Basic Setup

Short Track Lightning  "Basic"

(Dirt Track- Setting up a race car)

TIRE PRESSURE: (RACING TIRES)

LEFT SIDE: 6-8 LBS 

RIGHT SIDE: 8-10 LBS 

REAR STAGGER: 2" - 3"

COIL SPRINGS:

LEFT FRONT: 200

LEFT REAR: 120/130

RIGHT FRONT: 170 

RIGHT REAR: 130/140

SHOCKS: (Bilstein)

LEFT FRONT:

10/30

RIGHT FRONT:

10/30

LEFT REAR:

40/20

RIGHT REAR:

40/20

or

30/10

FRAME HEIGHT TO GROUND: (WITH DRIVER IN CAR)

LEFT SIDE REAR: 5 1/4"

LEFT SIDE FRONT: 5 3/4"

RIGHT SIDE REAR: 5 1/2"

RIGHT SIDE FRONT: 5 3/4"

PANHARD BAR (FRONT):

START EVEN    UP = TIGHT   DOWN = LOOSE 

SQUARE REAR END:

1/8 SET BACK ON RIGHT SIDE ON REAR TUBE (VERY IMPORTANT)

1/8 TO RIGHT SIDE IF LOOSE GO EVEN 

SET WHEEL BASE (IMPORTANT):

1" LEAD ON RIGHT FRONT TIRE

FRONT END SETTING:

LEFT FRONT - 2 POSITIVE CAMBER   8 POSITIVE CASTER 

RIGHT FRONT - 2 NEGATIVE CAMBER   9 NEGATIVE CASTER 

(TOE OUT 3/16") 

REAR WEIGHT:

LEFT REAR 20 to 40 LBS HEAVIER THAN RIGHT REAR

TIRES:    

215 LEFT FRONT        

215 RIGHT FRONT - NO MORE THAN 1/2" FRONT STAGGER

215 LEFT REAR       

235 RIGHT REAR - 2"-3" SPLIT STAGGER

SETTING THE BARS:    

3 LINK RIGHT SIDE 

TOP - 13" BAR MIDDLE HOLE  

RIGHT HAND OUT RIGGER - SAME ANGLE 5 DEGREES UP 

LEFT HAND OUT RIGGER - 2 DEGREES DOWN

If the car is setup this way, you can tighten up the car by closing up the stagger first, then air pressure, then put weight in spring. Left rear spring first, one turn about 10 pounds, but not all at the same time. If the car is tight at the start of the night, then do the reverse of what was explained above. Remember, this is a 1250 lb. car, a small adjustment makes a big difference. Our theory for traction is to drive the tire into the dirt, and be able to turn in the middle of the turn. The most important thing that you as a driver can do, is to come off the turn straight. Passing coming off the turn up under the other driver is the trick! If the car is setup like I have described, it should happen this way. You, as the driver making the car turn in the apex of the turn is the most important thing for being fast. We at Northeast have put a lot of time in our cars to make this happen for everyone!

Racing is a VERY DANGEROUS SPORT! It can result in disability or even loss of life. Northeast Modified Lites, Inc. is not responsible for any injuries related to defective products or workmanship used in racing.

awhite@northeastmodifiedlites.com