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MeanGreen_SS · 01-06-2022, 06:32 PM

Just took my car to the drag strip this weekend and had some fun. When I went to do a burnout, I suffered massive amounts of wheel hop. Before that night, I could do burnouts from a dig or sidestep the clutch and have no problems. Now, I'm getting bad wheel hop on the streets. I just recently today started hearing what can only be described as the sound your exhaust makes when it rattles on the frame, and I only hear it when engaging the clutch in first. The car doesn't drive differently and there are no rattles, bumping, shaking, etc even at high speeds... But that noise plus the sudden wheel hop makes me nervous. As far as I can see, the axles look ok but imma get it on a lift in a couple days and check it out. Do you guys have any ideas as to what it might be? ALSO I don't hear any popping while turning or reversing... Just that loud vibrating sound when I'm releasing clutch

CamaroCracka · 01-07-2022, 01:17 PM

If you are getting a vibration when you engage the clutch, that might be the problem.

As for the axles, if you get it off ground and get more than just a bit of play, they are probably on their way out. In and out play is expected, but up and down is not. If the wheel is locked and you get rotational play, that is bad too.

Also check the quibo joints at the diff and transmission as well as the bushings on the toe rods. trailing arms and control arms.

Axe55 · 01-07-2022, 02:54 PM

Could be your clutch slipping or maybe the throwout bearing is gone? If the sound only happens when you're engaging the clutch in first, I would think it's something there.

Edit: Are you still on your first stock clutch?

MeanGreen_SS · 01-07-2022, 04:52 PM

So, the vibrating I was hearing was my exhaust... When I did headers, my tips became unlevel so my left tip is hitting the bumper... The only thing now is the wheel hop. Like I said, I wasn't getting it before but after the track day, I get it anytime the tires try to break traction. The axles seem fine, they have no play, no rattles, no grease, the boots look good. I'm assuming a blew a bushing out or something but I'll find out tomorrow when I put it on the lift. Maybe this'll finally give me an excuse for some BMR trailing arms

CamaroCracka · 01-08-2022, 12:04 PM

BMR FTW!

Axe55 · 01-11-2022, 09:50 AM

I think this is definitely an excuse to buy some BMR stuff. I mean, it's almost irresponsible not to...

01-06-2022, 06:32 PM	#1
MeanGreen_SS Drives: 2011 Camaro 1SS Synergy Green Join Date: Jul 2021 Location: Smithfield, NC Posts: 5 View My Garage	Possible broken axle??? Just took my car to the drag strip this weekend and had some fun. When I went to do a burnout, I suffered massive amounts of wheel hop. Before that night, I could do burnouts from a dig or sidestep the clutch and have no problems. Now, I'm getting bad wheel hop on the streets. I just recently today started hearing what can only be described as the sound your exhaust makes when it rattles on the frame, and I only hear it when engaging the clutch in first. The car doesn't drive differently and there are no rattles, bumping, shaking, etc even at high speeds... But that noise plus the sudden wheel hop makes me nervous. As far as I can see, the axles look ok but imma get it on a lift in a couple days and check it out. Do you guys have any ideas as to what it might be? ALSO I don't hear any popping while turning or reversing... Just that loud vibrating sound when I'm releasing clutch

01-07-2022, 01:17 PM	#2
CamaroCracka Drives: 2010 Turbo LS3 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Palm Bay, FL Posts: 3,029	If you are getting a vibration when you engage the clutch, that might be the problem. As for the axles, if you get it off ground and get more than just a bit of play, they are probably on their way out. In and out play is expected, but up and down is not. If the wheel is locked and you get rotational play, that is bad too. Also check the quibo joints at the diff and transmission as well as the bushings on the toe rods. trailing arms and control arms. __________________ 2010 SS - Kind of an On3 kit, CTR 78/80, CompCam 239/251 620/632 122+4, E85, Z28 suspension and ZL1 diff with Outlaw axles. Gen6 ZL1 brakes. 2011 Vert - 416/w 230/236 .612/.602 115lsa, 1LE suspension w/32mm rear bar. Z28 diff. Gen6 ZL1 brakes.

01-07-2022, 02:54 PM	#3
Axe55 Drives: 2012 Camaro SS Join Date: Jun 2019 Location: Toronto Posts: 159	Could be your clutch slipping or maybe the throwout bearing is gone? If the sound only happens when you're engaging the clutch in first, I would think it's something there. Edit: Are you still on your first stock clutch? __________________ 2012 Camaro SS LS3, JRE Scoop, CAI intake, Whipple Supercharger, Fast 85lb injectors, ZL1 pump, McLeod RXT clutch, MGW shifter, Stainless Power 1 7/8 headers w/HFC, Ridetech coilovers, BMR sway bars, trailing arms, toe rods, cradle bushing inserts, 2020 Speed Tuned.

01-08-2022, 12:04 PM	#5
CamaroCracka Drives: 2010 Turbo LS3 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Palm Bay, FL Posts: 3,029	BMR FTW! __________________ 2010 SS - Kind of an On3 kit, CTR 78/80, CompCam 239/251 620/632 122+4, E85, Z28 suspension and ZL1 diff with Outlaw axles. Gen6 ZL1 brakes. 2011 Vert - 416/w 230/236 .612/.602 115lsa, 1LE suspension w/32mm rear bar. Z28 diff. Gen6 ZL1 brakes.

01-11-2022, 09:50 AM	#6
Axe55 Drives: 2012 Camaro SS Join Date: Jun 2019 Location: Toronto Posts: 159	I think this is definitely an excuse to buy some BMR stuff. I mean, it's almost irresponsible not to... __________________ 2012 Camaro SS LS3, JRE Scoop, CAI intake, Whipple Supercharger, Fast 85lb injectors, ZL1 pump, McLeod RXT clutch, MGW shifter, Stainless Power 1 7/8 headers w/HFC, Ridetech coilovers, BMR sway bars, trailing arms, toe rods, cradle bushing inserts, 2020 Speed Tuned.

01-07-2022, 04:52 PM	#4
MeanGreen_SS Drives: 2011 Camaro 1SS Synergy Green Join Date: Jul 2021 Location: Smithfield, NC Posts: 5 View My Garage	So, the vibrating I was hearing was my exhaust... When I did headers, my tips became unlevel so my left tip is hitting the bumper... The only thing now is the wheel hop. Like I said, I wasn't getting it before but after the track day, I get it anytime the tires try to break traction. The axles seem fine, they have no play, no rattles, no grease, the boots look good. I'm assuming a blew a bushing out or something but I'll find out tomorrow when I put it on the lift. Maybe this'll finally give me an excuse for some BMR trailing arms