0000026407 00000 n Rear: 1/2-1 inch, Springs (Chevelle Front Clip) Very moist but graded and compacted: 1.5 to 1.6 g's (the best the track will be all day and very fast through the turns). 0000017011 00000 n 0000053702 00000 n startxref Thank you for subscribing to the newsletter! Install softer rebound left-side shocks and softer compression right-side shocks. Can revalve. 0000086644 00000 n "I started from ground zero when I got back into racing," Loomis says. There's not enough horsepower where if you get tight you can use the throttle to help loosen the car up by spinning the tires. 0000050153 00000 n At the shop the next week, return your car to your baseline setup and check how much the settings have changed. 0000016053 00000 n 0000047466 00000 n 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. 0000052227 00000 n 0000074925 00000 n 0000075861 00000 n left front set up stand 4.125" mfg: bicknell racing products. 0000036174 00000 n On BMS' website it even states that, "We complete the 'homework' for our customers with a geometrically correct front suspension." Driver touch is most important in maintaining momentum). .. Raise the rear ride height one more inch, move weight up and to the right in the car, and soften all of the shocks.General. 0000060188 00000 n 0000062494 00000 n 0000041210 00000 n Based on the IMCA-style Mods, Dirt Modified racing is one of the more inexpensive ways to get into full-scale circle track racing. You might think with his resources and contacts with a top-level NASCAR Sprint Cup and Nationwide Series organization, Loomis' car would be a piece of engineering art constructed in the MWR shops with Cup tricks that the average racer could not hope to have the engineering or financial resources to match. 4 0 obj <> endobj 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). 0000075141 00000 n 0000068705 00000 n 0000056278 00000 n 0000027339 00000 n To be able to control the car, we need much stiffer springs and a more balanced setup front to rear. 0000050384 00000 n 0000054728 00000 n Not because the chassis is anything magic, although it is a good chassis, but because of the knowledge that goes with it.". The moisture is evaporating off the first inch of material, and there will be less available grip without the surface becoming overly slick. 0000065729 00000 n 0000029860 00000 n The class seems like it has been around forever, and it's still going strong all across the country because the general recipe keeps the cars simple, easy to work on and fix, and (relatively speaking) inexpensive. 0000068088 00000 n 0000075630 00000 n 0000041582 00000 n 0000057856 00000 n For each type of car, we will set up for the six conditions listed above. Total Weight Raise the rear ride height one more inch, move weight up and to the right in the car, and soften all of the shocks . 0000065627 00000 n Raise the Panhard bar by 1 inch to 13 inches left and 9 inches right. We could continue to move weight up and to the right in the car to raise the CG about 1 inch and further decrease the left-side weight percentage. 0000040481 00000 n 0000050052 00000 n Change the RF spring to a 750-pound spring and the RR to a 175-pound spring. 0000037177 00000 n 66 were here. When using the Post Office: P.O. 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. Raise the rear ride height another inch. 0000070239 00000 n We might want to anticipate the dry and slicker conditions coming now for lack of time later. 0000068917 00000 n 0000044412 00000 n 0000073111 00000 n 0000054197 00000 n This track condition means the tires are getting a lot of grip and the surface tends to have ruts that grab the car hard. 0000058662 00000 n 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. 0000017798 00000 n %PDF-1.6 % 0000099345 00000 n 0000050362 00000 n 0000051191 00000 n 0000027224 00000 n 0000056588 00000 n 0000071373 00000 n 0000067153 00000 n The problem with doing this is that your rear weight percentage will change as the fuel burns off. 0000055011 00000 n 0000052667 00000 n 4 309 0000048502 00000 n 0000007382 00000 n 0000079059 00000 n 0000043615 00000 n 0000024966 00000 n mfg: bicknell racing products. 0000081155 00000 n Aluminum Lightweight Design Here is a 2012 Teo Pro Car tall cage seat back roller. 0000053915 00000 n All V8 Dirt Modified drivers for heat one. 0000016580 00000 n Also, even though you may have much more fuel tank capacity than you need for a heat or main event, don't add or subtract fuel as a way to adjust rear ballast. 