I've noticed my tires are "jumping" when I launch at the strip. Would this have to do with my struts going bad on me and not keeping the tires on the ground? It's noticeable only on the strip though. Perhaps it could be the sticky shit they lay down?
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what kind of a car do you drive?Originally posted by ECOtec GodsConsider this: 800 hp is a lot on a 2.0L motor. With 750hp, three-quarters of a thousand you're basically dealing with 6.14 hp per cubic inch. Pressures and stresses of all kinds thermal and mechanical loading across the board escalate to extreme levels. A Chevrolet 5.7-liter LS1 V8 with this much specific power (horsepower per cubic inch) would be making 2,137 hp
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The sloppy springs / struts are adding to your wheel hop. The engine mounts do that too.
If you want to eliminate your problem, find a stiffer engine mount, and stiffer suspension (or use spring rubbers / spacers)
The sticky stuff does make the problem more pronounced though.LSJ powered 1998 Chevy S-10 turbo
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1500 should be fine to launch at. It seems a bit low to me actually. You have a 2000rpm stall in that car. (which means it will see 2000 rpm's before it actually wants to get moving) try that range for a while too.
H&R springs on stock struts = bouncy
stiffen some things up and you'll get rid of the wheel hop.LSJ powered 1998 Chevy S-10 turbo
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Originally posted by SC2Sickseriously... did you just create a second account?
Originally posted by Green MonstahH&R springs on stock struts = bouncy
stiffen some things up and you'll get rid of the wheel hop.
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what do you think? Or would the KYB be a better choice as in a long term effect?Rob
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Originally posted by Robertoh, I also had my tire pressure lowered. Perhaps I should launch at a lower RPM? I have been launching at 1500 RPM. I got H&R Sport springs installed.James E<br /><br />No i'm not new, Just been M.I.A for a while.
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Originally posted by OpusguyOriginally posted by Robertoh, I also had my tire pressure lowered. Perhaps I should launch at a lower RPM? I have been launching at 1500 RPM. I got H&R Sport springs installed.
just a few psi will help some, but far too many people goo to much
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Originally posted by RobertI'll give it a try. The nest midnight meyhem is the 31st of March so I got some time to build things up.James E<br /><br />No i'm not new, Just been M.I.A for a while.
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