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11TexaSS · 12-24-2014, 10:11 AM

Every time I get on the gas the tires break lose and want to go sideways. I suspect it's a suspension issue, correct me if I'm wrong. What can I do to make it trac straight? Any input is appreciated.

White_SS/RS · 12-24-2014, 11:01 AM

normal. Once the tires are spinning there's nothing keeping it in place so it's free to drift

11TexaSS · 12-24-2014, 11:12 AM

Dang, I was hoping there was something I could do to keep it kinda straight. Though maybe it was due to flexing in the suspension.

caper · 12-24-2014, 12:25 PM

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Originally Posted by 11TexaSS

Every time I get on the gas the tires break lose and want to go sideways. I suspect it's a suspension issue, correct me if I'm wrong. What can I do to make it trac straight? Any input is appreciated.

Have you never driven a fast car? That's part of the fun lol

forklord · 12-24-2014, 12:37 PM

troll or serious? lol....stock tires are absolute garbage for one. stock bushings, struts, etc....all crap.

camarossdusk · 12-24-2014, 12:45 PM

I would start with some sticky tires, then start working on rear suspension would be my best advice for you.

11TexaSS · 12-24-2014, 01:10 PM

I'm running Vredestein 315 in the rear which have decent traction but do very little with a Maggie. I get no wheel hop which is good. I guess chassis stiffening is in order.

rockrau · 12-24-2014, 03:15 PM

Do you have any suspension mods?

camarossdusk · 12-24-2014, 03:39 PM

i didn't start getting wheel hop until went over 700 rwhp, if your not getting wheel hop, I would look at trailing arms, and toe rods, those helped a lot from going sideways, also the rear adjustable sway bar helped a lot too, control arms is suppose to help too, I went all bmr suspension mods. I have 315/35 nto5r drag radials which helped me a lot.

camguynj · 12-24-2014, 03:45 PM

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Originally Posted by camarossdusk

i didn't start getting wheel hop until went over 700 rwhp, if your not getting wheel hop, I would look at trailing arms, and toe rods, those helped a lot from going sideways, also the rear adjustable sway bar helped a lot too, control arms is suppose to help too, I went all bmr suspension mods. I have 315/35 nto5r drag radials which helped me a lot.

Are you auto or manual? I got bad hop bone stock, put on Spohn trailing arms which helped a lot.

X25 · 12-24-2014, 04:02 PM

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Originally Posted by 11TexaSS

Dang, I was hoping there was something I could do to keep it kinda straight. Though maybe it was due to flexing in the suspension.

Just by a FWD car and it will go straight when you break traction, including at the corners : )

camarossdusk · 12-25-2014, 01:19 PM

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Originally Posted by camguynj

Are you auto or manual? I got bad hop bone stock, put on Spohn trailing arms which helped a lot.

I have a 6 speed, no problems when I was n/a, started running into more wheel hop when went boosted.

camarossdusk · 12-25-2014, 01:21 PM

I have the bmr adjustable trailing arms.

Quicksilver 1LE · 12-25-2014, 03:01 PM

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Originally Posted by camarossdusk

i didn't start getting wheel hop until went over 700 rwhp, if your not getting wheel hop, I would look at trailing arms, and toe rods, those helped a lot from going sideways, also the rear adjustable sway bar helped a lot too, control arms is suppose to help too, I went all bmr suspension mods. I have 315/35 nto5r drag radials which helped me a lot.

What he just listed. I hit up Tyler on this forum and he suggested the same suspicion parts to correct mine. I have Michelin Pilot Super Sport tires and having 576rwhp/540rwtrq breaks the tires loose in first through third.

12-24-2014, 10:11 AM	#1
11TexaSS Drives: 2011RedJewel, FI Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: San Antonio,TX Posts: 816	Going sideways! Every time I get on the gas the tires break lose and want to go sideways. I suspect it's a suspension issue, correct me if I'm wrong. What can I do to make it trac straight? Any input is appreciated.

