Launching turbo bugs...

Marty · Post by **Marty** » Tue May 29, 2001 9:57 pm

Hey Mike (Flying Tomato) funny seeing you here. Are you going to be making a switch?
I ran 30mm bars with adjustable spring plates and AVO adjustable shocks. Never broke a trans and was very easy to adjust to track conditions. I also ran 28" x 9" slicks.

flying tomato · Post by **flying tomato** » Tue May 29, 2001 11:58 pm

Hey Marty,
I hope to ease into the 11s again. Glad to hear you confirm the set up, I may try it soon.
For now I'll be happy to spectate when the big dogs come off the porch. Anything new with you, last I heard your turbo engine might go into the LGK dagster?
Come by the DKP tent for a cold one this Classic.

Matt Keene · Post by **Matt Keene** » Wed May 30, 2001 11:17 pm

Mike, thanks for the info. When you say purpose built rear shocks, do you have any particular spec in mind as I'm going to get Leda to make a pair of adjustable damping rate shocks soon. If you could give advice as to how hard/soft (compared to stock) the shocks should be, I would be most grateful.
matt

Chris Percival · Post by **Chris Percival** » Thu May 31, 2001 2:40 am

Matt, I think I raced you in my 03 at the Big Bang. You jumped the lights, and as it was my first time on the strip I did to! All good fun though eh?

flying tomato · Post by **flying tomato** » Thu May 31, 2001 6:41 am

I'm not an expert enough to suggest valveing on someone elses shocks. When I try this set up it will be with the AVO shocks Marty mentioned from RonLummusracing.com.

JasonH · Post by **JasonH** » Tue Jun 05, 2001 11:01 pm

To help Matt (the original question), just in case you haven't gotten it taken care of. Try lauching your bug at a lower RPM. I have driven a few turbo cars. My buddies Mustang, launches at 2000 RPM and nails it imediately. I launch my Ghia around 2500 - 3000 and run high 10's and low 11's all day on slicks. Hope to get those E.T.'s a little lower soon...

Matt Keene · Post by **Matt Keene** » Wed Jun 06, 2001 1:08 pm

Thanks Jason, I'll give it a go! What do you run that pulls tens? Sounds awesome!