08-06-2006, 08:21 AM
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wheel hop
anyone else have this issue. if im just sitting at a redlight or anywhere at a stop and just floor it, the car wheel hops like crazy. the other night it hopped so bad my rear view mirror came off.
also im sure this is bad for the drivetrain, but just exactly how bad?
i'd like to be cured of wheel hop, should i just get new tires? i mean my tires seem to be sticky and slick at the same time, and i just rotated tires not too long ago.
also i could let out some tire pressue but it would kill my gas mileage.
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08-06-2006, 11:14 AM
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i would check your front struts (whether they are new or not) wheelhop usually occurs due to suspension geometry issues, also chech your bushings and motor/tranny mounts.
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08-06-2006, 12:50 PM
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heh, I have a cure for that at the track, but you're not gonna want to use that on the street.
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08-06-2006, 08:14 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by jabartram
i would check your front struts (whether they are new or not) wheelhop usually occurs due to suspension geometry issues, also chech your bushings and motor/tranny mounts.
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what exactly should i look at on my struts?
am i looking for play in my motor/tranny mounts?
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08-06-2006, 08:15 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by BlackJack
heh, I have a cure for that at the track, but you're not gonna want to use that on the street.
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slicks?
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08-06-2006, 08:26 PM
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no, using aircraft cable to hold down the front end. In your case, it's more likely motor mounts/tranny mounts.
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08-06-2006, 08:39 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by BlackJack
no, using aircraft cable to hold down the front end. In your case, it's more likely motor mounts/tranny mounts.
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yeah but what do you mean my mounts? loose ones? broken ones? too tight? bent? lol upside down?
what am i looking for here. maybe buy a polyurethane/billet one from RSM/milzy
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08-06-2006, 08:52 PM
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I have the same problem but that's because of the way I drive...oops. I was told that my front lower control arm bushings need to be replaced but they look good still.
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08-06-2006, 10:44 PM
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yeah see if they look good, then what else can i do?
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08-06-2006, 10:50 PM
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i took care of mine with STIFF suspension and tranny mount
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08-06-2006, 10:57 PM
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i took care of mine with STIFF suspension and tranny mount
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hmm. hope my struts arent showing thier fatigue at 66k on my sprint/springtech springs.
hey scott which tranny mount did you buy? the RSM one, the milzy one, or a different one. dunno if i wanna fork out 180$ to fix some tire spazams lol
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08-06-2006, 11:30 PM
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If that doesn't work they do make traction bars for FWD cars
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08-06-2006, 11:43 PM
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what is your motor and tranny setup?
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08-06-2006, 11:58 PM
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what is your motor and tranny setup?
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err.... 3.4 pretty much stock. and stock tranny.
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08-06-2006, 11:59 PM
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If that doesn't work they do make traction bars for FWD cars
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does this just allow it to plant more traction or does it have any cons?
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08-07-2006, 10:50 PM
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Originally Posted by -Alero-
hmm. hope my struts arent showing thier fatigue at 66k on my sprint/springtech springs.
hey scott which tranny mount did you buy? the RSM one, the milzy one, or a different one. dunno if i wanna fork out 180$ to fix some tire spazams lol
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i got one that springs did. which is like the RSM one.
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08-08-2006, 11:53 PM
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err.... 3.4 pretty much stock. and stock tranny.
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Then I doubt your wheel hop is from needing traction bars. Most people have enough trouble trying to get a little chirp off the line with a stock 3400/auto unless you have a "factory freak".
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08-09-2006, 12:58 AM
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Then I doubt your wheel hop is from needing traction bars. Most people have enough trouble trying to get a little chirp off the line with a stock 3400/auto unless you have a "factory freak".
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just got bolt on's, nothing special.
180 thermostat
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lightened alternator pulley
MSD wires (soon MSD coil packs)
DHP PCM v1.0
adjustable fuel pressure regulator.
trust me the car hops like crazy on launches
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08-09-2006, 01:01 AM
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I believe you that it hops, but like I said, I doubt from needing traction bars. You more than likely have a 3.05 final drive, and that is too big of a gear to really put down alot of torque with your mods to cause wheel hop. I think you have a mechanical problem that traction bars wont cure.
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08-09-2006, 01:13 AM
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I believe you that it hops, but like I said, I doubt from needing traction bars. You more than likely have a 3.05 final drive, and that is too big of a gear to really put down alot of torque with your mods to cause wheel hop. I think you have a mechanical problem that traction bars wont cure.
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sigh... i'll just avoid flooring it at launches, and just easing my wait to WOT. untill i can pick up the new transmission mount.
other than that i dont think im taking my car to the stealership cause they will jus tdrive my car around for 45 minutes, charge me 40$ and tell me nothing is wrong.
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