Front wheel hop
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Front wheel hop
I know a lot of people have mentioned the tires breaking loose. I decided to see what would happen to me. I turned off VSA and let loose. I have 6MT with HPTs..
I was VERY disappointed. The front of the car started to hop and shudder like it was going over big bumps. I had to let off the gas to get the wheels to grip and then ease into the gas. Second was fine and it took off like a bat out of hell after that.
Has this happened to others?
I was VERY disappointed. The front of the car started to hop and shudder like it was going over big bumps. I had to let off the gas to get the wheels to grip and then ease into the gas. Second was fine and it took off like a bat out of hell after that.
Has this happened to others?
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Not yet, but I have felt the car getting skitzy on loose gravel, etc. This is just the limit of power for a FWD car!
There are cars racing with MUCH MORE than 270hp at the front wheels so it can be done.
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Originally posted by casooner90
You guys are pretty gutsy. Get a new car for $35K and push it to the limit to see what falls. How about popping the clutch at redline next?
Just admiration.
You guys are pretty gutsy. Get a new car for $35K and push it to the limit to see what falls. How about popping the clutch at redline next?
Just admiration.
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For this one, I dropped the clutch at about 2,000 RPM and hit the gas. I was very suprised that I was getting so much wheel hop. I was thinking I might just get some wheel spin and then go.
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I messed with the VSA too and even with the 5AT got some nasty wheel-hop right out of the hole, but it settled down pretty quick. I'm certainly not going to try it again though and watch front end parts in my RV mirror.
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Re: Happens all the time
Originally posted by Deniska
I have an '03 TL-S. The wheel hop is easily reproduceable.
I have an '03 TL-S. The wheel hop is easily reproduceable.
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Re: Re: Happens all the time
Originally posted by svtmike
It's the car's way of telling you to back off. It's the corollary of axle tramp in a RWD setup.
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It's the car's way of telling you to back off. It's the corollary of axle tramp in a RWD setup.
Mike
Some fixes: LSD, stiffer motor mounts, upgraded shocks/springs.
Just a friendly heads up.
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Re: Re: Re: Happens all the time
Originally posted by theslik1
Yep. Too much wheel hop (which isn't much) will make short work of the front diff on a FWD car. It's just not built to take it.
Some fixes: LSD, stiffer motor mounts, upgraded shocks/springs.
Just a friendly heads up.
Yep. Too much wheel hop (which isn't much) will make short work of the front diff on a FWD car. It's just not built to take it.
Some fixes: LSD, stiffer motor mounts, upgraded shocks/springs.
Just a friendly heads up.
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Absolutely. I won't run my car (wife would :chainsaw: ; she had enough of me abusing my old LeBaron GTS Turbo up at Great Lakes way back when....), but it'd be fun to watch.
Isn't there a "meets" forum where we can arrange such things? A Chi-town outing would be fun.
Mike
Isn't there a "meets" forum where we can arrange such things? A Chi-town outing would be fun.
Mike
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Originally posted by svtmike
Absolutely. I won't run my car (wife would :chainsaw: ; she had enough of me abusing my old LeBaron GTS Turbo up at Great Lakes way back when....), but it'd be fun to watch.
Isn't there a "meets" forum where we can arrange such things? A Chi-town outing would be fun.
Mike
Absolutely. I won't run my car (wife would :chainsaw: ; she had enough of me abusing my old LeBaron GTS Turbo up at Great Lakes way back when....), but it'd be fun to watch.
Isn't there a "meets" forum where we can arrange such things? A Chi-town outing would be fun.
Mike
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Originally posted by Formula 350
Not gutsy at all. My Firebird was just floor the car and wait until the back wheels stopped smoking to have fun. If you wanted a fast time you eased into the gas.
For this one, I dropped the clutch at about 2,000 RPM and hit the gas. I was very suprised that I was getting so much wheel hop. I was thinking I might just get some wheel spin and then go.
Not gutsy at all. My Firebird was just floor the car and wait until the back wheels stopped smoking to have fun. If you wanted a fast time you eased into the gas.
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For this one, I dropped the clutch at about 2,000 RPM and hit the gas. I was very suprised that I was getting so much wheel hop. I was thinking I might just get some wheel spin and then go.
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Originally posted by casooner90
I did the tire hop thing on my Z28 until I installed some traction bars. But, that was when I was cresting 20 and smoking (tires that is) was fun. I just don't get it now, especially knowing how hard it is to save $35K and how many hours of slaving away at the office equates to that kind of money. I plan to make my ride last a while. I guess this falls in the category of 'different strokes for different folks' thing. Good luck and hope your ride will outlast your guts.
I did the tire hop thing on my Z28 until I installed some traction bars. But, that was when I was cresting 20 and smoking (tires that is) was fun. I just don't get it now, especially knowing how hard it is to save $35K and how many hours of slaving away at the office equates to that kind of money. I plan to make my ride last a while. I guess this falls in the category of 'different strokes for different folks' thing. Good luck and hope your ride will outlast your guts.
I do not do this often. In fact, this was the first time I did a hard start in the car. I mostly make sure that I am moving prior to giving it gas. Like you, I do not want to ruin a good car.
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