# Stiff rear suspension for drag

**URL:** https://forums.speedlife.net/t/stiff-rear-suspension-for-drag/482
**Category:** NYSpeed Automotive
**Created:** [June 30, 2005, 2:29am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/stiff-rear-suspension-for-drag/482 "2005-06-30T02:29:56Z")
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### Author: ![TrueBlue](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/trueblue/32/7245_2.png) [@TrueBlue](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/TrueBlue)
#### Post date: [July 15, 2005, 9:44am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/stiff-rear-suspension-for-drag/482/14 "2005-07-15T09:44:49Z")

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> [@ghettostyleTA](#):
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> yeah - i’ve seen pics of some sick GTP in either CC or hot rod and it actually had wheelie bars in the back cause it launched so hard
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> EDIT: and of course, when i saw it i was like now isn’t that real ultimate rice - but they did serve a purpose, i’ll link the article if i can locate it

I know what you’re talking about, I’ve seen the low-11 second Bonneville with traction bars out back. They lower them hydraulically and plant the drive wheels, which is why they launch so hard, “proactive traction bars.”

Fucking automotive MacGuyvers :tup: 😃

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