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Old 09-11-2000, 09:27 PM   #1
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90/10 drag stock/struts on the street ?

Anyone ever use them on the street. I just use my car once a week for maybe 10 miles. Are they really that bad ?

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I wouldn't mind knowing the answer to this too...I've got 50/50 drag shocks and they're fine, but the struts I'm not too sure about?

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Old 09-11-2000, 10:10 PM   #3
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82 to 92 its all the same application just not sure what to call it...shock or strut?
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Old 09-11-2000, 10:17 PM   #4
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Using 90/10 front struts on the street can be dangerous. They are a drag race only part and should only be used for that. The front end will rise quickly and settle back down slowly. This will affect handling of the car. In a drag race you're only going straight. If you accelerate while going around a corner you may lose control on the street.

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Old 09-12-2000, 08:53 AM   #5
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Hey CRAZEINC what brand are the 50/50 drag
shocks and do you run them on the street.
(We are talking front shocks)

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I talked to a guy at the track with an IROC one time who said he tried it. Said it was very scary and wouldn't recommend it. Stephen covered why.
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