Mytelex22

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Just looking for definitive thoughts on this kit, (yes I have searched... not much info). My main goal is put down as much power to the ground without wheel hop and major loss of traction. The car is pushing about 350-400 whp range so I'm sure you guys know what I'm going through. Thanks for info possible.

Tony

gracer7-rx7

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rx7.com is good stuff

Uncle Hungry

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rx7.com pettit and fighter's garage all sell the kit. As long as it has teflon lining and dust boots your in good shape. I went with fighter's garage since I already have superpro diff bushings.

Mytelex22

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Sounds good, any others with hands on experience? Not just the Rx7.com set, but with launch kits in general... how's much is the difference? Good bang for 5 bills? Thanks again guys for your input...

GoodfellaFD3S

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Chris and Ari over at rx7.com are great guys. They almost always have the parts in stock, and their customer support is top notch.

In addition to their launch kit, also look into getting a differential brace. It really cuts down on wheel hop quiet a bit. I have a used one available, PM me for more info if interested

juicyjosh

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Mytelex22,


I actually installed Flex Type coilovers and replaced all the rear suspension bushings first, then installed polyurethane engine mounts, and then bought the Complete Traction Kit from Ari. Then the Banzai brace.


At first I hesitated on purchasing all pieces to the "Drag Launch" kit because I thought it was going to somehow make the car uncomfortable, but I just noticed a very dramatic reduction in wheel hop. The biggest difference seemed to have been after I installed the trailing arms, followed by the installation of the solid differential mounts.


Don't let the words "Drag Launch" make you think the car isn't going to be streetable. These are all premium-quality pieces that just reduce wheel hop. The replacing of the stock rubber bushings in the training arms with chromoly joints in the Traction Kit will add a slight thud over certain bumps, but its worth it if it reduces wheel hop.


I then put the Banzai differential brace in, and that helped a little more. The Banzai brace did add more rear end noise, but the overall feeling is that the the LSD feels as though it's set more tightly, and it's just a little easier to bring the rear end around without as much coaxing.


The engine mounts stand out in my mind because my car became dramatically more responsive to throttle, and the engine mounts actually had the most effect in reducing wheel hop of all my suspension mods.


Hopefully this helps.


Josh

Mytelex22

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^^^

Thanks man, very informative! Actually, the wifey buckled and got me some (actually just ordered last night ) the Banzai brace, and the rx7.com trailing arms and solid diff mounts!!! !!! So we'll see how this all turns out! Thanks again guys for the help!

Tony