0000078272 00000 n 4. To increase forward bite you can raise the upper bars on both sides of the car next to the frame. 0000007454 00000 n 0000059924 00000 n 0000054299 00000 n 0000074154 00000 n Opinions will vary on these topics. 0000023796 00000 n $19.57. 0000028510 00000 n Loomis says he plans to replace it eventually but it is still working so well for him that he hates to get rid of it. 0000054508 00000 n 0000045332 00000 n 0000037791 00000 n In our journey through a full day of dirt track racing at "Anywhere Speedway," we have purposely left out a number of setup variables such as fifth and sixth coil adjustments, gear changes, birdcage indexing, rear spring placement (front or rear of the axle tube), the decision to clamp or not to clamp, and others. 0000095039 00000 n We need to maintain the downforce our car produces for corner speed, while providing some kind of bite off the corners. was brp1537. 0000045665 00000 n 0000046228 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. 0000024076 00000 n 0000067879 00000 n 0000039636 00000 n 0000059907 00000 n Low profile tyres work at lesser slip angles. 0000051400 00000 n 0000083620 00000 n Teo Fabrications, Teo Pro Car, Or Just Teo. LM: It is time to go a little more radical in the setup. 0000016218 00000 n Slightly increased Ackermann and small amounts of rear steer (LR tire coming forward) will help the car turn through the middle. LR: 12 LM: We definitely need to soften up the setup and introduce more rear steer to be able to negotiate the turns without causing the LF tire to be lifted completely off the track surface. 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. We also offer many top brands in high performance race car parts, shock absorbers and suspension components for Dirt Modified and Circle Track Racing. details. xref Image Part # Title Qty HRT - 36051400: Hoosier Late Model / E-Mod Dirt 8. . 0000074694 00000 n 0000036653 00000 n Bicknell Racing Products provides the winning edge in the racing industry. 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. Camber Gain: Less than 1 degree change, Toe It is, in fact, a few years old. 0000049347 00000 n You probably are like Loomis and unable to use fancy adjustable shocks, but they can still be a valuable tuning tool-even if you have to spend the loot for two sets. 0000146681 00000 n From then on, unless it is watered again, the track will begin to dry out and go through several phases of moisture content. 0000146446 00000 n 4 309 The Panhard bar, mounted on the left side of the chassis, should be at heights of 12 inches left and 8 inches right. 0000041813 00000 n 0000065114 00000 n 0000041220 00000 n 0000055242 00000 n 0000047273 00000 n 0000061991 00000 n 0000035445 00000 n LF = 350; RF = 325; LR = 200 (350 pounds swing arm); RR = 175 (325 pounds swing arm). 0000006476 00000 n Modified race vehicle designed to race in one of the categories of dirt modified racing series and classes include Super DIRTcar, IMCA, World of Outlaws and others. 0000060419 00000 n 0000028950 00000 n 0000049116 00000 n The difference is in the grip factor and mostly deals with the level of moisture present in the first inch or two of the surface material. 0000032609 00000 n 0000035310 00000 n 0000015604 00000 n For starters, the Belleville Motorsports chassis, has had all of the previously mentioned front end geometry work completed by the manufacturer. 0000055783 00000 n 0000073059 00000 n the RacingJunk.com. Forward bite is the ability of your race car to accelerate without spinning the rear tires. 0000039800 00000 n 0000014093 00000 n 0000061173 00000 n Over 300 people packed the factory location in St. Hoosier Weekly Racing Update - May 23, 2022. 0000027925 00000 n <<8CF03EBAA6030145B47CA4E7DC94E76A>]>> 0000056379 00000 n LF: 14 / products / bicknell ** manufactured products ** (brp) / dirt modified set up blocks. 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. xR{HSa?o[JJ%6*w7ZeE"!tM0#tYY0n0C@BHnDgA? ` n?CE>3_oRC iD9 I1\RDIhGXiN8P3{@ZH:,`NR1d!v" vsj$U!,t @X QTey8J2Hhl]E"+\USIr5^M7cOuZ?~pl!^*,jg. $19.57. 0000029392 00000 n 0000013931 00000 n Shop Racing's Top Brands All in One Place, Teo Pro Car Mesh Flex Hat Available in S/M , L/XL. Smooth driving is important now as any complete loss of grip in the front or rear tires will cause a great increase in the lap times. 2006 - 2023 Circle Track Supply, Inc.. All rights reserved. 