Would you say I need a HR parts n stuff bar?

Discussion in 'Street/strip 400/430/455' started by wildcat4, Oct 28, 2014.

  1. wildcat4

    wildcat4 Well-Known Member

    My friends tell me I'm actually lifting the back wheel off the ground. I didn't think that was possible.
    Here is a couple shots of my car
     

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  2. Mike B in SC

    Mike B in SC Well-Known Member

    Do you have air bags? If you don't, I think they would help. If you do, try more air in the right (passenger) side bag.
     
  3. agetnt9

    agetnt9 Agetnt9 (Dan)

    Maybe an airbag in the RR corner that way U can put more or less presure in it. :Do No:
     
  4. Ttype455

    Ttype455 Well-Known Member

    I like airbags also, but myself I'd lean to the HR bar. Gorgeous car btw
     
  5. TexasJohn55

    TexasJohn55 Well-Known Member

    Rob, that looks pure bad ass! What does it run in the quarter! Are those pics all of the same car?
     
  6. Chris Cornett

    Chris Cornett Well-Known Member

    If you get the HR setup you dont need bags. Set the pre load with the bar and be done with it.
     
  7. Tuna

    Tuna Platinum Level Contributor

    The H&R anti-roll bar is awesome! If you can swing it, give Paul a call. You won't regret it!
    Dave
     
  8. sean Buick 76

    sean Buick 76 Buick Nut

    Most of us want the HR bar, you NEED it!
     
  9. wildcat4

    wildcat4 Well-Known Member

    Thanks for the replies. I do have air bags and have tried no air in drivers side and now have 24 in passenger side.
    All of those pics are the same car I just switch tires from time to time because I can and because I like a change now and then.
     
  10. wildcat4

    wildcat4 Well-Known Member

    I'm going with an HR bar this winter for sure!
    Man your T-Type picture looks even more twisty than mine!
    Thanks for the compliment on my car too.
     
  11. wildcat4

    wildcat4 Well-Known Member

    Thanks,
    and like usual I wish it were as fast as it should be. 11.17 is my best, just can't crack the 10 second barrier.
     
  12. TexasJohn55

    TexasJohn55 Well-Known Member

    Well hooking up isn't the problem, looks like you could break stuff with that launch.
     
  13. 69GS400s

    69GS400s ...my own amusement ride!

    .. certainly wouldn't hurt. Helped straighten out my launch and stop the twisty's
     
  14. BQUICK

    BQUICK Gold Level Contributor

    .....plus running 24 lbs in an air bag is risky. I've seen them pop on launch and the car head to the wall.
     
  15. alec296

    alec296 i need another buick

    You should look into a competition engineering c2027 or similar anti roll bar. Designed for keeping launches level and improved traction. I have it on my regal . decent traction. Or you could get umi lift bar kit. I had this setup on my regal before and during launch the back end lifts up instead of the normal squat.both will require welding but umi stuff is minimal
     
  16. alan

    alan High-tech Dinosaur

    I'm sure the HR parts & stuff bar is a bolt on.

    I have a friend that had a '72 that left like that. Eventually a crack appeared in the B pillar from all the twisting. I'd add it just to keep the car together!


    P.S. Does the car have a front sway bar? That would help some.
     
    Last edited: Oct 28, 2014
  17. LARRY70GS

    LARRY70GS a.k.a. "THE WIZARD" Staff Member

    I have both the HR bar and the TA No Hop bars on my car. The No Hop bars change the instant center, and the the back of the car appears to lift on acceleration. You can actually see it happen as you get up on the converter at the track. What is actually happening is the entire rear is being pushed down against the track surface, I bought the HR bar not only for it's track benefits, but also for it's street handling benefits. The HR bar attaches to the axle tubes in the center, and to the body cross member at the ends. It is way more effective than the stock sway bar which only connects the 2 lower rear control arms. I felt a definite increase in steering response after install and I am very pleased with the overall handling of my car. I have a 1 3/8" HO Enterprises bar at the front with harder bushings and end links. My best 60' at the track has been 1.62, not bad for the switch pitch I think. The HR Bar may not be the cheapest of it's kind out there, but it's quality is first rate, and it is made entirely here in the good old U.S.A. How often do you see that nowadays?
     
  18. hugger

    hugger Well-Known Member

    Def go HR, or TRZ if its not a full exhaust, stay away from Spohn all together. May can put limiters on the front arms to keep front down any motion up , is wasted motion just a few in is all thats needed to move weight when the suspension is "right" 1tenth off the short time is gonna deliver them 10's
     
  19. wildcat4

    wildcat4 Well-Known Member

    That's the kinda stuff I was hoping to hear. My 60 ft. best has been 1.53 but of course that is sideways.
    The car does have 3" all the way back with an x pipe.

    Enough said right there.

    Yes I do have the tiny little stock bar on the front. And I sure don't want cracks showing up.

    Excellent!!! best response for me.

    I called HR to get prices but have not gotten a call back yet.
     
  20. 69GS400s

    69GS400s ...my own amusement ride!

    ... plus HR sponsors BUICK events and clubs giving back to OUR community .. the other companies ? :puzzled:
     

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