I'm working on a project car and I'm trying to figure what the best options are and what I'm going to be able to afford so I'd like some input from you guys to see if things are going the right way. It's a 94 TA. So far I have...

BMR LCA's (poly bushings non-adjustable) with Relocation brackets
UMI PHR Non adjustable
BMR upper PHR
Jegster TQ arm Non adjustable
Spohn 25mm rear sway bar
UMI K-member
UMI upper a-arms
1LE front sway bar
Stock shocks and struts and springs

I picked poly bushings because I want it to be a little smoother when I drive it on the street.

It's going to be a DD that sees alot of track time so as far as shocks and springs I need something that's going to provide a comfortable ride but perform and help me hookup at the track. I don't have SFC's but I plan on this car being fast enough to need a roll cage. Wolfe is like 45 min from me so I'll go and pick one up after the car is ready for it. But as far as setting up the car for street/strip I think I'm headed the right way but like I said I want to look into some good shocks and springs. I don't want the car lowered though. The car is going to be an LE3 383 with a cpt prorace trans and vigilante 3600 if that helps as far as what I'll need to hook well. Thanks for any input or comments guys.

Zach Ashwood

 

if you want it to be smooth you should of went with rubber bushings. As for your shocks, I would say hal's, afco or strange drag shocks. I am not too sure about drag springs tho, I dont think you would want them for a dd.

But most importantly, get some sub frame connectors. After i drove my car away from the welder's parking lot i couldnt believe the difference. Those would be first on my list.

 

I like the poly bushings on the street. I don't need sfc's though. With a roll cage there's no need for them it's just added weight.

 

Besides a chassis mounted adjustable TA, I would wait and see how it hooks. Then you can worry about upgrading the suspension, losing front end weight, etc. Do you know what tires your going to run?

 

If you want to DD your drag car, you should get double-adjustable shocks. Koni makes a good set.

 

I've never heard that SFC's aren't needed if you use a cage. I personally would want the frames tied together as much as possible.

 

I'm thinking I'll use a tire like maybe some ET streets. I'll be going on the stock rear end with just a girdle basically untill I break the thing. A roll cage will stiffen the car up more than sfc I would think. A six point cage should be enough but maybe I'll look into it. It's just like I said it's mostly going to be a full weighted car so it's heavy enough. I didn't want to add uneccesary weight. And actually testing first might not be a bad idea before I spend the money on shocks.

 

The cage is tied to the frame.

I'd keep the SFCs just to have good jacking points.