Wheelie Bar Question

[Yvonne]

Just curious why some folks run a single wheelie bar on a door car as opposed to two bars? I would think that one bar would act more like a rudder than a stablilizer. I always thought the reason TF used one was because the chassis is narrower than a door car. Or maybe because of less weight (one vs two)? Any thoughts?... inquiring minds want to know......

[brucelee]

Maybe someone more experienced than I can chime in but I know that some guys use the double wheelie bars to steer the car with while the front end is up. Those guys with the single wheelie bars normally have the chassis so fine tuned that it goes perfectly straight with just the single. I think it probably all comes down to tuning preference and the way the suspension is set up. This probably doesn't completely answer your question but I hope it helps anyway.

[Yvonne]

It probably does have a lot to do with suspension setup preferences. Just didn't know if I was missing something else. Thanks!

[Robert Hayes]

We have ran both on our car , we had the same 60' with both , but the single is 25 lbs. lighter............:D

[Robert Hayes]

I do prefer the dual , with the single if you run a flat track (no crown) the single does great , then go to a track that has crown i would make a small chassis adjustment to keep the car strait while the wheels are up , the dual are more forgiving on the chassis set-up like Brucelee said .

[Yvonne]

i would make a small chassis adjustment

What did you adjust? It that's top secret I understand.

P.S.
Cool video! Goes well with Motley Crue!

[brucelee]

What did you adjust? It that's top secret I understand.

P.S.
Cool video! Goes well with Motley Crue!

Not speaking for Robert but I believe the adjustments would all be in the 4 link.

[Yvonne]

Not speaking for Robert but I believe the adjustments would all be in the 4 link.

I agree its most likely the four-link but I was hoping to hear some SUPER SECRET SPY STUFF instead!! LOL

[Eric David Bru]

From what I have seen, the dual wheelie bar guys tune their cars like a Pro Stocker while the single wheel gang tunes like a Top Alcohol FC.

It has to do with where and when the cars make the HP on the track...

EDB

[Frank Tamez]

I agree its most likely the four-link but I was hoping to hear some SUPER SECRET SPY STUFF instead!! LOL

I think its more a "preference" thing. The single bar is adjusted for height and to keep the front down and side to side to help steer it. The double does both with the added benefit of being able to take weight of the right side by staggering the left and right side. Sorry. No "super secret stuff". Just let Brian put the doubles on your new car. I have his on my GTO and they are the best made bars I have ever used.

See ya at the track
Frank

[JohnnyBme]

Just curious why some folks run a single wheelie bar on a door car as opposed to two bars? I would think that one bar would act more like a rudder than a stablilizer. I always thought the reason TF used one was because the chassis is narrower than a door car. Or maybe because of less weight (one vs two)? Any thoughts?... inquiring minds want to know......

Both single and double bars have a wide spacing at the rear end housing so one is not any more stable that the other. I dont see a need for a dual bar.

[Yvonne]

Thanks for the feedback everyone!

See ya at the track Frank!

Yvonne

[SHAWN DAVIS RACING]

I Have Run Both, The Single Is A Little Lighter And Easier To Adjust. The Doubles Take Up More Room In The Trailer
No Noticable Difference In Performance. Going To Stick To The Single

[Yvonne]

I Have Run Both, The Single Is A Little Lighter And Easier To Adjust. The Doubles Take Up More Room In The Trailer
No Noticable Difference In Performance. Going To Stick To The Single

Thanks for the feedback Shawn! Best of luck to you this year!