New to drag racing. Need advice.

The clamps on the rear sections of the springs, if SS springs, are no bueno in most EVERY case.

Tune first, get it so it snaps off idle then worry about the rest of it.

Those inboard boxes look like a chicken shitting molten metal installed them... :)
That's easy to fix as you have the tools. That car could be capable of 10's chassis wise. Spending money is not the approach I would take.

I really appreciate your advice. So....tuning before traction. Damn these Wisconsin winters!!!

I've never been a fan of "throwing money at a problem", and I thank you for your honesty.

After looking at the launch video closer, it's not like I'm burning rubber and turning out of my intended line.