NOT TRUE !...what unloads the rear wheels on a launch as a result of wheelie bars is they were notset up properly ( wheels set to low) it will cause the tires to un-plant ...
with a car leaving as hard as yours and the car being so heavy i would strongly recommend a round tube braced chrome moly set of bars no shorter then 80 inches long...
once you have them mounted you will need to have someone sit in the car about the same weight as you then adjust them....a good point to start is wheels about 4 inches off the ground with bars in the down positon..most guys stagger the wheelie bar height because the way the car naturally rolls ( torques)...
i would not personally use the flat bar or spring loaded wheelie bars on hard lauching high hp cars...i think these type bars or more for the prostreet milder leaving cars...just take a look at any car that leaves hard or runs in a FAST class..you rarely see the flat bar spring loaded wheelie bar on something that will really RUN..
there will be some guys that will come along that will add to this post ..hold tight...
calling ED (MCRACE CARS) PLEASE.
Brian
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