Stupid idea or not?

Kamaro Killer · 05-09-2002, 02:56 PM

I was thinking about adding some weight to the trunk of my car. I was thinking about maybe putting some heavy weights in the trunk so I get better traction. I realize that I will propably take some mpg away, but I am just concerned about getting some more traction. What do you guys think? Thanks, Keith

Mr 5 0 · 05-09-2002, 03:27 PM

Adding trunk weight will help a bit with traction and it's free, but now you've added more weight for the engine to pull, too. Not that this cancels out the trunk-weight benefits, but it does diminish them a bit.

It would be better to upgrade the control arms and rear shocks, then go to a softer-compound tire, or if money is an issue, just run a stickier tire.

QUIN · 05-09-2002, 03:45 PM

i agree, suspension is the better mod here.
Q

gtsr515 · 05-09-2002, 04:11 PM

I have been running 1-2 bags of concrete in my rear hatch for years, this only really seems to help at the track (slicks) and with suspension mods, as guys stated above, you need to upgrade the rear suspension first, run a sticky tire, then try the Voodoo.

Put the battery in the back, thats a no brainer, cheap, it works in 2 ways, better traction and car handles better.

Remove the front sway bar.

Agent_4573 · 05-09-2002, 04:44 PM

Remove the front sway bar??? How does that help?

gtsr515 · 05-09-2002, 05:58 PM

Removing the front sway bar allows for much more weight transfer to the rear, improving traction.

explicitone · 05-09-2002, 11:57 PM

If you are set on putting more weight in the back. relocate the battery to the trunk that way you get the weight in the back that you want while taking some off the nose of the car were it needs to lose some and if you go this way mount the battery over the right rear tire as far back as you can.

05-09-2002, 02:56 PM	#1
Kamaro Killer Mustang Enthusiast Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 528	Stupid idea or not? I was thinking about adding some weight to the trunk of my car. I was thinking about maybe putting some heavy weights in the trunk so I get better traction. I realize that I will propably take some mpg away, but I am just concerned about getting some more traction. What do you guys think? Thanks, Keith __________________ 1993 GT 5.0-My Stang Rice Hater's Club Member 22

05-09-2002, 03:27 PM	#2
Mr 5 0 Conservative Individualist Join Date: May 1997 Location: Wherever I need to be Posts: 7,487	Traction action Adding trunk weight will help a bit with traction and it's free, but now you've added more weight for the engine to pull, too. Not that this cancels out the trunk-weight benefits, but it does diminish them a bit. It would be better to upgrade the control arms and rear shocks, then go to a softer-compound tire, or if money is an issue, just run a stickier tire.

05-09-2002, 03:45 PM	#3
QUIN Registered Member Join Date: May 1999 Location: Chillicothe, OH. Posts: 1,289	i agree, suspension is the better mod here. Q __________________ Quin, 87 GT,306,forged/cut pistons,edelbrock head\intake,steeda#18cam,1.7rr,MSD Blaster tfi coil,A9L,pro-m75mm,24#inj,accufab65mm,2.5"pipes,hooker headers,dynomax exhaust,3.73 gr,110 lph fp,moroso cold air,ASP pullies, weld rims See my engine on user rides. I see your shwartz is as big as mine, now lets see how well you handle it!

05-09-2002, 04:11 PM	#4
gtsr515 Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Sunny, Hot, Sebring, Florida Posts: 725	I have been running 1-2 bags of concrete in my rear hatch for years, this only really seems to help at the track (slicks) and with suspension mods, as guys stated above, you need to upgrade the rear suspension first, run a sticky tire, then try the Voodoo. Put the battery in the back, thats a no brainer, cheap, it works in 2 ways, better traction and car handles better. Remove the front sway bar. __________________ Remember...2nd place is 1st place for losers!

05-09-2002, 04:44 PM	#5
Agent_4573 Registered Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: New Jersey Posts: 375	Remove the front sway bar??? How does that help? __________________ '89 LX 5.0, off-road h pipe, flowmaster muffs, underdrive pulleys, rebuilt WC T-5, King Cobra Clutch, 65mm throttle body, Explorer Upper/GT40 lower, Lakewood Rear Lift Bars. 76mm C&L Mass air w/ inlet pipe, Twisted wedge heads w/ stage 2 port,polish, MAC equal length shorties, Billet AFPR, 255LPH fuel pump, fresh low end w/ 10.5:1 compression. If anyone ever wants to go to Raceway Park in Englishtown New Jersey, give me a shout. RICER HATERS CLUB MEMBER 87! www.ricehatersclub.com

05-09-2002, 05:58 PM	#6
gtsr515 Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Sunny, Hot, Sebring, Florida Posts: 725	Removing the front sway bar allows for much more weight transfer to the rear, improving traction. __________________ Remember...2nd place is 1st place for losers!

05-09-2002, 11:57 PM	#7
explicitone Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: racine ,wi Posts: 691	If you are set on putting more weight in the back. relocate the battery to the trunk that way you get the weight in the back that you want while taking some off the nose of the car were it needs to lose some and if you go this way mount the battery over the right rear tire as far back as you can. __________________ RUN IT STAIGHT AND RUN IT HARD ________ Novi 2000 60' 1.46 1/4 10.67 mph 126.5 _________

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