Loomis says he's found that if the track goes dry/slick, one good way to help this without compromising a lot of other things is a swap of the shocks. %PDF-1.6 % 0000070574 00000 n This is simple to understand because the more weight you put on a tire the more traction you will have. Tire selection should include a little more siping to help dissipate heat, as the tires will begin to spin slightly coming off the corners. left front set up stand 4. If your car is tight on turn entry you have several good options. $1. %%EOF details. 0000013350 00000 n 0000028105 00000 n Actually, nothing could be farther from the truth. HS: With the track going to full dry and slick conditions, we need to get more radical in our setup. 0000056047 00000 n 0000032028 00000 n 0000063872 00000 n Cross: 48-52 0000034258 00000 n 0000023634 00000 n 0000007454 00000 n A low CG number for a dirt car is around 17-18 inches off the ground. We can move the Panhard bar over to the left side of the chassis with the heights at 11 inches left and 9 inches right. 0000027055 00000 n One of the key features of what we'll call the IMCA-style Dirt Modified is the stock front clip. 4, Rebound 10. Keep the air pressure high. Fuel Log With An8 Inlet, Bicknell 2-7/8 Inch Spindle Assembly With Hardware, Bicknell Steering Center Mount For Standard Chassis. HS: As the track begins to dry out, the surface will start to become black and a little slick. 0000042054 00000 n 0000032325 00000 n We can start moving weight over to the right side to provide a lower left-side weight of 52-54 percent. When you get to the track and find you need to make adjustments to dial in the handling, make them one at a time and test them on the track before adding another. Using the smallest axle diameter allowable (based on HP) you will encourage both left & right axles to wrap-up at virtually the same rate. 0000068686 00000 n Passing becomes difficult because of the one-groove nature of the track. We've just given you a lot of options when it comes to tuning your car. 0000055766 00000 n LM: These conditions are the fastest you will encounter. 0000042997 00000 n 0000065938 00000 n 0000058684 00000 n 0000070008 00000 n Thank you for subscribing to the newsletter! 0000079192 00000 n Will sell complete or separate. 0000066383 00000 n 0000016218 00000 n All V8 Dirt Modified drivers for heat one. As the car rotates, it develops an aero force that acts like added traction. 0000027224 00000 n 0000062809 00000 n Aluminum Lightweight Design 0000013430 00000 n 0000070239 00000 n 0000133470 00000 n 0000016580 00000 n And the thing I did that helped me progress the fastest so that I was able to win the track championship-and a lot of people aren't going to want to believe this-is I purchased a chassis that is basically mass produced. 66 were here. 0000009045 00000 n From body and chassis parts to gaskets, mounts, shocks, and springs, Bicknell Racing Products manufactures the components you need to set up or modify your car as you aim for the victory lane. 0000040083 00000 n 0000057839 00000 n 0000027666 00000 n 0000047042 00000 n 0000047484 00000 n You can also lengthen the right-side wheelbase in increments of 1/4-inch. 0000031723 00000 n 0000023465 00000 n The LF spring = 375; RF = 350; LR spring = 185; and RR spring = 175. 0000035146 00000 n Let's use two of the most popular types of dirt car-a touring Late Model and a metric-style Hobby Stock car. com Monday - Thursday: 8am - 5:30pm Friday: 8:00am - 5:00pm Saturday: 9am - 12pm (OPEN SATURDAY JAN. 125" brp9706. 0000054959 00000 n 0000058453 00000 n Another option is to drop the front of the pull bar. 0000052227 00000 n 0000036174 00000 n 0000064083 00000 n 0000081988 00000 n 0000058352 00000 n 0000074485 00000 n The moisture is evaporating off the first inch of material, and there will be less available grip without the surface becoming overly slick. 