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I have not tracked my car but do occasionally like to launch it. Otherwise, I am pretty gentle on it.
From day one I have had wheel hop although at the time I didn't know that was what it was called as my previous cars did not have this issue. I understand that this is not optimal for the car and of course it does not get you down the road faster!
I'm sure with better technique on a launch I could minimize the hop but the LCA relocation brackets and new LCA's seem like one possible "cure".
However, in reading numerous posts I see some people have indicated that if the car is at the stock ride height new brackets will either be of no help or might actually cause a problem as they will change the stock geometry for the worse. Furthermore, if I get the LCA's I might then have to get upper control arms. Not a deal breaker but I was hoping to make as few changes as possible and accomplish my goal.
I was looking at the Ford racing LCA's and brackets but realize that there are a lot of choices. So my questions are (finally):
1. Is there any benefit to adding the brackets and new LCA's in an otherwise stock suspension car?
2. Are the Ford brackets a good choice in terms of quality and ease of installation? (With my HP I assume I don't need welded brackets and the Ford units will be safe)
3. Is there a better (LCA) product that is easier to install etc.?
4. Would I need to make other suspension changes now and if so what? (I want to know what I am getting into)
5. What are the downsides to changing the LCA's and adding the brackets? Possible noise over bumps? Harsher ride? Anything else?
Thanks for any help you can provide. Think of me as a 3 year old when you try and explain suspension information. No big words.
From day one I have had wheel hop although at the time I didn't know that was what it was called as my previous cars did not have this issue. I understand that this is not optimal for the car and of course it does not get you down the road faster!
I'm sure with better technique on a launch I could minimize the hop but the LCA relocation brackets and new LCA's seem like one possible "cure".
However, in reading numerous posts I see some people have indicated that if the car is at the stock ride height new brackets will either be of no help or might actually cause a problem as they will change the stock geometry for the worse. Furthermore, if I get the LCA's I might then have to get upper control arms. Not a deal breaker but I was hoping to make as few changes as possible and accomplish my goal.
I was looking at the Ford racing LCA's and brackets but realize that there are a lot of choices. So my questions are (finally):
1. Is there any benefit to adding the brackets and new LCA's in an otherwise stock suspension car?
2. Are the Ford brackets a good choice in terms of quality and ease of installation? (With my HP I assume I don't need welded brackets and the Ford units will be safe)
3. Is there a better (LCA) product that is easier to install etc.?
4. Would I need to make other suspension changes now and if so what? (I want to know what I am getting into)
5. What are the downsides to changing the LCA's and adding the brackets? Possible noise over bumps? Harsher ride? Anything else?
Thanks for any help you can provide. Think of me as a 3 year old when you try and explain suspension information. No big words.