0000030333 00000 n 0000057647 00000 n The key, again, is to be sure to make changes based on your track conditions related to your type of car. Search our inventory of thousands of performance racing parts. A typical spring layout would be: left-front (LF) = 800; RF = 900 (or a 750 with a full spring rubber, if spring changes are not allowed); left-rear (LR) = 200; RR = 225 (or a 175 with two full spring rubbers). 0000078985 00000 n 0000040695 00000 n 0000102876 00000 n 0000019647 00000 n 0000020359 00000 n We take pride in manufacturing high quality dirt modified chassis and components. 0000069719 00000 n details. 0000014377 00000 n 0000035146 00000 n . bicknell dirt modified setup specs om -OCT. Pos. 0000057084 00000 n mfg: bicknell racing products . 0000009045 00000 n RF: 4-6 degrees positive, Camber 0000074716 00000 n 0000043384 00000 n Front: 0-1/2 inch 0000021420 00000 n Modified race vehicle designed to race in one of the categories of dirt modified racing series and classes include Super DIRTcar, IMCA, World of Outlaws and others. 0000008385 00000 n If you are working to perfect your setup, a good rule of thumb is to always start at the beginning of the turn and work your way through. 0000044970 00000 n The "slide job" works well here because as you go under a car coming into the corner, you pass and inevitably slide in front of the passed car. 0000029433 00000 n 0000064065 00000 n If we had nothing to learn, we may as well go golfing-not. If your track doesn't require a specific brand of tire or you travel to tracks that force you to use a specific brand you may find yourself switching back and forth between Hoosiers and Goodyears-the two most popular brands among Mod racers. 0000016524 00000 n 0000066675 00000 n 0000069299 00000 n 0000060728 00000 n Even if the handling problem on turn exit feels worse than any problem you have on turn entry, never work backwards. 0000034106 00000 n 0000037556 00000 n 0000077439 00000 n left rear drop rail set up stand. 0000065938 00000 n 0000039349 00000 n mfg: bicknell racing products . Adjustments For Forward Bite 0000068110 00000 n Gallery. 0000071043 00000 n 0000035755 00000 n There will be less grip, but not to the point of going overly soft on the springs or introducing great amounts of rear steer to turn the car. 0000025519 00000 n 0000075962 00000 n 0000044544 00000 n LM: These conditions are the fastest you will encounter. 0000017350 00000 n 0000078503 00000 n Run a higher pressure in all of the tires. If your car is tight on turn entry you have several good options. 0000033801 00000 n 0000007380 00000 n Softening the right-front spring can help loosen up a car on turn exit, and stiffening the spring will do the opposite. Loomis' Baseline Setup 0000032325 00000 n left front set up stand 4. 0000086765 00000 n It is our most commonly used axle combination. 4 0 obj <> endobj Increase the rear steer by changing the angles of the left trailing arm. It can be easy to make a couple of changes and have the secondary effects make the car mysteriously worse than before. 0000024352 00000 n Loomis began his racing career in the Northeast before moving to the South to work in NASCAR. 0000087646 00000 n Dropped Center Teo Aluminum Toe Plate Set 0000052880 00000 n Finally, the simplest-and probably most popular-adjustment when tight is simply to change the air pressure in the right-rear tire. To run a single setup throughout the day is not going to get the job done in this day and age. 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. 100% poly stretch shell bonde 2021 Teo Pro CarWinter Knit Hat One Size Fits All! 0000020532 00000 n 0000045588 00000 n 0000043827 00000 n Decrease the air pressure all around for more footprint area, and groove the tires for the most side bite with more grooves and a limited number of siping cuts. 1/4 inch out (tracks 1/2-mile or bigger) By clicking All Cookies you agree to our Cookie Policy, it helps us better understand how the site is used and give you the best experience. We won't change the setup at this point in time, but the driver will need to think more about throttle control coming off the corners to prevent wheel spin. Loomis recommends avoiding the temptation to move the ballast weight back behind the rear axle as this can create an unpredictable pendulum effect. The track has now blackened over and the edges of the groove are loosening up with the surface material turning to drier sand. 0000075372 00000 n These are exceptions and won't be addressed here. 0000063852 00000 n Race format would see drivers end up doing 2 heats each held over 3 rounds. 