0000054728 00000 n 0000067879 00000 n We will soften the RR spring and the front springs. Once the track has hardened, it will quickly continue to change toward black and then to slick. One of the key features of what we'll call the IMCA-style Dirt Modified is the stock front clip. What this means is that BMS has already worked out the geometry issues in the front so you can hit the ground running. Here is a 2012 Teo Pro Car tall cage seat back roller. A typical setup might be: LF = 400; RF = 450; LR = 225 (400 pounds swing arm); RR = 275 (500 pounds swing arm); 56 percent left-side weight; Panhard bar at 11 inches left and 12 inches right, mounted to the right side of the chassis; and no front Ackermann with zero rear steer. 0000024076 00000 n Instead, try to get a handle on how the car changes as the fuel burns off and compensate for that. left front set up stand 4.125" mfg: bicknell racing products. 0000073674 00000 n 0000018927 00000 n 0000029860 00000 n 0000047253 00000 n By far the vast majority of race car builders go with a Chevrolet Chevelle front clip, but there are others out there. The key, again, is to be sure to make changes based on your track conditions related to your type of car. 0000063538 00000 n Softening the right-front spring can help loosen up a car on turn exit, and stiffening the spring will do the opposite. Increase the Ackermann to 1 degree in 15 degrees of steering. This does two things: It lowers the rear moment center and raises the car's CG. 0000119134 00000 n 0000019758 00000 n 0000133235 00000 n 0000024352 00000 n 0000061222 00000 n On BMS' website it even states that, "We complete the 'homework' for our customers with a geometrically correct front suspension." 0000039185 00000 n LM: We can now begin to change the spring rates at the RF, RR, and LR. 0000066169 00000 n HS: We could maintain the previous setup as the track begins to smooth out, but it will keep a considerable amount of grip. 0000019478 00000 n 2006 - 2023 Circle Track Supply, Inc.. All rights reserved. 0000032632 00000 n 0000045538 00000 n 0000050153 00000 n We chose to work with Loomis because he offered to share everything he knew with us to help other racers go faster and be more consistent. 0000021857 00000 n If you have your car working properly from turn entry through the center, you often will have few problems on turn exit that a gentle right foot can't handle. 0000081155 00000 n 0000015931 00000 n 0000063641 00000 n 0000046709 00000 n If it's kept stock, the conventional wisdom says that there will be fewer tuning options and that essentially translates into fewer choices for the racer to make. 0000007382 00000 n 0000071813 00000 n 0000017962 00000 n "If the chassis gets bound up in the turns, it tends to bog the engine down and that just kills your momentum. If the track changes banking with more angle on the high side, then passing can be done on the outside more easily than down low if the car is handling well. $164.48 / EA . LF: 3 degrees positive With that said, we will make an assumption that your front end geometry is good to go. 0000077247 00000 n 0000026407 00000 n 0000032163 00000 n Our intent was to provide some thoughts on making changes to the basic setup that might improve the car and make each phase better. 0000051422 00000 n 0000069719 00000 n 0000041823 00000 n 0000029719 00000 n The car should enter, go through the middle, and come off the corners going straight ahead and balanced in the overall setup. For each type of car, we will set up for the six conditions listed above. 0000052649 00000 n While we make it a policy to never give out specific chassis setups we are providing Troy's to give you an idea of what has worked for this track champion. 0 Designed For Northeast Dirt Modified's. Camber Gain: Less than 1 degree change, Toe We call it the IMCA-style Dirt Mod because that's the sanctioning body that is most widely known for these cars, and probably sanctions more races at this level than anyone else, but numerous racing organizations and tracks host this style of racing, so we're definitely not talking specifically about IMCA alone. By clicking "Default Cookies" you agree to store cookies on your device that technically necessary for the operation of a website. Gildan Soft Style Tee 100% Cotton. 