Author Topic: Adjustable Lowering Block  (Read 819 times)

nivvy

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Adjustable Lowering Block
« on: September 02, 2007 - 05:08:26 PM »
good idea??? what is the point? just to control where the tire sits in wheelwell or for tuning traction also???




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Re: Adjustable Lowering Block
« Reply #1 on: September 03, 2007 - 02:02:28 AM »
I can see it helping with tire clearance & squaring the diff , I cannot see any advantage in traction

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Re: Adjustable Lowering Block
« Reply #2 on: September 03, 2007 - 05:32:55 PM »
Oval track racers use these to offset the wheelbase from side to side. Mostly used on dirt tracks. They will set up a slightly longer wheelbase on the right side of the car and a slightly shorter on on the left side. As the night progresses and the water content in the dirt changes, they can alter the turn in characteristics of the car by altering the wheelbase.

Like chryco said, the only advantage to a drag application would be to gain tire clearance or square the diff. Otherwise, they have no advantage over simple blocks.