Wheel Hop during Burnouts?
11-20-2003, 06:29 AM
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Originally posted by Gsedan35
The service manager tells me, "yeah everything went great, except you have wheel hop now".
The service manager tells me, "yeah everything went great, except you have wheel hop now".
. I like to destroy MY own car, thank you very much 
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11-20-2003, 07:18 AM
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Originally posted by 35ounces
Drive it like you've gone mad!!!!!!
Check the tire pressure. I slide the rear end around virtually every corner and burnout whenever I feel the need - its the only way to drive!
Drive it like you've gone mad!!!!!!
Check the tire pressure. I slide the rear end around virtually every corner and burnout whenever I feel the need - its the only way to drive!
I agree... With only 8K miles on my Z I was told that I needed new rear tires. It’s a freaking sports car people, drive it like one!
11-20-2003, 11:14 AM
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I can't believe that the service manager is under 32...since only young, immature people would do burnouts!
My 6MT Touring does the hop also. From reading the "imput" from some of the posters I think I am not in the correct RPM range. Tx.
Oh yeah, I am 33 and drive the Z like a $5 ho on nickelday.
My 6MT Touring does the hop also. From reading the "imput" from some of the posters I think I am not in the correct RPM range. Tx.
Oh yeah, I am 33 and drive the Z like a $5 ho on nickelday.
11-21-2003, 08:09 AM
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Originally posted by joebva
My 6MT Touring does the hop also. From reading the "imput" from some of the posters I think I am not in the correct RPM range. Tx.
My 6MT Touring does the hop also. From reading the "imput" from some of the posters I think I am not in the correct RPM range. Tx.
RPM Range has NOTHING to do with Wheel Hop, the suspension does.
11-21-2003, 08:34 AM
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Re: rpm
Originally posted by fluidz
RPM Range has NOTHING to do with Wheel Hop, the suspension does.
RPM Range has NOTHING to do with Wheel Hop, the suspension does.
11-21-2003, 11:53 AM
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Re: Re: rpm
Originally posted by Mr. Potato Head
Sure it does. A higher RPM will have more available power to break the tires loose faster. Yes the suspension is directly involved but if you get the tires spinning immed. then they have no chance to try to grab and get the suspension jumping in the first place. This is a 6 cylinder with low torque. You have to rev it to do things... It's called altering your driving style to overcome shortcomings in the car. Every good driver should be able to adjust.
Sure it does. A higher RPM will have more available power to break the tires loose faster. Yes the suspension is directly involved but if you get the tires spinning immed. then they have no chance to try to grab and get the suspension jumping in the first place. This is a 6 cylinder with low torque. You have to rev it to do things... It's called altering your driving style to overcome shortcomings in the car. Every good driver should be able to adjust.
276 lb ft = low torque V6?
pretty high torque compaired to other N/A V6's in the 3.5L range
11-24-2003, 04:26 AM
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Re: Re: Re: Re: rpm
Originally posted by Mr. Potato Head
So?
So?
Maybe I missed something but I thought you said that the VQ35DE was a low torque V6 engine. That’s why I replied, because I do not agree with your statement. That’s all...
11-24-2003, 04:55 AM
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So who cares what it is compared to other V6s. It is a low torque motor compared to 99% of other motors in a burnout situation. Usually at least 4.6 liter V8s as the smallest (on the street). Don't limit your scope is all I am saying.
11-24-2003, 06:16 AM
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LoL this thread reminds me of a thread I read on 350zmotoring...
I'll check if I can find it.
Ok here --> http://350zmotoring.com/forums/showt...ighlight=wheel
I'll check if I can find it.
Ok here --> http://350zmotoring.com/forums/showt...ighlight=wheel
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11-24-2003, 09:23 AM
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A couple things.
This has to be the same person posting at both sites because no one is that stupid.
I find it hard to believe that you're 32 years old, own a Z, and write like you do. If you would sell your Z because it wheel hops you either have a lot of money to waste or no brains. Listening to how you treat your Z, I probably have a good idea.
This has to be the same person posting at both sites because no one is that stupid.
I find it hard to believe that you're 32 years old, own a Z, and write like you do. If you would sell your Z because it wheel hops you either have a lot of money to waste or no brains. Listening to how you treat your Z, I probably have a good idea.
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11-24-2003, 03:59 PM
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Those parts won't fix your problem. It is not a factory defect, it is a characteristic of a IRS. Vettes do it bad, Cobras do it bad (owners swap back in the live axle) and FWD cars do it bad when the tires are trying to grab. Camber adjusters won't help. Traction bars might help and honestly I would be surprised if they do. Pretty much the best thing to do is to put soft springs and shocks on. Do you really want that on a Z?
11-24-2003, 05:45 PM
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burnouts for me seem due to the type pavement...if I hop somewhere I don't do it there anymore. two nice 15 ft stripes and a couple of 6 footers with a power shift to 2nd equal about a 1000 miles on the tires, worth it for the right audience.
11-24-2003, 09:29 PM
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I agree. At the drag strip I did actually get some wheel hop off the line. That is because the tires won't spin on the sticky surface, they will just cause the suspension to bounce. Through an intersection or some type of concrete, you will def. find a nice spinning set of rear tires under you.
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