Lakewood Traction Bar??? - Focaljet

**Terrible1** · 10-20-2006, 02:14 PM

For autox and road racing, what would it do for me?? Worth looking into?? Also would it get in the way of a FC long tube 4-2-1 header??

**alx** · 10-20-2006, 04:59 PM

I think it is mostly designed for straight line traction improvements, i.e. drag racing. an LSD will probably do more for traction in an autoX or road racing set up

**mr.squatch** · 10-20-2006, 08:01 PM

Best I can tell it locks your lower control arms in a certain position to keep wheel hop from happening. For autox that would probably give you spectacular results, just not good ones.

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**Terrible1** · 10-21-2006, 01:33 AM

I know the hks car has something like it. I'm really curious as to how well this will work. Anyone with any info???

**CFM Focus** · 10-23-2006, 05:46 PM

Unfortunately, we have not had any first hand experience with this part.

**drod01** · 10-24-2006, 04:13 PM

I heard some say its gets rid of the focus hop..but you'll still have tire spin..so I guess it would all depend out what your looking for from the product..its maind for straight line racing..

**Terrible1** · 10-24-2006, 04:35 PM

Tire spin is better then wheel hop any day! Unless you like toasting CV's

**drod01** · 10-24-2006, 07:47 PM

I toasted my dogbone mount bracket its now a 3 piece....and did some other things to the tranny with wheel hop..goin to get a set in the near future..still have to figure out whats wrong with my car..

**DisrupTer911** · 10-30-2006, 10:51 PM

you definetally don't want the traction bars for autox or road racing, it's more of a straight line improvement due to teh way it causes the control arms to move in an arch they arn't designed to move in.

**lip** · 10-31-2006, 12:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DisrupTer911

you definetally don't want the traction bars for autox or road racing, it's more of a straight line improvement due to teh way it causes the control arms to move in an arch they arn't designed to move in.

http://www.lakewood-industries.com/I...aspx?BrandID=5

go to instructions and check out what they have to say. it looks like you can use them for almost any application. p/n#50200

**RawRowdyFoc-Us** · 11-08-2006, 09:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by drod01

I toasted my dogbone mount bracket its now a 3 piece....and did some other things to the tranny with wheel hop..goin to get a set in the near future..still have to figure out whats wrong with my car..

nothing wrong with the car, just driver error LOL just kidding man. glad to see u got it runin

10-20-2006, 02:14 PM	#1
Terrible1 Senior TEAM Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Idaho Falls, Idaho Posts: 1,892	Lakewood Traction Bar??? For autox and road racing, what would it do for me?? Worth looking into?? Also would it get in the way of a FC long tube 4-2-1 header?? __________________ ENGINE- Powerworks, FC Header, 2.25 SS exhaust, Odyssey 680, Torsen, 4.06 FD, ClutchNet race clutch, Fidanza SUSPENSION/WHEELS- H&R Coilovers, LCR race camber plates, Eibach sway bars, custom strut bars, Rota Slips Toyo RA1's 225-45-15, SVT brakes w/Hawk race pads, ARP studs, Custom wheel spacers EXTERIOR- Euro grills, Deft' CF hood, Sparco hood pins, CF F1 mirrors, CF sunroof delete, Custom front airdam/splitter INTERIOR- Custom spec cage, RS shift/e-brake, FC SS, Corbeau Fx1, Momo Mod78, NRG quick release, Defi gauges, Crow 5point SPONSORS- Troys Engine Mfg., Casper Customs

10-20-2006, 04:59 PM	#2
alx TEAM Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Southern Ohio Posts: 301	Re: Lakewood Traction Bar??? I think it is mostly designed for straight line traction improvements, i.e. drag racing. an LSD will probably do more for traction in an autoX or road racing set up

10-20-2006, 08:01 PM	#3
mr.squatch Senior TEAM Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: oklahoma Posts: 1,630	Re: Lakewood Traction Bar??? Best I can tell it locks your lower control arms in a certain position to keep wheel hop from happening. For autox that would probably give you spectacular results, just not good ones. g __________________ Democracy is two wolves and a lamb voting on what to have for lunch. Liberty is a well-armed lamb contesting the vote. - Benjamin Franklin, 1759

10-21-2006, 01:33 AM	#4
Terrible1 Senior TEAM Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Idaho Falls, Idaho Posts: 1,892	Re: Lakewood Traction Bar??? I know the hks car has something like it. I'm really curious as to how well this will work. Anyone with any info??? __________________ ENGINE- Powerworks, FC Header, 2.25 SS exhaust, Odyssey 680, Torsen, 4.06 FD, ClutchNet race clutch, Fidanza SUSPENSION/WHEELS- H&R Coilovers, LCR race camber plates, Eibach sway bars, custom strut bars, Rota Slips Toyo RA1's 225-45-15, SVT brakes w/Hawk race pads, ARP studs, Custom wheel spacers EXTERIOR- Euro grills, Deft' CF hood, Sparco hood pins, CF F1 mirrors, CF sunroof delete, Custom front airdam/splitter INTERIOR- Custom spec cage, RS shift/e-brake, FC SS, Corbeau Fx1, Momo Mod78, NRG quick release, Defi gauges, Crow 5point SPONSORS- Troys Engine Mfg., Casper Customs

10-24-2006, 04:13 PM	#6
drod01 TEAM Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: SA TOWN Posts: 593	Re: Lakewood Traction Bar??? I heard some say its gets rid of the focus hop..but you'll still have tire spin..so I guess it would all depend out what your looking for from the product..its maind for straight line racing..

10-23-2006, 05:46 PM	#5
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10-24-2006, 04:35 PM	#7
Terrible1 Senior TEAM Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Idaho Falls, Idaho Posts: 1,892	Re: Lakewood Traction Bar??? Tire spin is better then wheel hop any day! Unless you like toasting CV's __________________ ENGINE- Powerworks, FC Header, 2.25 SS exhaust, Odyssey 680, Torsen, 4.06 FD, ClutchNet race clutch, Fidanza SUSPENSION/WHEELS- H&R Coilovers, LCR race camber plates, Eibach sway bars, custom strut bars, Rota Slips Toyo RA1's 225-45-15, SVT brakes w/Hawk race pads, ARP studs, Custom wheel spacers EXTERIOR- Euro grills, Deft' CF hood, Sparco hood pins, CF F1 mirrors, CF sunroof delete, Custom front airdam/splitter INTERIOR- Custom spec cage, RS shift/e-brake, FC SS, Corbeau Fx1, Momo Mod78, NRG quick release, Defi gauges, Crow 5point SPONSORS- Troys Engine Mfg., Casper Customs

10-24-2006, 07:47 PM	#8
drod01 TEAM Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: SA TOWN Posts: 593	Re: Lakewood Traction Bar??? I toasted my dogbone mount bracket its now a 3 piece....and did some other things to the tranny with wheel hop..goin to get a set in the near future..still have to figure out whats wrong with my car..

10-30-2006, 10:51 PM	#9
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