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Stop by from time to time to get the
latest Tips and tricks that just might
be the the one thing you needed to have,
to give you the edge in that race you
just can't seem to win! Face it, we
all got to have an edge some how or
we will be looking at bumpers all day!
The #1 Tech tip to remember is : This
car is what you need to fear in any
race you enter!
Always
have your car prepared before leaving
for the racetrack. The best way to
make sure you have not left anything
out is to follow a checklist:
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• 1.
Install wheels with proper offsets.
• 2. Set the tire pressures.
• 3. Check tire stagger.
• 4. Check fluid levels (
Scale the car with driver’s
weight and with a full fuel cell).
• 5. Unbolt shocks.
• 6. Set the ride height at
each corner.
• 7. Set camber.
• 8. Set caster.
• 9. Set the toe-out.
• 10. Set pinion angle.
• 11. Add weight if needed.
• 12. Reset the ride height
at each corner.
•13. Reset front-end alignment.
•14. Check Wheel Weights if
possible. Keep Ride Height + or
- 1/4 inch .
•15. Install shocks.
•16. Log all of your numbers
on the chassis & Weight Data
sheet.
Before
loading the car onto the trailer, make
one final check of the following items.
Doing so religiously, will prevent extra
work at the track.
Pre-loading
Checklist
Downloadable
Word.doc Version
- • Check
all fluids
• Check fastners
• Set Tire Pressures
• Torque Wheels
• Check Fuel Level
• Check Tire Stagger
• Check Sway Bar Condition
• Check Electrical and Fuel
Connections
• Check all Safety Equipment
• Check all Body Mountings
• Charge Battery
• Blow out radiator
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