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  • How to fix wheel hop?

    my firebird has really bad wheel hop on straight aways and right turns. i don't understand why i get such bad wheel hop on straightaways especially but i would appreciate any advice, info, or help.
    thanks,
    cris

  • #2
    The first thing most people will recommend you do to fix wheel hop is aftermarket lower control arms. They help plant your tires alot better than the stock ones, particularly on launches such as at the drag strip.

    There are other components that can help as well like an adjustable panhard rod. But like I said, the lower control arms are a good buy. Feel free to check out our website, we are a sponsor of this site, and have a nice sale on BMR suspension products right now to save you some money if you decide to go this route [img]smile.gif[/img]

    Thanks,
    MATT
    <a href=\"http://www.fullthrottlev6.com\" target=\"_blank\">www.fullthrottlev6.com</a> THE SOURCE!

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    • #3
      When I put my new tires and wheels on my wheelhop was hellaticious. Did lower control arms, panhard bar, poly tranny mount and torque arm bushing and I can lauch at redline if I want and never once get hop.
      00\' firebird v6 5spd<br />201rwhp ---- 230 rwtq<br />\"Everyday I grow stronger...and further from you.\"<br />WARNING: Do not take any of my comments seriously unless they are technical in nature and then only at your own risk

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      • #4
        Lakewood Boxed LCA's w/ poly bushings and an Energy Suspension Urethane Trans Mount.

        after i did both of those, never any wheel hop at all.

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        • #5
          1LE lca's eliminated mine.
          \'98 A4 Camaro v6-&gt;v8 conversion, and STS kit next<br />v6: 13.6 Powerdyne, 13.2 150 shot, 13.8 120 shot, 14.3 85 shot, 15.7 stock<br />v8(na): 12.18@113, 392rwhp<br />Moderator on <a href=\"http://www.mtfba.org\" target=\"_blank\">www.mtfba.org</a> and <a href=\"http://www.frrax.com\" target=\"_blank\">www.frrax.com</a> (Road Race & Autocross)<br /><a href=\"http://community.webshots.com/user/johnduncan10\" target=\"_blank\">Car pics</a>, <a href=\"http://www.trscca.com\" target=\"_blank\">TN Region SCCA</a>

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          • #6
            <blockquote>quote:</font><hr>Originally posted by ReodDai:
            I can lauch at redline if I want and never once get hop.<hr></blockquote>

            :rolleyes: [img]graemlins/bs.gif[/img] :rolleyes:
            <b><a href=\"http://members.cardomain.com/redaudiomobile\" target=\"_blank\">1998 Red A4 W68 Firebird</a> <br />10 PSI <a href=\"http://www.procharger.com/superchargers.shtml\" target=\"_blank\">ATI Procharger</a> <a href=\"http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid81/pb4b6eeb42f57d06389e3ac12068e7a67/faff97eb.jpg\" target=\"_blank\">Intercooled</a> </b> <br /><b>~~</b>Borla catback, <a href=\"http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid91/pf2d3103bcf8fef15756e8ec41c695d6c/fa6c671d.jpg\" target=\"_blank\">3” Catco Cat</a>, <a href=\"http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid91/p8e41ca8b59b95024690456cd102f7c65/fa6c672a.jpg\" target=\"_blank\">Pacesetter Ceramic Coated Headers</a>, 3.73 gears, Zexel-Torsen<br /><b>~~</b> <a href=\"http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid91/p5f73f1370269f5c5334b6d8cbbeec4d1/fa6c6712.jpg\" target=\"_blank\">K&N Air Filter</a>, <a href=\"http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid91/p9da8e4ea1855acbbfb5067bc9762b9b6/fa6e6fe4.jpg\" target=\"_blank\">TSP Clear Lid</a>, <a href=\"http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid91/p4f9c7720261bdd59f9e55275f022ef8d/fa6c6706.jpg\" target=\"_blank\">SLP CAI</a>, 160* thermostat, <a href=\"http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid81/pec71087de994f110a77b62a06ab5b77d/faff953c.jpg\" target=\"_blank\">Autometer C2 Gauges</a><br /><b>~~</b> <a href=\"http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid88/p70f4e24cb84ebce6e87577a1086b47a0/fa901042.jpg\" target=\"_blank\">Katzkin Black/Red Leather Seats</a>, <a href=\"http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid91/p768a90d0c13e9740c0d353ac1b322e6a/fa6c6717.jpg\" target=\"_blank\">Bilstein HD Shocks</a>

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            • #7
              make your own LCA's

              http://www.jonaadland.com/Z28/Mods/L...minumLCAs.html
              -Aaron, AKA ATL2001<br />93 3.4L <br /><a href=\"http://www.ilfba.com\" target=\"_blank\">www.ilfba.com</a>

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              • #8
                <blockquote>quote:</font><hr>Originally posted by RedAudiomobile:


                :rolleyes: [img]graemlins/bs.gif[/img] :rolleyes:
                <hr></blockquote>

                Why is it so hard to believe? There are a LOT of cars around with ALOT more power launching very high RPM's, with no problems. All it takes is the right suspension parts.
                <a href=\"http://www.fullthrottlev6.com\" target=\"_blank\">www.fullthrottlev6.com</a> THE SOURCE!

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                • #9
                  When I got LSD it helped a little... by spreading the power between 2 wheels.

                  But lcas, then the othe stuff mentioned above...

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