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TheAznOne · 10-24-2006, 10:02 PM

i just went to the track, with my drag radials. nothing but wheel hop off the line. i was wondering what can eliminate or help my wheel hop? I already got the SPL subframe bushings and megan coilovers.

thanks

LookOut Nick · 10-24-2006, 10:19 PM

To ELIMINATE wheel hop with your drag RADIALS i recommend.Traction Rods and a SPELL CHECK these items put together should help you off the line.

driftyour40 · 10-24-2006, 10:34 PM

I still had wheel hop after I put in subframe bushings, so I did diff bushings and that really did the trick.

Turbocoop · 10-24-2006, 11:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LookOut Nick

To ELIMINATE wheel hop with your drag RADIALS i recommend.Traction Rods and a SPELL CHECK these items put together should help you off the line.

I agree. lol

DJPimpFlex · 10-24-2006, 10:38 PM

you can get the SPL subframe busing eliminators that will help a bit more. Its a bitch to install compared to the busings, but its worth it.

GSXRJJordan · 10-24-2006, 11:11 PM

I've got the same question acutally... anyone else see a big difference with diff bushings? It's just the two under the diff right?

DoriftoPnoy · 10-24-2006, 11:23 PM

i think some of you are mixing up bushings with spacers and vice versa.

!Zar! · 10-24-2006, 11:27 PM

A welded diff, solid motor/tranny mounts and, clutch would help out.

gotta240 · 10-25-2006, 01:27 AM

i hope thats sarcasm from Zar.

None of the above will do MUCH for his problem. Start with replacing diff/subframe bushings with aftermarket or even metal. If adjustable, soften the rear coilovers for racing. JMO

steve shadows · 10-25-2006, 05:18 PM

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Originally Posted by gotta240

If adjustable, stiffen the rear coilovers for racing. JMO

in what f-ing universe does this work?

must have really sticky tires.

you ALWAYS loosen the sprinsg or spring rate down, and drop the rebound/stiffness of the shock / nitrogen /gas so it can sqwat with the least amount of replash or bounce...

:hammer:

silverarrow27 · 10-25-2006, 01:50 AM

Actually you want to get rid of your coilovers for drag racing. Too stiff, otherwise adjust your settings to the softest you can for maximum squat.

Replicant_S14 · 10-25-2006, 05:08 AM

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Originally Posted by silverarrow27

Actually you want to get rid of your coilovers for drag racing. Too stiff, otherwise adjust your settings to the softest you can for maximum squat.

True. The springs won't get any softer but you should be able to adjust the dampers to kill the oscillation. That's what they are for.

TheAznOne · 10-25-2006, 01:29 PM

so stiffen rear. ok got it

sw20>>s14 · 10-25-2006, 03:35 PM

what? SOFTEN the rear dampening and lower your PSI...

steve shadows · 10-25-2006, 05:16 PM

ok not be a dick but I am naturally...

Everything so far is wrong, except for the part )reple( about setting dampening lower...

If you are seriously trying to drag race your car get a set of stock shocks and springs that you can run in the back when you drag the car...

Make sure you REMOVE the STRUT BRACE if you have one, this is what seems to cause the majority of wheel from my experience on s chasis when people try to do everything...

from them, suframe (metal) spacers are not going to eliminate wheel hop, its going to make the rear end stiffer if anything, new bushing on the otherhand will help support a better response and wieght transfer to the shocks...once again as long as they are not overly stiff.

On my old drag car that ran 11s with only 350whp i took off the rear and front sway bars as well so the car acts like a sort of water bed in transfer wieght back and down onto the DRs during the run...

Hope this helps.

silverarrow27 · 10-26-2006, 01:10 AM

I actually laughed when someone said to stiffen the rear...: p

Silverbullet · 10-26-2006, 07:03 AM

WTF!? why are so many people telling him to stiffen up the rear? You want that shit like jell-o soft!

sepulchral · 10-26-2006, 08:58 AM

i hurd 18x12s in da reer heelp

gotta240 · 10-26-2006, 05:55 PM

hahah. And so ill some 300/however tall/18 slicks if you have the power to turn them.

But stricktly for drag racing why not go with a smaller, lighter wheel with a good slick?

TheTimanator · 10-26-2006, 06:39 PM

checkout drag240sx.com There is a lot of info on threre and they won't give you a hard time for trying to drag race a 240.

10-24-2006, 10:02 PM	#1
TheAznOne Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: louisville,Ky Posts: 42 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Elimate Wheel Hop i just went to the track, with my drag radials. nothing but wheel hop off the line. i was wondering what can eliminate or help my wheel hop? I already got the SPL subframe bushings and megan coilovers. thanks Last edited by TheAznOne; 10-24-2006 at 11:11 PM..

