Scaling a Drag Car | Measuring 4 Link | Drag Car Suspension

[@KevinWilsonSBC]

There are different ways to go about scaling a race car so in this video I show you how we do it. The main goal is to get the car up a known distance and level. That way I can comfortable get under the car and plot all my key points to build the suspension plot. Understanding corner weights and how the front end plays a critical part in this plotting is a must to recognize. I show you how a simple caster change on the left front impacts the right rear chassis height and all corner weights. The next video will go into more detail on the 4 link plot and preload with real world video. This car is and will be on M/T Slicks for our first time out, so stay tuned on how I set it up and then see the track results shared.

[@kevin_nagle]

i'm glad you say HEIGHT & not HEIGHTH. There's one certain chassis shop owner in the midwest that says heighth... yes heighth with an H. It's extremely annoying to hear this made up word used in his videos, which happens more than it needs to 😡🤬

[@junkyarddawgfixit8970]

You guys are doing a fine job with this series and the information is clear, your passion for racing and teaching are also clear. Seeing how steering and suspension adjustments affect the corner weights really helps to understand the relationship between spring compression and weight transfer. Thank you.

[@KevinWilsonSBC]

Junkyarddawg Fixit thanks so much for your comments and encouragement! Go fast, go straight! Be Safe!!

[@stevelangworthy9553]

I watched this video early on when I discovered your channel. I figured this was for the big boys only and I didn't need to worry about this yet. I've been slowly replacing front and rear suspension parts and watching your other videos and today it's starting to click. This is a must do on my list. Just wish those scales weren't so expensive. Thanks!!!

[@KevinWilsonSBC]

Thanks Steve!! Go fast, go straight! Be SAFE!!

[@JerryLee..]

Wow! I was thinking 1.3x first pass and stand corrected!! Awesome work!

[@KevinWilsonSBC]

Big-J thanks so much for your comments! I think I can get it in the low 1.20's or even 1.19's. Go fast, go straight! Be Safe!!

[@russturner71]

Man wishing I’d followed you while I was building this car. You sure clarify Everything

[@KevinWilsonSBC]

Russ Turner thanks so much for your comments and encouragement! Go fast, go straight! Be Safe!!

[@russturner71]

@@KevinWilsonSBC I’m racing in the Detroithoodtv pyop November 7 I’m going to put your knowledge to work thanks

[@russturner71]

I’ll let you know if I need to talk to wife and to take a vacation in South Carolina

[@KevinWilsonSBC]

Keep me posted! Happy to help out for sure, even remotely. Go Fast, go straight! Be Safe!

[@rustyhook8637]

Great video Kevin! As you can tell I'm going back to the beginning of your video series so I can properly setup the Z28 as my son & I upgrade a 'stock' F-body suspension to an all-out racing setup. I know it's cheaper (& easier) to buy a car already built but the goal here is to give my son the knowledge of knowing how to tune a chassis to go faster rather than just adding more horsepower and never understanding why some cars go sideways on burnouts & others don't, why tire shake is so bad you have to wear a mouth piece or worst of all, it doesn't go straight.

[@KevinWilsonSBC]

Great to hear about more father and son work happening! Good idea to keep reviewing so he can learn now how this all works together. Go fast, go straight! Be SAFE!!

[@tima2477]

Oh man... I been waiting for this! Nice work so far man! 👍🏼👍🏼

[@KevinWilsonSBC]

Tim A thanks so much for your comments! Stay tuned... more on the way. Go fast, go straight! Be Safe!

[@scottnettellracing35]

Awesome Kevin!!! Looking forward to more

[@KevinWilsonSBC]

Scott Nettell Racing thanks so much for your comments! Appreciate all your support on the channel! Congrats to you for some good success! Go fast, go straight! Be Safe!

[@ratman462]

Can’t wait for part 2 !!!!!

[@KevinWilsonSBC]

steve clayton thanks so much for your comments! Next video will cover the 4 link plot!! Go fast, go straight! Be Safe!

[@bryantucker4559]

Thank you so much for your videos. About to tackle a 3rd gen camaro. Stock style suspension deal

[@KevinWilsonSBC]

bryan tucker thanks so much for your comments! Go fast, go straight! Be Safe!!

[@lowrider6536]

Great knowledge man 👍

[@KevinWilsonSBC]

Appreciate it! Go fast, go straight! Be SAFE!

[@TrampusWingo]

Excellent information! Thank you!

[@KevinWilsonSBC]

blockequals4 thanks so much for your feedback and I look forward to other videos! Go fast, go straight! Be Safe!

[@michaelhyatt2624]

Wow! ! !That thing is heavy ! ! !

[@KevinWilsonSBC]

Michael Hyatt thanks so much for your comments! Unfortunately, I still have a few pieces to still put on it. Ugh! I think it is time to find a lighter chassis to play with soon. Go fast, go straight! Be Safe!

[@claytonblanchard4451]

Kinda long winded, huh?

[@KevinWilsonSBC]

Clayton Blanchard thanks so much for your comments! It is hard to script this stuff out but fair feedback. Go fast, go straight! Be Safe!!

[@paultavres9830]

Do you keep repeating yourself cause you cant remember or do you think the viewers can remember what you said 30 seconds ago edit your self

[@KevinWilsonSBC]

Paul Tavres thanks so much for your comments and LOL! At my age and all that is going on these days I am doing good to remember anything! Anyways, all comments are welcomed so thanks for taking the time to comment! Go fast, go straight! Be Safe!!