12-24-2014, 11:01 AM	#2
White_SS/RS Drives: 14 1LE Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Spokane, WA Posts: 1,567	normal. Once the tires are spinning there's nothing keeping it in place so it's free to drift __________________ LMS Engineering

12-24-2014, 12:37 PM	#5
forklord Drives: 2010 2SS Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Canada Posts: 800	troll or serious? lol....stock tires are absolute garbage for one. stock bushings, struts, etc....all crap. __________________ 2010 2SS- 562whp/634wtq 12 psi on3 turbo 78mm magnum /w aem truboost, pat g cam, Kooks 3" catback, Factory Rep 41s with 285/315 20" michelin PSS, Snow Meth, Hex Hood Vents, ZL1 FP & ADM FPCM /w JMS BAP, ID 850s, DSS lvl 4 axles & aluminum 1 piece D/S, Total Pro BMR bushings, fe4 sways, toe rods & trailing arms, Prothane engine mounts, MGW shifter, eaton true trac, mantic 9000 clutch, idealg master cylinder, JDP clutch oil reservoir, ram clutch pedal adjust, Tick clutch & bleed lines, Dewitts Rad

12-24-2014, 12:45 PM	#6
camarossdusk whippled 5th gen Drives: 2013 camaro ss Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: West Texas Posts: 442 View My Garage	I would start with some sticky tires, then start working on rear suspension would be my best advice for you. __________________ Whipple running 13 lbs of boost, Innovators west 8 rib with 10 percent over drive crankshaft pulley. Fore level 2 Dual pump fuel system, with duel TI auto fuel pumps, ID 1300 fuel injectors, tuned on e85. Driveshaft shop aluminum driveshaft, 1400 hp half shafts, Detroit tru-trac. ls9 camshaft, CNC ported heads, with trunion and dual valve spring upgrade, LS9 head gaskets, ARP 2000 head studs, Manley stainless valves. Adjustable Bmr toe rods, trailing arms, rear adjustable sway bar, full cradle bushings, upper control arm bushings, BMR diff. bushings, bmr driveshaft safety loop.

12-24-2014, 03:15 PM	#8
rockrau Drives: 2010 2ss red LS3 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: perkasie pa Posts: 533	Do you have any suspension mods? __________________ Pedders Pace Car Kit with ZL1 sway bar conversion & camber bolt kit.Lowered 1.5". 1LE tires & wheels. CAI air intake. Anvil CF rear spoiler.MGW shifter. 1 7/8" Kooks LT headers & HF cats.V-Max ported TB. Tuned.

12-24-2014, 11:12 AM	#3
11TexaSS Drives: 2011RedJewel, FI Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: San Antonio,TX Posts: 816	Dang, I was hoping there was something I could do to keep it kinda straight. Though maybe it was due to flexing in the suspension.

12-24-2014, 01:10 PM	#7
11TexaSS Drives: 2011RedJewel, FI Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: San Antonio,TX Posts: 816	I'm running Vredestein 315 in the rear which have decent traction but do very little with a Maggie. I get no wheel hop which is good. I guess chassis stiffening is in order.

12-24-2014, 03:39 PM	#9
camarossdusk whippled 5th gen Drives: 2013 camaro ss Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: West Texas Posts: 442 View My Garage	i didn't start getting wheel hop until went over 700 rwhp, if your not getting wheel hop, I would look at trailing arms, and toe rods, those helped a lot from going sideways, also the rear adjustable sway bar helped a lot too, control arms is suppose to help too, I went all bmr suspension mods. I have 315/35 nto5r drag radials which helped me a lot. __________________ Whipple running 13 lbs of boost, Innovators west 8 rib with 10 percent over drive crankshaft pulley. Fore level 2 Dual pump fuel system, with duel TI auto fuel pumps, ID 1300 fuel injectors, tuned on e85. Driveshaft shop aluminum driveshaft, 1400 hp half shafts, Detroit tru-trac. ls9 camshaft, CNC ported heads, with trunion and dual valve spring upgrade, LS9 head gaskets, ARP 2000 head studs, Manley stainless valves. Adjustable Bmr toe rods, trailing arms, rear adjustable sway bar, full cradle bushings, upper control arm bushings, BMR diff. bushings, bmr driveshaft safety loop.

12-25-2014, 01:21 PM	#13
camarossdusk whippled 5th gen Drives: 2013 camaro ss Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: West Texas Posts: 442 View My Garage	I have the bmr adjustable trailing arms. __________________ Whipple running 13 lbs of boost, Innovators west 8 rib with 10 percent over drive crankshaft pulley. Fore level 2 Dual pump fuel system, with duel TI auto fuel pumps, ID 1300 fuel injectors, tuned on e85. Driveshaft shop aluminum driveshaft, 1400 hp half shafts, Detroit tru-trac. ls9 camshaft, CNC ported heads, with trunion and dual valve spring upgrade, LS9 head gaskets, ARP 2000 head studs, Manley stainless valves. Adjustable Bmr toe rods, trailing arms, rear adjustable sway bar, full cradle bushings, upper control arm bushings, BMR diff. bushings, bmr driveshaft safety loop.