets on. how much for a moser 12bolt with abs/tcs and the auburn diff cover.

They are a direct bolt in (works with factory torque arm, brakes, LCA's etc). The only thing you need to change is the sway bar mounting brackets since the moser axle tubes are so much larger than stock. The pricing varies on the options you want. Just email or give us a call and we can give you pricing and/or advice.