Control arms make you slower...

[Skinny]

So last time out, on a hotter day, I ran a 12.11 @ 112 on a 1.69 60'. Since then I have added a 160* thermostat, a fan switch, a poly trans mount, subframe connectors, and control arms. Tonight, on a cooler day with about the same humidity, I ran a best of 12.2-something @ 112, with a 1.77 60'. So how is it that I do a bunch of suspension mods and run a whole tenth off on my 60'??? All night 1.77, 1.78, and a couple 2.0s! Maybe I should put the stock control arms back on and try again???

[AZ3.8Camaro]

Are you using street tires or some form of drag tires?

You probably just need to learn how to launch your new setup.

I am not saying you can't launch, because a 1.7 is still way better than my best 60', but I know when you change something, it takes a little while to get used to how it behaves.

[Arctc Wolf]

subframe connectors added a little weight. the rear suspension is now stiffer than it was, which might be the reason behind the lower 60 ft. time. perhaps something else contributed. I wouldn't worry. ur 1/4 time is still very fast and ur 60 ft. didn't go up too much. just keep at it and maybe u need to re-learn how to launch the car. like 3.8camaro said.

[MustangEater8251]

Thats nothign to sweat, that small of a difference could be bad track prep. Also might take some getting used to launching harder.

[Shirl]

Still damn good times! I'm thinking the humidity had a say in it. You're ET's/mph were pretty much the same.

[WickEdSix9838]

i slowed down my first about 4 passes w/the new suspension, i put a TA and poly bushings in the LCA's and PHR, i normally ran 15.8's at this track w/stock setup and my first 4 passes i couldtn even run a 16, then i lowered my tire PSI to 31 lbs. and ended up running a 15.74 which is .13 quicker than my old best w/street tires in the summer, then this past weekend i bettered it to a 15.50 which is better than i ran in March, so keep practicing on the launch, it'll come around...

[Skinny]

There was a bit of sarcasm is the title of the thread. I know it wasn't the control arms that slowed me down. I've always run better times when hotlapping my car... the 160* thermostat might have done it for me. Might be going back to the 195* soon.