Losing traction!
10-23-2007, 06:28 PM
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Losing traction!
ok so this threads not too exciting but here it goes... I took out my spare tire and jack on my z today and took it out for a spin. I definetly notice less traction when revving high in 1st gear. The big change however is when i rev it to 7500 and drop it into second, instead of my tires "chirping" and continuing to launch me forward they just start spinning like crazy! absolutely no traction, i have to let off the gas a ton and then my tires catch again and it jerks me forward. Definetly not good for say a 1/4 mile run.
10-24-2007, 04:40 AM
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hmm, so you lightened the back end and are surprised that you have less traction?
I guess you're just going to have to ease the clutch a little more than you're used to.
I guess you're just going to have to ease the clutch a little more than you're used to.
10-24-2007, 05:33 AM
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you got base or up? i have base and the wheels spin like crazy cause of open diff. i spin while the limited slip catches
And removing weight from the rear of a RWD car is worse for RWD as stated above me. In a while, you'll learn to drive a rwd car without losing much traction. It's not all about WOT.
10-24-2007, 06:12 AM
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Originally Posted by Silverstone-Z
I thought the Base model didn't come with an LSD...?
And removing weight from the rear of a RWD car is worse for RWD as stated above me. In a while, you'll learn to drive a rwd car without losing much traction. It's not all about WOT.
And removing weight from the rear of a RWD car is worse for RWD as stated above me. In a while, you'll learn to drive a rwd car without losing much traction. It's not all about WOT.
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Originally Posted by UltraYellow350z
I'd imagine that losing weight overall would provide a greater benefit over increased weight on the back end to provide better traction. Yes?
for a 1/4 mile drag race on a track, yeah maybe. but day to day driving no
10-24-2007, 07:57 AM
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Hey!! I live in Boise Idaho too! What color Z do you have?
Regarding the OP, others already said it, less weight on the back wheels, it only makes sense. Your tires worn?
Regarding the OP, others already said it, less weight on the back wheels, it only makes sense. Your tires worn?
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10-24-2007, 08:09 AM
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Originally Posted by Aahzzzz
ok so this threads not too exciting but here it goes... I took out my spare tire and jack on my z today and took it out for a spin. I definetly notice less traction when revving high in 1st gear. The big change however is when i rev it to 7500 and drop it into second, instead of my tires "chirping" and continuing to launch me forward they just start spinning like crazy! absolutely no traction, i have to let off the gas a ton and then my tires catch again and it jerks me forward. Definetly not good for say a 1/4 mile run.
10-24-2007, 08:11 AM
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Originally Posted by vo7848
Imagine that, and all these years I've been wondering if it was normal that my back tires would spin out with only 287hp.....
10-24-2007, 08:12 AM
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Originally Posted by WhiteNoiz
you mean 306
10-24-2007, 08:19 AM
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ahhh, i thought you ment the OP.
I have an 04 lol so I feel yu...
I have an 04 lol so I feel yu...
10-24-2007, 08:31 AM
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Originally Posted by vo7848
I did a couple performance mods since then. I can hit a small chirp in 3rd now. Not sure what I'm pushing at the rear currently. Next year I plan on spraying a 100 shot. Maybe I can spin out in all gears and hit the curb then.
*spray* SKRREEEEEEEEEEEECCCHHHH!!! 
*BAM!* *tripple axel flip, SLAM, skid, fling-front flip, crunch---sliiiiiiiiide*
10-24-2007, 08:37 AM
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Originally Posted by WhiteNoiz
la da de da *spray* SKRREEEEEEEEEEEECCCHHHH!!! *BAM!* *tripple axel flip, SLAM, skid, fling-front flip, crunch---sliiiiiiiiide*
*spray* SKRREEEEEEEEEEEECCCHHHH!!! *BAM!* *tripple axel flip, SLAM, skid, fling-front flip, crunch---sliiiiiiiiide*
10-24-2007, 08:43 AM
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Originally Posted by UltraYellow350z
I'd imagine that losing weight overall would provide a greater benefit over increased weight on the back end to provide better traction. Yes?
10-24-2007, 09:00 AM
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Originally Posted by HondaKiller
I have an '03 also with a handful of bolt ons. 275/40/18 in the back and it still an uphill battle keeping traction in 1st and 2nd gear at the track. Spin off the go, if you slam 2nd to hard you'll break open in 2nd also. PITA
10-24-2007, 09:19 AM
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my 1st rwd drive car so take it easy on me. when i have to brake quickly at higher speeds, the back end wants to slide out.
any suggestions on what you should do to try and prevent this? besides the obvious of slowing down. haha
any suggestions appreciated.
thanks
any suggestions on what you should do to try and prevent this? besides the obvious of slowing down. haha
any suggestions appreciated.
thanks