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larry_g · 11-30-2015, 08:28 AM

I've been doing a bunch of reading on wheel hop and how to reduce it but I have a question...does it make sense that the car hops worse on wet or damp pavement?

Weather has been marginal since I bought the car but I'm surprised at how much worse it seems to hop just accelerating (no launch) on damp/wet streets vs dry, plus it doesn't seem to matter if the traction control is on or off. Last time I had car hop bad, it destroyed the transmission in my WRX...

Thanks,
Larry

Billy10mm · 11-30-2015, 09:08 AM

Do NOT leave the traction control on when spinning the wheels. The rear brakes will pulsate to get the spinning under control which will shock the driveline pretty fiercely.

Pro Stock John · 11-30-2015, 09:35 AM

A lot of stick shift sporty cars get wheel hop, might want to look into swapping in some aftermarket suspension parts out back.

larry_g · 11-30-2015, 09:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Billy10mm

Do NOT leave the traction control on when spinning the wheels. The rear brakes will pulsate to get the spinning under control which will shock the driveline pretty fiercely.

Is the competition mode good enough or do I need the full defeat? I'm fine with controlling wheel spin with my right foot.

Ajdin@A2BMotorsport · 11-30-2015, 09:43 AM

The following parts have been proven to reduce wheel hop, we never got to testing them on our 2015 1LE but they will be for 2016.

BMR Trailing Arms (TCA026), BMR Poly Subframe Bushings and BMR Poly Diff Carrier Bushings.

Bo White · 11-30-2015, 10:03 AM

I have BMR toe rods, trailing arms and cradle bushings.
From 440rwhp to 680rwhp zero wheel hop on my LS3.

PapaKlutch · 11-30-2015, 02:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by larry_g

Is the competition mode good enough or do I need the full defeat? I'm fine with controlling wheel spin with my right foot.

Straight outta the owners manual:

Competitive Driving Mode (SS
and ZL1 Convertible Only):
Competitive Driving Mode allows full
engine power while the StabiliTrak
system helps maintain directional
control of the vehicle by selective
brake application. In this mode, TCS
is off and Launch Control is
available.

bct10985 · 11-30-2015, 03:00 PM

Busted my transmission output shaft because of wheel hop at the track and i have toe rods, trailing arms, cradle bushings and ZL1 driveline.

Rdunn · 12-01-2015, 09:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bo White

I have BMR toe rods, trailing arms and cradle bushings.
From 440rwhp to 680rwhp zero wheel hop on my LS3.

order this stuff. it will take care of any wheel hop

HeavyChevySSRS · 12-02-2015, 12:26 PM

I had the same issue. Serious wheel hop broke a u joint in the driveshaft now I have a nasty rattle/vibration noise under acceleration. stock suspension and pzeros. Tires and TA along with the bushings for Christmas!

GunMetalGrey · 12-03-2015, 03:37 PM

That stuff didn't help get rid of my wheel hop (BMR Poly Urethane Subframe, Toe Rod and Trailing Arm Bushings as well as replacing the entire Toe Rods and Trailing Arms themselves)...
I have a negative camber of only -.5 as well in the rear... If anyone has any further suggestions that would be appreciated... Right now I am looking at getting Delrin Subframe bushings... Any thoughts?

Bo White · 12-03-2015, 04:01 PM

Your the first Ive heard.

JantzenOKC · 12-05-2015, 09:14 AM

Here's my recipe for wheel hop, minus the poly cradle bushings, they were on backorder. I've never had wheel hop but I've got a CircleD high stall triple disc going in now so I'm taking preventative measures.

camarosspower · 12-05-2015, 10:58 AM

I still wheel'd hopped bad last night. They added some of that sticky stuff and heated it up. I thought I was just going to take off but I still started spinning and wheel hopped like crazy. I have bmr trailing arms with bushings and lg motorsports cradle bushings along with the offset diff delrin bushings. Street tires

11-30-2015, 08:28 AM	#1
larry_g Drives: 2014 1SS/1LE Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 826	Wheel hop I've been doing a bunch of reading on wheel hop and how to reduce it but I have a question...does it make sense that the car hops worse on wet or damp pavement? Weather has been marginal since I bought the car but I'm surprised at how much worse it seems to hop just accelerating (no launch) on damp/wet streets vs dry, plus it doesn't seem to matter if the traction control is on or off. Last time I had car hop bad, it destroyed the transmission in my WRX... Thanks, Larry

11-30-2015, 09:08 AM	#2
Billy10mm Drives: 2014 Camaro 2SS 1LE NPP Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Hartsdale, NY Posts: 1,434	Do NOT leave the traction control on when spinning the wheels. The rear brakes will pulsate to get the spinning under control which will shock the driveline pretty fiercely. __________________ My thoughts on some things: Driving Nannies: If I'm that far out of shape on the street, something has gone terribly wrong and by all means Mr. Computer man, come and get me. G2s: Rock throwing is like like a tramp stamp; although problematic, it's a sign of good things to come.

