Curing 5th Gen Camaro Wheel Hop

[hammdo]

Originally Posted by GunMetalGrey

I should also mention that it looks like I need to replace the half shafts because they are getting bent/warped and cause vibration at certain speeds,I'd like to do this before I start racing on the road course track this spring, are there any tougher upgrades to the half shafts I can make?

I'm doing the DSS 1000hp axles and carbon drive shaft. I have the solid bushings as well as other mods. Hotchkis max brace also helped!

-Don

[MagnumForceGB]

At what point would Lower Control Arms be needed? I currently have subframe bushings, trailing arms, toe rods, UCA bushings, and differential bushings. With a 4000 stall and drag radials, my launch looked likes the GoPro camera shook and the datalog shows jumps in the trans slip RPM.

[JDP Motorsports]

Originally Posted by MagnumForceGB

At what point would Lower Control Arms be needed? I currently have subframe bushings, trailing arms, toe rods, UCA bushings, and differential bushings. With a 4000 stall and drag radials, my launch looked likes the GoPro camera shook and the datalog shows jumps in the trans slip RPM.

You've got a lot of good components already. Did you do the outer trailing arm bushings? What wheel/tire combo do you run and where is your alignment?

Kind regards,

Jordan Priestley
888.308.6007

[MagnumForceGB]

Originally Posted by JDP Motorsports

You've got a lot of good components already. Did you do the outer trailing arm bushings? What wheel/tire combo do you run and where is your alignment?

Kind regards,

Jordan Priestley
888.308.6007

Got the outer bushings, did those when I did the trailing arm since everything was apart.

Using 18" wheels with 305 Nitto NT-05R's. I have lowering springs and had the alignment put back to stock after I installed the springs. I did drop the cradle again though to install the subframe bushings after the alignment, so it might not be correct again.

[JDP Motorsports]

Originally Posted by MagnumForceGB

Got the outer bushings, did those when I did the trailing arm since everything was apart.

Using 18" wheels with 305 Nitto NT-05R's. I have lowering springs and had the alignment put back to stock after I installed the springs. I did drop the cradle again though to install the subframe bushings after the alignment, so it might not be correct again.

I would honestly check the alignment and the stock alignment isn't ideal for drag use; especially because there is a wide variance or range that is "acceptable". I've also had better luck with the MT ET Street II than the NT05R. The rear lower arm is going to be stronger but I don't think it will help your issue.

Kind regards,

Jordan Priestley
888.308.6007

[MagnumForceGB]

Originally Posted by JDP Motorsports

I would honestly check the alignment and the stock alignment isn't ideal for drag use; especially because there is a wide variance or range that is "acceptable". I've also had better luck with the MT ET Street II than the NT05R. The rear lower arm is going to be stronger but I don't think it will help your issue.

Kind regards,

Jordan Priestley
888.308.6007

Thanks, will have it checked using the specs from BMR's install instructions. Hopefully I can get them to those specs with the stock camber bolts.

[Apex Motorsports]

Originally Posted by hammdo

I'm doing the DSS 1000hp axles and carbon drive shaft. I have the solid bushings as well as other mods. Hotchkis max brace also helped!

-Don

That will be a nice strong set up and reduce weight. If you would like a quote let me know.

[derek1387]

Getting ready to get Trailing Arms....do i need an alignment again after installing trainling arms? I just had one last week after the 1LE and Toe rod install....

[Apex Motorsports]

Originally Posted by derek1387

Getting ready to get Trailing Arms....do i need an alignment again after installing trainling arms? I just had one last week after the 1LE and Toe rod install....

No. Just make sure you also order the outer trailing arm bushings. BMR does not include them with the trailing arms.

[Shawno72]

In my list of mods

[Apex Motorsports]

Originally Posted by Shawno72

In my list of mods

I'm sorry. I don't understand your post.

[Shawno72]

Originally Posted by Apex Motorsports

I'm sorry. I don't understand your post.

I'm sorry, I meaning that I'll start with trailing arms and toe rods

[Apex Motorsports]

Originally Posted by Shawno72

I'm sorry, I meaning that I'll start with trailing arms and toe rods

We recommend rear cradle bushings first and the then trailing arms. Everything in the rear of the car bolts to the cradle which then bolts to the frame so those bushings are literally the foundation of the rear of the car. You can upgrade everything back there and still have traction and stability issues if you do not address them.

[Shawno72]

Originally Posted by Apex Motorsports

We recommend rear cradle bushings first and the then trailing arms. Everything in the rear of the car bolts to the cradle which then bolts to the frame so those bushings are literally the foundation of the rear of the car. You can upgrade everything back there and still have traction and stability issues if you do not address them.

Ok honest opinion, I don't track my car but I sure have some fun in the mountains carving around about once a month. Are inserts enough or should I just go ahead and replace the whole bushing?