OK, need to start adressing this issue, so can i get some help?
Getting rid of wheel hop?
nazthug
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My car doesn't seem to have wheel hop.
My suspension consist of Koni's, Eibach Pro-Kit Springs and the complete Energy Suspension Hyperflex Bushing Kit.
My suspension consist of Koni's, Eibach Pro-Kit Springs and the complete Energy Suspension Hyperflex Bushing Kit.
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that new setup that focus central has with the adjustable camber, and coilover... that supposedly is a drag setup, and is said to reduce wheel hop a considerable amount.
talk to chris (CTZX3) about this. he'd probably know more than i would.
talk to chris (CTZX3) about this. he'd probably know more than i would.
I've got Eibach springs, Koni shocks, and poly bushings and I still get wheel hop.
I have a full poly motormount too (the one under the tranny), not just an insert.
I think the wheel hop might be from the subframe flexing. A brace would work, but I would need to look at the Focus Tuning one before I would consider buying it. I'm not a fan of their strut bar.
[ 11-19-2001: Message edited by: P-51 ]</p>
I have a full poly motormount too (the one under the tranny), not just an insert.
I think the wheel hop might be from the subframe flexing. A brace would work, but I would need to look at the Focus Tuning one before I would consider buying it. I'm not a fan of their strut bar.
[ 11-19-2001: Message edited by: P-51 ]</p>
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P-51 do you have the fornt A-arm bushings in?
Maby it is because you have alot more power with the Turbo.
I also have 205/55 ZR15 tires and my wheels weigh around 14 lbs. I think the weight, traction and diameter of the wheel and tire combo is somthing to take into consideration too.
Maby it is because you have alot more power with the Turbo.
I also have 205/55 ZR15 tires and my wheels weigh around 14 lbs. I think the weight, traction and diameter of the wheel and tire combo is somthing to take into consideration too.
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This may be a little off base. But I would think that a limited slip differental like the Quaife would also help this issue. By putting the power to the wheel that is still under load.
I have a Quaife, ES motor mounts and H&R Coilovers (360-450lb/in front).
I get wheel hop under certain condition if I am not careful. Of course with my right foot down I have 300+lb/ft of torque trying to make thier way to the pavement so that might have something to do with it.
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The problem lies with roads/surfaces that are not flat/cracked/etc...
Unfortunately in my case there is really not much more I can do about it other then being real progressive with the throttle in 1st and second.
I think moving weight out of the front (battery relocation and possibly A/C removal) should help a bit as well.
Naz, in your case the motor mounts should take care of your wheelhop. In naturally aspirated form with the above I had 0 wheelhop no matter what I did pre turbo even on bumpy surfaces.
I get wheel hop under certain condition if I am not careful. Of course with my right foot down I have 300+lb/ft of torque trying to make thier way to the pavement so that might have something to do with it.
Unfortunately in my case there is really not much more I can do about it other then being real progressive with the throttle in 1st and second.
I think moving weight out of the front (battery relocation and possibly A/C removal) should help a bit as well.
Naz, in your case the motor mounts should take care of your wheelhop. In naturally aspirated form with the above I had 0 wheelhop no matter what I did pre turbo even on bumpy surfaces.
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