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Old 02-22-2007 | 07:42 AM
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what is the purpose of running only two pod screws on a t-bar car compared to running all three?.

one of the things rarely mention that it does: it enables some vertical pod movement and dampening on a t-bar car that you don't get running all 3. the pod is mounted off of 2 fiberglass fingers like the older Delta Phazer/Spyder cars of years past. for some this helps on lo-trac, bumpy tracks, and smooths out a t-bar car. in my opinion also adds alot of forward traction. to make up for this you end up having to run softer or dual compound fronts.

for people new to 12th or if your driving with drivers crashing on a straightaway infront of you for no reason....i don't recommend it. your chances of breaking a t-bar are increased over someone running all three.

i have seen many new to 12th drivers go thru 2 t-bars a race trying to run the pro set-ups they see posted. especially in mod trying try to run dbl pink, magenta, cyan, violet fronts that create more steering than they can drive or handle

what works at IIC, Cleveland, IFMAR Worlds, SB's, and for the Pros may not work at your local tracks. i recommend trying it both ways
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