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Old 02-25-2012, 07:04 PM   #1
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Reduce wheel hop after cam install

After I get my cam installed I wanted to reduce wheel hop as well as a little better cornering I don't wanna lower my car though so what would be the best beginner things to do and price points as well?

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Old 02-25-2012, 07:15 PM   #2
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- rear cradle bushes
- rear diff bushes
- trailing arms & trailing arm bushes
- toe rods

I'm sure if you shoot Pete a PM he will be able to work with you to get the best set up.
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Old 02-25-2012, 08:23 PM   #3
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- rear cradle bushes
- rear diff bushes
- trailing arms & trailing arm bushes
- toe rods
Wheel hop is very simply a rapid and repeated loss and recovery of traction. When a car begins to accelerate various bushings and suspension/chassis components deflect. Under normal driving conditions this flexing is negligible but when the car is launched aggressively the deflection causes significant toe changes which reduce the contact patch of the rear tires. This leads to a reduction in traction and momentary wheel slippage which alleviates the toe changes and allows the rear tires to regrip. The vicious circle then continues as the suddenly improved traction again results in deflection and toe changes leading to wheel slippage.

The components stieger listed above are the main culprits. The only thing I might add is a rear sway bar upgrade. That along with the rear cradle bushings will also contribute to improved corner carving as well as wheel hop elimination. If you have any questions feel free to hit me up. Assisting our customers in finding the best solution for their application is what we do.
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Wheel hop is very simply a rapid and repeated loss and recovery of traction. When a car begins to accelerate various bushings and suspension/chassis components deflect. Under normal driving conditions this flexing is negligible but when the car is launched aggressively the deflection causes significant toe changes which reduce the contact patch of the rear tires. This leads to a reduction in traction and momentary wheel slippage which alleviates the toe changes and allows the rear tires to regrip. The vicious circle then continues as the suddenly improved traction again results in deflection and toe changes leading to wheel slippage.

The components stieger listed above are the main culprits. The only thing I might add is a rear sway bar upgrade. That along with the rear cradle bushings will also contribute to improved corner carving as well as wheel hop elimination. If you have any questions feel free to hit me up. Assisting our customers in finding the best solution for their application is what we do.
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Old 02-25-2012, 09:52 PM   #6
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Can you pm a good price on these parts shipped to 32905?
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I will echo Chase... I have first had experience with wheel hop. Shredded a set of ring and pinion gears at the track one cold March day with an otherwise stock car on PZeros!

I replaced all of the items listed here and the car is on rails. I am not so sure why you're opposed to lowering the car... it really improves the look and the feel of the car but to each his own.

I have all BMR stuff but Pedders and Pfadt are good stuff too.

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Old 02-26-2012, 09:07 AM   #9
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I've ordered most of these exact parts from Chase over the winter. Thinking of more power in the future so I wanted to get the suspension squared away first.

I likely won't lower either because my driveway is a bit steep and I drag a little now unless I'm very careful.
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Old 02-26-2012, 09:23 AM   #10
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Chase will get you the best deal. He did it for me for all those parts listed.
They make a HUGE difference. Also went with some invos and now i can really put that power to the ground.
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Old 02-26-2012, 09:25 AM   #11
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Oh, if you decide on sway bars, don't forget the end links.
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Old 02-26-2012, 12:30 PM   #13
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I'm thinking trailing arm kit for right now and doing it time of cam install
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