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krackerstien · 07-16-2011, 09:54 PM

I am not one to run my car hard at all but today I wanted to do a nice holeshot.. shut traction and stabilitrak off and dumped it at about 4k, lit them up real nice just like I wanted shifted into second then pop grind grind grind... Broke the pasenger side axle at wheel???.. car only has exhaust and intake, no tune. The car is lowered, would that throw of the axles and cause this? WTF? the car only has 780 miles on it.. dealer said no problem, we will tow it in and fix it

But what I dont like is the fact that it might happen again. I shouldnt have to upgrade axles on stock engine

you can see where I shifted to second, it spun just a bit then broke. You can see the grease on the road on the pasenger side

coolman · 07-16-2011, 09:57 PM

That's a pretty common problem with these cars. If your going to carry on like that you should get some Hendrick HP axles.

CC Performance · 07-16-2011, 10:01 PM

its not so much the hp as the traction and wheel hop that breaks things

Synner · 07-16-2011, 10:07 PM

Dumping the clutch and doing massive burnouts with a stock suspension will do that. And I'm pretty sure that falls under running the car hard.

You should consider trailing arms, toe rods, and subframe bushing inserts or replacements to prevent wheelhop. Then you won't break them again the next time you do a burnout. Wheelhop will break even upgraded axles and differentials. I just did the bushings and the other trailing arms and toe rods will happen in a month or two. I don't want to take it to the track until I do so I can ensure what happened to you doesn't happen to me. You have an awesome dealer for replacing axles next to big burnout tracks.

Camaroshark · 07-16-2011, 10:08 PM

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Originally Posted by CC Performance

its not so much the hp as the traction and wheel hop that breaks things

it's the wheel hop.... Will do this every time.

Surprised with stock it got bad enough to break the axle but it sure can happen. Toe rods and trailing arms!!!!!! Need to do mine as well!!

krackerstien · 07-16-2011, 10:10 PM

so what your saying is, Fix the wheel hop and get more hp for less traction? I like that idea LOL

CC Performance · 07-16-2011, 10:21 PM

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Originally Posted by krackerstien

so what your saying is, Fix the wheel hop and get more hp for less traction? I like that idea LOL

Something like that

look into shocks as well

pnyklr · 07-16-2011, 11:09 PM

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Originally Posted by CC Performance

look into shocks as well

Shocks?

-Funk

ClevelandPlasma · 07-16-2011, 11:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Synner

You should consider trailing arms, toe rods, and subframe bushing inserts or replacements to prevent wheelhop. Then you won't break them again the next time you do a burnout. Wheelhop will break even upgraded axles and differentials. I just did the bushings and the other trailing arms and toe rods will happen in a month or two. I don't want to take it to the track until I do so I can ensure what happened to you doesn't happen to me. You have an awesome dealer for replacing axles next to big burnout tracks.

+ 1 If one feels wheel hop, let off the gas.

Since this is just a smokin-of-the-tires, next time in stead of a straight line, sway to one side or another or a slight "S" and wheel hop usually does not happen. Try all four and you will see that straight line is the only time your wheels will hop and snap shafts. Also there is to much stress in a straight line.....

Scott@Bjorn3D · 07-17-2011, 12:31 AM

4K drop is a hell of a shock to the drivetrain. I am sure that did not help any either.

egp · 07-17-2011, 12:47 AM

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Originally Posted by ClevelandPlasma

+ 1 If one feels wheel hop, let off the gas.

Since this is just a smokin-of-the-tires, next time in stead of a straight line, sway to one side or another or a slight "S" and wheel hop usually does not happen. Try all four and you will see that straight line is the only time your wheels will hop and snap shafts. Also there is to much stress in a straight line.....

Or, how about using Launch Control? Wouldn't that prevent wheel hop?

Nightfall · 07-17-2011, 06:31 AM

learned something new here

but on my car at like 200 a pop for each p zero tire im not doing burn outs soon ill be paying out my ass in tires

and satan forbid i break something

sure dealer may cover it but if not im screwed lol

2SS 2011 · 07-17-2011, 06:49 AM

If i were you I wouldn't go posting the pic of your "Burnout" online.. The dealer is going to fix it but I mean.. This isn't a normal acceleration issue that caused your problem..

10forty2 · 07-17-2011, 07:06 AM

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Originally Posted by 2SS 2011

If i were you I wouldn't go posting the pic of your "Burnout" online.. The dealer is going to fix it but I mean.. This isn't a normal acceleration issue that caused your problem..

Yep!!

07-16-2011, 09:54 PM	#1
krackerstien Drives: black camaro, duramax, and cobalt Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: st.louis Posts: 56 View My Garage	Stock engine, broken axle? I am not one to run my car hard at all but today I wanted to do a nice holeshot.. shut traction and stabilitrak off and dumped it at about 4k, lit them up real nice just like I wanted shifted into second then pop grind grind grind... Broke the pasenger side axle at wheel???.. car only has exhaust and intake, no tune. The car is lowered, would that throw of the axles and cause this? WTF? the car only has 780 miles on it.. dealer said no problem, we will tow it in and fix it But what I dont like is the fact that it might happen again. I shouldnt have to upgrade axles on stock engine you can see where I shifted to second, it spun just a bit then broke. You can see the grease on the road on the pasenger side Attached Images

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coolman Guest Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: PA Posts: 4,812	That's a pretty common problem with these cars. If your going to carry on like that you should get some Hendrick HP axles.

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07-16-2011, 10:07 PM	#4
Synner Drives: cars Join Date: May 2011 Location: Oversneeze Posts: 4,544	Dumping the clutch and doing massive burnouts with a stock suspension will do that. And I'm pretty sure that falls under running the car hard. You should consider trailing arms, toe rods, and subframe bushing inserts or replacements to prevent wheelhop. Then you won't break them again the next time you do a burnout. Wheelhop will break even upgraded axles and differentials. I just did the bushings and the other trailing arms and toe rods will happen in a month or two. I don't want to take it to the track until I do so I can ensure what happened to you doesn't happen to me. You have an awesome dealer for replacing axles next to big burnout tracks.

07-16-2011, 10:10 PM	#6
krackerstien Drives: black camaro, duramax, and cobalt Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: st.louis Posts: 56 View My Garage	so what your saying is, Fix the wheel hop and get more hp for less traction? I like that idea LOL

07-17-2011, 12:31 AM	#10
Scott@Bjorn3D Drives: Kami, 2013 2SS LS3 Luvin Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Eufaula, Alabama Posts: 6,427	4K drop is a hell of a shock to the drivetrain. I am sure that did not help any either.

07-17-2011, 06:49 AM	#13
2SS 2011 Drives: 2011 Camaro 2SS/RS M6 Black Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: NY Posts: 963 View My Garage	If i were you I wouldn't go posting the pic of your "Burnout" online.. The dealer is going to fix it but I mean.. This isn't a normal acceleration issue that caused your problem..