0000095274 00000 n Loomis began his racing career in the Northeast before moving to the South to work in NASCAR. 905-685-7223 OP#1; [email protected]; Monday - Thursday: 8am - 5:30pm ; Friday: 8:00am - 4:30pm; Saturday: Closed 0000032915 00000 n 0000080067 00000 n It is our most commonly used axle combination. 0000072622 00000 n 0000040763 00000 n 0000024796 00000 n 0000035890 00000 n 0000059486 00000 n So even if you are the first one racing one of those chassis at a track, he probably has somebody racing on a similar track somewhere and can give a baseline setup that will get you going in the right direction right away. <<8CF03EBAA6030145B47CA4E7DC94E76A>]>> On the right front try a shock with more rebound and on the left rear, switch to one with more compression. 0000043827 00000 n 0000030468 00000 n 0000023796 00000 n 0000053471 00000 n 0000074694 00000 n To run a single setup throughout the day is not going to get the job done in this day and age. Time is a factor and we want to make positive changes that can be accomplished in a short period of time. 0000056610 00000 n 0000078503 00000 n 0000023909 00000 n 0000133736 00000 n 0000077439 00000 n Teo Elite Endurance Soft Shell Jacket 0000058876 00000 n 0000036485 00000 n 0000015482 00000 n 0000017011 00000 n 0000060188 00000 n We take pride in manufacturing high quality dirt modified chassis and components. 0000048520 00000 n LR: 12 Be sure to subscribe to my channel for new content and follow my social media to keep up with me!P.S. startxref We should soften the shock rates all around so that the "shock" to the tires will be reduced as the car transitions going into the turns and accelerates off the corner. Maximizing axle wrap will make it more difficult for the tire to break traction on acceleration, whether its on corner exit or on restarts. Race format would see drivers end up doing 2 heats each held over 3 rounds. 0000033493 00000 n Powder Coat Options; Dealers; Body Colors; Chassis Pricing; 2021 Chassis Draw / Products / BICKNELL DIRT MODIFIED FIBERGLASS (BRB) Showing 1 - 18 of 44 1 2 3 Next > 3.75" DEEP FIBERGLASS FAN SHROUD. Adjustments For Forward Bite 0000028510 00000 n 0000025079 00000 n LF = 350; RF = 325; LR = 200 (350 pounds swing arm); RR = 175 (325 pounds swing arm). was brp1537. 0000038902 00000 n 0000038690 00000 n Wet, sloppy, and rough: 1.6 to 1.7 g's (peak g's but very difficult for the driver to maintain a good line). 0000049347 00000 n 0000073443 00000 n 0000020692 00000 n 0000021577 00000 n .0. 0000045307 00000 n 0000022412 00000 n left rear drop rail set up stand. 0000048311 00000 n 3. 0000047979 00000 n 0000044544 00000 n Beyond the front end, Loomis said that the customer service made a real impression on him. 2. $17.64 / ea. Copyright 2023 Behrents Performance Warehouse. left rear drop rail set up stand. Change the RF spring to a 750-pound spring and the RR to a 175-pound spring. 0000016524 00000 n 0000025125 00000 n 0000049769 00000 n Black slick, a condition in which the track still has enough moisture to keep the material packed, but has hardened and is taking rubber: 1.1 to 1.3 g's (becoming difficult entering and turning in the middle of the turns). RF: 700 0000018877 00000 n 0000043983 00000 n Wed 8:30am-5:30pm 0000044775 00000 n 0000038526 00000 n 0000064914 00000 n 0000014895 00000 n 0000056278 00000 n 0000071582 00000 n 0000118875 00000 n "We're not #1, our customers are!" 0000070552 00000 n 0000045332 00000 n That is probably why rear steer (left tire forward) is sometimes so helpful. Adjustment For Turn Exit We will now soften the LF spring to a 750, the RF spring to a 650, the RR spring to a 150, and move all of the moveable weight to the right side and higher up. / products / bicknell ** manufactured products ** (brp) / dirt modified set up blocks. 