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im not really sure what this is but im guessing from its name that when you drive you spin out and your car back tires hop a bit? if not then what is that called and sway bars can get rid of the correct?
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Originally Posted by LiL BenNy
im not really sure what this is but im guessing from its name that when you drive you spin out and your car back tires hop a bit? if not then what is that called and sway bars can get rid of the correct?
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swaybars help for sure.. i was under the impression that the LSD is suppose to eliminate as much ho as possible .. smoother power to the wheels..
but im sure for a fact that the best way to eliminate weel hop is by getting a lower tie bar. or lower strut bar or somethin...
its available for the SVT focus .. i use to own and alot of peeps said that it significantly reduced wheel hop..
but im sure for a fact that the best way to eliminate weel hop is by getting a lower tie bar. or lower strut bar or somethin...
its available for the SVT focus .. i use to own and alot of peeps said that it significantly reduced wheel hop..
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Uh,
all of the things you guys are mentioning will make wheel hop WORSE because they're going to STIFFEN the rear, meaning its less soft, less absorption, more hopping! A more aggressive LSD will damn near kill you on launches, trust me.
All the stuff you've suggested is great for handling, but remember, you want stiffness for handling - you want softness for launching.
You want HUGE honkin rear tires, preferably thicker than stock diameter.
all of the things you guys are mentioning will make wheel hop WORSE because they're going to STIFFEN the rear, meaning its less soft, less absorption, more hopping! A more aggressive LSD will damn near kill you on launches, trust me.
All the stuff you've suggested is great for handling, but remember, you want stiffness for handling - you want softness for launching.
You want HUGE honkin rear tires, preferably thicker than stock diameter.
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From: Ft. Bragg, NC
It is your tires that are the main problem in this situation. Well its not really a problem. To fix this go with a diffrent style tire other than RE040 potenza, Tread pattern and wear make a big difference. I use Federal SS-595 super steel 245-40-ZR18 all the way around.
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this site pretty much covers allot on suspension turning. http://www.se-r.net/car_info/suspension_tuning.html
its a site for nissians, but it can pretty much be used for any car. hopefully its something u can use.
its a site for nissians, but it can pretty much be used for any car. hopefully its something u can use.
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I spoke to 3 Mazda specialists. They all thought I was barking up the wrong tree to think that thicker sways would eliminate wheel hop. They all agreed it would improve handling though. They also all agreed that you have to get stiffer shocks so theat the tired would not go up and down.
However, Charles Hill knows what he's talking about and it seemed to work perfectly for him. I'm going with the RB sway bars in any event come the spring for improved cornering but I will not expect it eliminate the wheel hop. That way if it does, bonus!
This is a mystery indeed.
However, Charles Hill knows what he's talking about and it seemed to work perfectly for him. I'm going with the RB sway bars in any event come the spring for improved cornering but I will not expect it eliminate the wheel hop. That way if it does, bonus!
This is a mystery indeed.
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Reply from Charles:
Originally Posted by Charles R. Hill
Chris,
Since you are early in the mod game, now is a perfect time to upgrade both swaybars to the Racing Beat set. I have found them to be very affordable and effective. Not only does the rear bar eliminate wheelhop, the front/rear package really cuts down on body roll around turns. If you are willing/able, you may wish to consider the R.B. springs, as well. They lower the height about 1/2-3/4" and are only 10% firmer than stock. They are also designed to work with the factory dampers. My family has no problem driving around with me and my girlfriend actually likes it better. Definitely a worthwhile mod and fairly easy to do with hand tools. The springs you may wish to leave to a pro unless you have a spring compressor.
CRH
BTW, I am running mid-12's and still no wheelhop on ordinary surfaces.
Since you are early in the mod game, now is a perfect time to upgrade both swaybars to the Racing Beat set. I have found them to be very affordable and effective. Not only does the rear bar eliminate wheelhop, the front/rear package really cuts down on body roll around turns. If you are willing/able, you may wish to consider the R.B. springs, as well. They lower the height about 1/2-3/4" and are only 10% firmer than stock. They are also designed to work with the factory dampers. My family has no problem driving around with me and my girlfriend actually likes it better. Definitely a worthwhile mod and fairly easy to do with hand tools. The springs you may wish to leave to a pro unless you have a spring compressor.
CRH
BTW, I am running mid-12's and still no wheelhop on ordinary surfaces.
