May 29, 2018:
As our old super stock springs have aged and taken a set over the years, the bounce when the Chevelle comes down from the launch has become uncontrollable and sloshes the fuel in the carburetor causing problems on the runs at the end of 1st gear. [See video below].
In an effort to gain better control, Chris has decided to install AFCO coilover progressive springs and shocks, and replace the old, lower control arms with aftermarket units from Summit. We’re hoping the AFCO kit will give us more control with the front of the car! – Roger
AFCO front shocks and progressive springs for the Chevelle
Summit lower control arms with bushings and lower ball joints
New lower A-arms going in! They come with new bushings and ball joints!
Chris making excellent progress on the upgrade!
If we lower the wheelie bars, it only slams the front end down harder creating even more bounce. Even raising the ladder bars didn’t help much, so here’s hoping!! It has been frustrating attempting to control the launch height and bounce in the Chevelle!!
I have heard nothing but good things about that setup from other racers so hopefully it will give the same results. 🙂
We need a breakthrough with the Chevelle!
Chris has the new coilovers shocks/springs and lower a-arms installed, set the camber and we set the toe-in yesterday afternoon. The front end is currently riding an inch higher with more travel before hitting the bump stop and is MUCH stiffer! We’re hopeful that we’ll have much more control on the launch height and will be able to control the bounce when coming back down so the car can run better going into 2nd gear.