0000057033 00000 n 0000029392 00000 n 0000011619 00000 n we usually carry 5 to 15 of these engines in stock to choose from or we can custom build you an engine to your specs in. 0000052436 00000 n MH Sub I, LLC dba Internet Brands Hardened and more packed as the surface begins to dry out: 1.3 to 1.5 g's (still good corner speed while losing a little grip off the corner). The changes won't be big, but they can definitely be enough to change the way your car handles. 0000053684 00000 n 0000025406 00000 n Left/Rear Cross (Bite): 0-50 lbs, Tire Pressures 0000020359 00000 n 0000040979 00000 n 0000021134 00000 n 0000055242 00000 n 4 309 Comp. If you find you are consistently making the same chassis change week after week, you can adjust your baseline to include it. This, obviously, only works on four-bar rearends, but that is also currently one of the most popular rear suspensions. Finally, the simplest-and probably most popular-adjustment when tight is simply to change the air pressure in the right-rear tire. 0000034703 00000 n 0000015604 00000 n 0000031307 00000 n 0000027925 00000 n 0000063852 00000 n 0000033801 00000 n He laid out his setup book and allowed us free access. 0000068705 00000 n 0000078985 00000 n <<4D97E536ECF89D40A1043D599CFB9229>]>> The surface has not come apart just yet, and passing is a bit more manageable because the entire width of the track is uniform in grip. WATER-RESISTANTWIND-RESISTANTSTRETCHTONAL EMBOSSED O PATTERNREFLECTIVE DETAILS 0000079108 00000 n Change the RF spring to a 750-pound spring and the RR to a 175-pound spring. So even though we may be different in that regard, I think lots of racers in these cars are keeping their cars free so they can drive them through the corners nice and smooth.". 0000042188 00000 n 0000051613 00000 n 0000058662 00000 n Still, these tuning changes are great to keep in your mental toolbox. 0000020799 00000 n 0000022299 00000 n Mon-Tue 8:30am-7:00pm 5. 0000068474 00000 n 0000042630 00000 n 0000030167 00000 n 4. 0000019321 00000 n 0000055343 00000 n Take a little sneak peek with us as we go behind the scenes with Bicknell Racing Products in St. Catherines, OntarioOff Track TV: https://www.offtracktv.com/SUBSCRIBE: https://www.youtube.com/mandeepauchvlogs?sub_confirmation=1SIGN UP TO MY NEWSLETTER to learn how to grow your audience and influence in the racing world: https://visitor.r20.constantcontact.com/d.jsp?llr=7thoto9ab\u0026p=oi\u0026m=1127919066748\u0026sit=rzdea9plb\u0026f=7ccc6e00-c088-44bd-bddb-54881ee28831FOLLOW MANDEE:Twitter: https://twitter.com/mandeepauchInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/mandeepauch/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mandeepauch/Lifestyle: https://www.facebook.com/LifestyleWithMandeePauchWebsite: https://mandeepauch.com/Business: https://mandeepauchrelations.com/Arbonne: http://www.mandeepauch.arbonne.comGET YOURSELF SOME MANDEE PAUCH APPAREL: https://mandeepauch.com/product/mandee-pauch-brand-tee/MY FAVORITE PRODUCTS:https://mandeepauch.com/lifestyle/LIVE A HEALTHY LIFESTYLE:http://www.mandeepauch.arbonne.com--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------FOLLOW MIKE:Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/mike_mahaney/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/michael_mahaney/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mikemahaneyracing/Website: https://www.mikemahaneyracing.com/--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------WATCH MORE VIDEOS:Popular Uploads: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f-ckfas1YHQ\u0026list=PUNuhEougltcvLcAuEXYz5_gA Day in The Life: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vQrvCo3dynw\u0026list=PL4NgWS4jDkWB_7vALSD5uyR_UVcecYl5z\u0026index=1Road Trips: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xF6Z1Sva6ys\u0026list=PL4NgWS4jDkWCJTwcxAX65HWi2QUmGmQMz\u0026index=1--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Thank you for watching.