Trying to sort out my Nova, it keeps going left

[Joe McCoy]

Well I got my Nova going awhile ago and last week I got Bob to fix the carb which was a issue since I got it running but he couldn't get to me. The motor runs fine now. Best ET so far was at Mooresville where it ran a couple 5.39s with 1.18 sixty ft times which meets my expectations in a 2900 lb Nova. I do have a problem that is killing me though, when it launches it goes left. Drives fine when the wheels come down but while they are in the air it goes left and at times it goes left bad! I've tried alot of stuff and the really goofy thing is nothing has any effect on it. I've checked and rechecked everything many times but nothing has had even a slight effect on it. Going to try swapping the tires side to side and test again Thursday at SS. The thought now is the tires are not right for a car this heavy with this much HP. It may have broken down the side walls. If that is so then that would explain why nothing on adjusting the chassis works. Not many people running a car this heavy trying to go this fast so resources to compare notes with are limited. A couple guys with somewhat similair combos tell me they have to run extra stiff sidewall tires which mine aren't. Anyone with a car this heavy running this fast that has any suggestions I'm all ears. The chassis is rigid, the car drives great once the wheels come down, everything is square, straight and level, tires are dead on 104.5 dia, wheelie bars are new and straight but they are also spring loaded 65 inch long units, anti roll is neutral, and the 4 link bars are 1 3/8 and 1 1/2 dia twenty inch long bars. We'll see how the tire swap goes. JM

[Mike Bradley]

Joe just for kicks and grins what tire are you running?

[Joe McCoy]

16X33 C07 Hoosiers on a 15 wide rim. JM

[Mike Bradley]

16X33 C07 Hoosiers on a 15 wide rim. JM
Joe how about giving me a call when you get a second. You can call me on my cell. The number is listed in my signature. Or feel free to call me here at the store (704)821-6234.

[Joe McCoy]

I have to take the wife to her lung theropy now so I'll call you later today. Thanks, Joe McCoy

[Joe McCoy]

Well the car worked well today. Ran straight and was consistant and I was finally able to race with it. Made some rounds, won a little money, eat some chicken strips and had a long but safe ride home. Thanks to all who offered advice while I sorted the thing out. The track was good even in the heat. Nice yakking with Mike and all the folks I hadn't seen in awhile. I really like the summer hours too. Hot but not unbearable and the program moved along real well. Thanks for a good track and a nice Sat at the races. JM

[2camaroracing]

Hey Joe the Nova looks good & really runs awesome glad you were able to make the trip JPD enjoyed talking to you what little it was Anne said to tell you she wasn't trying to rude at the end but it like me & you were talking it's like a zone thing see you next time around

[Joe McCoy]

Nice to see and speak to you also. I didn't think Ann was anything but real good and was happy to watch her get another win. Darn long ride home but having a good day and seeing everyone at J/P again made it worth the ride. Best wishes and see you next time. JM

[Rick Rafferty]

Hey Joe! Congratulations on your Semi finish Saturday! That Nova was hooked up and gone. I came by your pit to say Hi and check out your car
but you must have been out gettin some chicken strips or seeing old friends.
The Nova sure looks great and looks like you've about got it dialed in and the
kinks worked out. Keep up the good work!

[Joe McCoy]

Thanks Rick, I waved at ya a couple times as I rode by your trailer. Never got up that far in the pits after we started practice and racing. RM

[kartman]

Hey Joe, It was great meeting you Saturday. It was also great seeing that BaDA** Nova. Like you iT'S a Class act.
Hope to see you again real soon!

Tony Jordan

[Joe McCoy]

Good to finally meet you also. Get some progress pics of the car posted when you can. Hope to see you next trip to Pageland. JM

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