10-24-2006, 10:19 PM	#2
LookOut Nick Zilvia Addict Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: East Coast Age: 39 Posts: 816 Trader Rating: (0) Rides Gallery: LookOut Nick Feedback Score: 0 reviews	To ELIMINATE wheel hop with your drag RADIALS i recommend.Traction Rods and a SPELL CHECK these items put together should help you off the line. __________________ *Team Pterodactyl*

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DJPimpFlex Post Whore! Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Rohnert Park, CA Age: 39 Posts: 6,158 Trader Rating: (115) Rides Gallery: DJPimpFlex Feedback Score: 115 reviews	you can get the SPL subframe busing eliminators that will help a bit more. Its a bitch to install compared to the busings, but its worth it. __________________

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GSXRJJordan Post Whore! Join Date: May 2006 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 9,135 Trader Rating: (19) Rides Gallery: GSXRJJordan Feedback Score: 19 reviews	I've got the same question acutally... anyone else see a big difference with diff bushings? It's just the two under the diff right? __________________ Jordan Innovations has a new web site! www.JordanInnovations.com -- All your favorite FD Pro Drifters love it, trust me -- www.JordanInnovations.com

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driftyour40 Zilvia Addict Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: SoCal Age: 43 Posts: 644 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	I still had wheel hop after I put in subframe bushings, so I did diff bushings and that really did the trick.

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!Zar! Post Whore! Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: North Korea Posts: 14,579 Trader Rating: (27) Feedback Score: 27 reviews	A welded diff, solid motor/tranny mounts and, clutch would help out. __________________

10-25-2006, 01:27 AM	#9
gotta240 Post Whore! Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: so cal Posts: 3,496 Trader Rating: (21) Feedback Score: 21 reviews	i hope thats sarcasm from Zar. None of the above will do MUCH for his problem. Start with replacing diff/subframe bushings with aftermarket or even metal. If adjustable, soften the rear coilovers for racing. JMO Last edited by gotta240; 10-26-2006 at 01:33 AM..

10-25-2006, 01:50 AM	#11
silverarrow27 Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Banning, CA Posts: 1,428 Trader Rating: (11) Feedback Score: 11 reviews	Actually you want to get rid of your coilovers for drag racing. Too stiff, otherwise adjust your settings to the softest you can for maximum squat. __________________ 1989 240sx XE\|2002 Frontier SC CC LB 4wd\|2011 Pathfinder LE V8 4wd

10-25-2006, 01:29 PM	#13
TheAznOne Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: louisville,Ky Posts: 42 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	so stiffen rear. ok got it

10-25-2006, 03:35 PM	#14
sw20>>s14 Post Whore! Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: bay area Posts: 5,656 Trader Rating: (19) Feedback Score: 19 reviews	what? SOFTEN the rear dampening and lower your PSI... __________________ s14\| y34\| 911 gts\| exige s\| 600rr\| r3\| 250r\| 85 girlfriend

10-25-2006, 05:16 PM	#15
steve shadows Post Whore! Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: LA and OC Posts: 8,202 Trader Rating: (5) Feedback Score: 5 reviews	ok not be a dick but I am naturally... Everything so far is wrong, except for the part )reple( about setting dampening lower... If you are seriously trying to drag race your car get a set of stock shocks and springs that you can run in the back when you drag the car... Make sure you REMOVE the STRUT BRACE if you have one, this is what seems to cause the majority of wheel from my experience on s chasis when people try to do everything... from them, suframe (metal) spacers are not going to eliminate wheel hop, its going to make the rear end stiffer if anything, new bushing on the otherhand will help support a better response and wieght transfer to the shocks...once again as long as they are not overly stiff. On my old drag car that ran 11s with only 350whp i took off the rear and front sway bars as well so the car acts like a sort of water bed in transfer wieght back and down onto the DRs during the run... Hope this helps. __________________ Like Me on FaceBook !

10-26-2006, 01:10 AM	#16
silverarrow27 Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Banning, CA Posts: 1,428 Trader Rating: (11) Feedback Score: 11 reviews	I actually laughed when someone said to stiffen the rear...: p __________________ 1989 240sx XE\|2002 Frontier SC CC LB 4wd\|2011 Pathfinder LE V8 4wd

10-26-2006, 08:58 AM	#18
sepulchral BANNED Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Midlothian. VA Posts: 2,050 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	i hurd 18x12s in da reer heelp

10-26-2006, 05:55 PM	#19
gotta240 Post Whore! Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: so cal Posts: 3,496 Trader Rating: (21) Feedback Score: 21 reviews	hahah. And so ill some 300/however tall/18 slicks if you have the power to turn them. But stricktly for drag racing why not go with a smaller, lighter wheel with a good slick?

10-26-2006, 06:39 PM	#20
TheTimanator Post Whore! Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Nashville Age: 41 Posts: 2,535 Trader Rating: (1) Rides Gallery: TheTimanator Feedback Score: 1 reviews	checkout drag240sx.com There is a lot of info on threre and they won't give you a hard time for trying to drag race a 240. __________________ 89 S13 hatch/////98 Subaru 2.5RS