0000073674 00000 n Increasing tire pressure will help a tight condition all the way through the turn while decreasing the pressure by a half pound or so will help a loose condition. Still, these tuning changes are great to keep in your mental toolbox. 0000036675 00000 n 0000048520 00000 n 0000061453 00000 n 0000030302 00000 n 0000045997 00000 n 0000055766 00000 n 0000053161 00000 n 0000023634 00000 n 0000062598 00000 n 0000048311 00000 n 0000056819 00000 n Thu-Fri 8:30am-5pm We just received a double shipment of Vogtland 225#, 16 x 5 inch rear Hughes modified CNC engine dyno at 687 hp. Very motivated to sell since New Vogtland 225#, 16 X 5 inch Rear Springs, Ford 9 inch Lightweight Dirt Track Spools, Sell on 0000014257 00000 n Change the RF spring to a 750-pound spring and the RR to a 175-pound spring. It's what racing is all about and it's all fun. :) LF: 650 0000023465 00000 n 0000009867 00000 n On this car, we would have already moved the upper mounts for the rear shock/springs out as much as possible to reduce the rear spring angles. 0000080461 00000 n The middle of the turn is the area where the driver isn't hard on the throttle and is trying to get the car to rotate. 0000072853 00000 n Once the track has hardened, it will quickly continue to change toward black and then to slick. 0000040763 00000 n 0000017176 00000 n When using Fed Ex/UPS: 38 Meadow Road Florida, NY 10921 0000074385 00000 n What makes these various conditions so hard on our setups is that the g-forces are changing along with the declining availability of grip as the track begins to dry out and go slick. Parts list and dyno sheet included. Putting the large, flat side of a Late Model into the wind has a pronounced effect on slowing the car and creating lateral lift. "We're not #1, our customers are!" 0000021525 00000 n 0000018877 00000 n 4, Rebound 10. 0000026941 00000 n He took several years off while concentrating on MWR's racing programs, but a few years ago he decided to get back behind the wheel himself and chose Dirt Mod racing as a good way to break back into racing. The track has now dried up and the black is mostly gone. 0000046656 00000 n 0000028064 00000 n Fuel Log With An8 Inlet, Bicknell 2-7/8 Inch Spindle Assembly With Hardware, Bicknell Steering Center Mount For Standard Chassis. We will make some changes to the previous spring setup. 0000032163 00000 n Theoretically, the stock front clip rule is designed to slow the advancement of technology, thereby making working with the cars simpler and cheaper. 0000022412 00000 n Chassis >: 1018, 1020 steel.. 905- 685-4291 OP#3; [email protected] bicknell dirt modified setup specs american airlines core competencies June 21, 2022. The hardened track condition may only occur for one heat or so. Dry, a condition in which the top layer is now drying out and losing material in the form of sand: 0.9 to 1.1 g's (loss of grip is now getting substantial, and the car will not turn well or get bite off the corners. 0000070008 00000 n 0000019321 00000 n 0000079241 00000 n 0000051631 00000 n 0000013599 00000 n Any moveable weight would be mounted low and left in the car. Don't try to make a change bigger than a 1/2 inch at a time, and be aware that moving the J-bar without adjusting the length can move the rear end laterally. 0000025238 00000 n To find out more, we travelled to the race shop of Troy Loomis, a Dirt Modified racer located in Sherrils Ford, North Carolina. Under these conditions, teams using softer RR springs with Panhard bars high on the left side and low on the right side and with plenty of rear steer will find trouble. 0000032632 00000 n 0000085431 00000 n RF: 4 degrees negative 0000017962 00000 n The setup may look like this: LF = 350; RF = 325; LR = 185; RR = 150 (double the rear springs for the swing arm car); Panhard bar at 12 inches left. 0000019210 00000 n If you do your homework, you will benefit by having a car that turns much better allowing more turn speed and better bite off the corners. More than three decades later, the Canadian chassis manufacturer has become the industry leader with state-of-the-art equipment and facilities. 0000076622 00000 n 0000049014 00000 n Finally, you can also increase forward bite by increasing your rear weight percentage. Cross: 48-52 This effect can be taken to an extreme, and we never want to three-wheel the car in order to create the effect. 