11-30-2015, 09:35 AM	#3
Pro Stock John Writer Drives: 2010 SS / 1967 Camaro Join Date: May 2009 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 7,216	A lot of stick shift sporty cars get wheel hop, might want to look into swapping in some aftermarket suspension parts out back. __________________ PROJECT HEAVY CHEVY Camaro Now: Mods for the Masses Part I \| Part II 13.15@106 1.95 \| 100% Stock 12.37@112 1.85 \| + Kooks Headers/Cats + 20" 555R + CAI + BW TB + UDP + Tune 12.06@113 1.70 \| + CD 3200 + 18" NT05R + RCR Intake + NE OTR + GPI Tune 11.84@115 1.59 \| + 3.91s + Race Star 17x7 Fronts 10.90@125 1.47 \| + GPI VVT Cam + BW Ported Heads + CD 3800

11-30-2015, 03:00 PM	#8
bct10985 Drives: 2010 2SS LS3, 2013 duramax Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Dover, De Posts: 1,451	Busted my transmission output shaft because of wheel hop at the track and i have toe rods, trailing arms, cradle bushings and ZL1 driveline. __________________ ECS Ysi-B, cam, Tsp 2" longtubes, Squash dual pumps, Id1300s, meth, 4L80e, FTI 3600, ZL1 3.73 diff, BMR suspension, 15" conversion, weld rts mt 275 et street R. 9.6@147mph

12-02-2015, 12:26 PM	#10
HeavyChevySSRS Drives: 2010 SSRS Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Winnipeg Posts: 75	I had the same issue. Serious wheel hop broke a u joint in the driveshaft now I have a nasty rattle/vibration noise under acceleration. stock suspension and pzeros. Tires and TA along with the bushings for Christmas! __________________ As I lay rubber down the street I pray for traction k can keep, but if I spin and begin to slide please dear god, protect my ride[/I] 10' ls3 2SS/RS, gfx pkg, stainless headers, 3" stainless exhaust, rotofab cai, custom stage 3 cam, 4:11 gears, wall tuned

11-30-2015, 09:43 AM	#5
Ajdin@A2BMotorsport Account Suspended Drives: 2013 Camaro 1SS/1LE Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Waterloo Posts: 609	The following parts have been proven to reduce wheel hop, we never got to testing them on our 2015 1LE but they will be for 2016. BMR Trailing Arms (TCA026), BMR Poly Subframe Bushings and BMR Poly Diff Carrier Bushings.

11-30-2015, 10:03 AM	#6
Bo White Drives: 2015 Summit White 2SS 1LE Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Vance Alabama Posts: 8,019	I have BMR toe rods, trailing arms and cradle bushings. From 440rwhp to 680rwhp zero wheel hop on my LS3.

12-03-2015, 03:37 PM	#11
GunMetalGrey Drives: Track prepped 2018 Camaro ZL1 (a10) Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Victoria B.C. Canada Posts: 1,384	That stuff didn't help get rid of my wheel hop (BMR Poly Urethane Subframe, Toe Rod and Trailing Arm Bushings as well as replacing the entire Toe Rods and Trailing Arms themselves)... I have a negative camber of only -.5 as well in the rear... If anyone has any further suggestions that would be appreciated... Right now I am looking at getting Delrin Subframe bushings... Any thoughts? __________________ 2018 ZL1; Mag 2650 and 2 inch LT Headers , every SPL suspension upgrade, MCS 2 way coilovers, sway bars, square SC3R 325's all the way around, and multiple brake cooling upgrades

12-03-2015, 04:01 PM	#12
Bo White Drives: 2015 Summit White 2SS 1LE Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Vance Alabama Posts: 8,019	Your the first Ive heard.

12-05-2015, 09:14 AM	#13
JantzenOKC Drives: '13 2LT/RS Twin Turbo Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Edmond, Oklahoma Posts: 3,073	Here's my recipe for wheel hop, minus the poly cradle bushings, they were on backorder. I've never had wheel hop but I've got a CircleD high stall triple disc going in now so I'm taking preventative measures. Attached Images __________________ 3.6L Twin Turbo V6 Garrett GT28 turbos -- Jacfab forged connecting rods -- Diamond forged pistons(10.5:1) -- Alky Control Methonal Injection -- CircleD 2E triple disc torque converter -- BMR suspension 10.75 @ 131mph

12-05-2015, 10:58 AM	#14
camarosspower Drives: 2010 camaro ss Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Port Arthur, Tx Posts: 2,383	I still wheel'd hopped bad last night. They added some of that sticky stuff and heated it up. I thought I was just going to take off but I still started spinning and wheel hopped like crazy. I have bmr trailing arms with bushings and lg motorsports cradle bushings along with the offset diff delrin bushings. Street tires