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Old Sep 25, 2006 | 10:21 PM
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Default Does traction bars affect handling?

OK, I already tried in Roadrace/Autocross but got no responce so hopefully you guys can help me. I have been thinking about getting a set of Full-Race traction bars for my EG6 but a buddy of mine says that it would help with wheel hop and traction but it will hurt the handling of the car, is this true?
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Old Sep 29, 2006 | 04:19 PM
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Im in a DC and I have the Full-race bars and IMO I think it handles like it would without it, if anything how would it affect handling? exspecially the Full-Race kit, if youve read up on how they designed theirs its perfection at its best
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Old Sep 29, 2006 | 05:43 PM
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Default Re: Does traction bars affect handling? (Blue_DX)

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Blue_DX &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">OK, I already tried in Roadrace/Autocross but got no responce
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They're not reccomended for that type of driving and you wont find many people using them. Obviously theres a good reason, one being "wheel-hop" isnt really a problem on roadcourses/track driving, and those bars are designed for the problem encounted in straight line drag racing.
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Old Sep 29, 2006 | 07:02 PM
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Default Re: Does traction bars affect handling? (KOALA YUMMIES)

after i put mine on the front end felt a lot more stiff. i think it helps out. my .02 cents
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Old Dec 24, 2006 | 08:25 AM
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Default Re: Does traction bars affect handling? (Blue_DX)

I have to say that I feel it does help alot. I pulled up the info on full race traction bars & went to work in the shop. I made a set for my dc & it does seem a little stiffer in the front end & I havent had wheel hop since. I didnt do the motor mount just the main traction bars. I may do the motor mount also in the next week or so...
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Old Dec 24, 2006 | 10:32 PM
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Default Re: Does traction bars affect handling? (Blue_DX)

The only effect it will have on handling a reduction in weight and your caster (radius rods) will not flex like with stock rubber bushings. Only good things if you ask me.
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