Paul -C- Posted April 10, 2005 Share Posted April 10, 2005 Is there any way to reduce wheel hop when pulling away? I know being easier on the accelerator is one way... but surely there's something else... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ewizzy Posted April 10, 2005 Share Posted April 10, 2005 poly bushes and braces are the best way to reduce wheel hop..... HTH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr keef Posted April 10, 2005 Share Posted April 10, 2005 what the hell is wheel hop? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul -C- Posted April 10, 2005 Author Share Posted April 10, 2005 It's when the wheels sort of bounce, usually when pulling away hard or changing gear when really going for it. It can cause a lot of damage... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jake Posted April 10, 2005 Share Posted April 10, 2005 Buy an auto! Softer suspension would probably help too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Getrag Posted April 10, 2005 Share Posted April 10, 2005 I've heard talk about a little bit of clutch slipping too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nic Posted April 10, 2005 Share Posted April 10, 2005 I use to get a lot of wheel hop and wheel spin in 1st, 2nd and 3rd, with my old Teins, since changing to HKS Hypermax II's and new bushes all round (including bushes for rear diff) I get zero wheel hop now. Instead the rear just squats slightly and I get tons of rear wheel traction, i now only get wheel spin in 1st and 2nd and the difference in grip when accelerating is amazing. Would suggest getting your car on a ramp and getting bushes and suspension checked, it is probably a combination of too stiff (or shot) rear rear shocks and worn bushes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jason m Posted April 10, 2005 Share Posted April 10, 2005 I use to get a lot of wheel hop and wheel spin in 1st, 2nd and 3rd, with my old Teins, since changing to HKS Hypermax II's and new bushes all round (including bushes for rear diff) I get zero wheel hop now. Instead the rear just squats slightly and I get tons of rear wheel traction, i now only get wheel spin in 1st and 2nd and the difference in grip when accelerating is amazing. Would suggest getting your car on a ramp and getting bushes and suspension checked, it is probably a combination of too stiff (or shot) rear rear shocks and worn bushes. Hey Nick what ride height have you got your hks set to f and r and also what damper setting ? thanks mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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