0000043228 00000 n HS: When the track turns black, the surface has become hard with very little loose material. 0000034393 00000 n 0000071799 00000 n 0000082683 00000 n 0000026294 00000 n 0000051894 00000 n Sat 9am-1pm. 0000073872 00000 n 0000094262 00000 n The LF tire will be doing less work with these changes but should still be touching the ground, and the Ackermann will help it provide turning power. 0000042399 00000 n youtube. 0000025963 00000 n 0000034703 00000 n 845-651-7389 DIRECT, In Store Hours: 0000031883 00000 n 0000070762 00000 n It means he may be a little bit down on power compared to those racing with a built motor, but the setup adjustments still work the same way. 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. 0000045819 00000 n 0000014895 00000 n 0000076391 00000 n Has winters QC. 0000052458 00000 n There are definitely others, and some may work better for you. 0000026458 00000 n 0000013973 00000 n 0000146940 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. 0000029882 00000 n 0000028989 00000 n 0000039185 00000 n / products / bicknell ** manufactured products ** (brp) / dirt modified set up blocks. 0000027055 00000 n 0000069199 00000 n When the LF is hiked up considerably, we lose any front downforce that we might have enjoyed, as a great deal of air comes under the raised LF spoiler and we lose most of our front grip. 0000030657 00000 n 0000075088 00000 n It is time to soften the car, move weight over to the right, and lower the rear moment center more. 0000051844 00000 n 0000061553 00000 n 0000038973 00000 n 0000024239 00000 n 0000075579 00000 n New Tripoli, PA LM: We can now begin to change the spring rates at the RF, RR, and LR. 0000086670 00000 n 0000008387 00000 n Right: 57-60 0000052125 00000 n 0000074103 00000 n The following are just a few of the handling adjustments Loomis recommends for specific situations and has noticed other racers using the most. 0000025079 00000 n 0000039584 00000 n 0000007456 00000 n We will need to change to tires that are harder, with less gap and more surface rubber. 0000050575 00000 n 0000048080 00000 n 0000019810 00000 n Light Weight Steel Frame Construction Gusseted for Extra Strength 0000078754 00000 n 0000023909 00000 n 0000015195 00000 n 0000068474 00000 n 0000022574 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. Now softer tires can be used with some siping. 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. 2006 Set-Up and Technical Guide Phone: (585) 352-5590 Fax: (585) 352-5593 130 Buell Road Rochester, NY 14624 Asphalt Modified Set-Up & Technical Guide w w w.troyerracecars.com Box 550 Florida, NY 10921 0000059156 00000 n Keep the all-terrain tires and lower the pressures a bit. The greater the diameter split between the left & right axles, the more loose the effect is on throttle. Slots for Ease of Measure, Teo 2021 Elite Retro Tee Hobby Stock (HS): We might run a stiffer right-front (RF) spring and a stiffer right-rear (RR) spring. One word of caution here: Don't. 0000045307 00000 n 0000073652 00000 n 0000098571 00000 n 0000036942 00000 n 0000045538 00000 n 0000044181 00000 n This does two things: It lowers the rear moment center and raises the car's CG. 0000069508 00000 n 0000018445 00000 n 0000047484 00000 n 0000085666 00000 n We will take more air out of the tires, but not enough to cause them to roll over. Shocks 0000014879 00000 n 0000033493 00000 n 0000041823 00000 n 0000037340 00000 n 0000064580 00000 n Minus Motor/shocks/trans/seat This is a very good straight car !! 0000057416 00000 n 0000031723 00000 n We will examine some physical rules that deal with chassis dynamics so we can arrange the setup to meet the conditions. 0000015317 00000 n 0000020692 00000 n 0000036844 00000 n xref 0000059693 00000 n 2. If you find you are consistently making the same chassis change week after week, you can adjust your baseline to include it. 0000033936 00000 n 0000059486 00000 n Granted, there are some so-called dirt tracks that are always oiled and maintained to the same grip. 0000077670 00000 n We can start moving weight over to the right side to provide a lower left-side weight of 52-54 percent. 0000059107 00000 n All Rights Reserved, Designated trademarks and brands are the property of their respective owners. 0000049821 00000 n Raise the rear ride height one more inch, move weight up and to the right in the car, and soften all of the shocks. 0000023021 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.