hey, i went to the track this past weekend and ran a best time of 15.2 with my '01 prelude s, i have i/h/e... i've gotten better with my launches and don't peel out too much or wheel hop... BUT.... BUT!!! when i change from 1st-2nd gear, i get this combination of wheel hop, peel-out for about half a second, and sometimes a mini chirp from 2nd-3rd gear....

How do i stop that wheel-hop / peel-out that lasts for like half a second when i change from 1st to 2nd??? i really think that f*cks up my 1/8th time and overall time... people tell me to feather it, but racing instinct is to drop the clutch and pound the gas.... ANY TIPS?? ADVICE??? this also happens when i street race...

EDIT: i dont' think its the tires, i've got pretty decent tread left, and i have stock rims...


[Modified by SleekBlkPrelude, 8:30 AM 3/20/2003]

 

Get better tires like some drag radials.

art

 

to what he said. I drove my friends 91 hatchback with a b16 this weekend at the track, and with his Nitto 555R's, there wasnt much off the line and 2nd and 3rd grabbed hard. No wheel hop or loss of traction at all.

 

if you think your tires are good....
Why dont you try letting some of the tire pressure out???
I would start at 28 psi......

 

traction bars

 

ride the clutch

 

Hey he drives like me Hell with feathering. set the car up properly so you can just stay pinned all the way down the track!!!! try taller drag radials,traction bars and if you are hardcore. try drag launch springs in the rear. they are stiff as hell!!!

 

Do urethane motor mount inserts reduce wheel-hop or is that just a myth?

 

Drop the pressure in the tires and shift smoother, no need to jam it into the next gear.

 

My friend with a 97 Prelude had a wheel hop problem like you described and was even more noticeable when he put a JRSC on it. Once he put on a rear mount insert it helped the problem a bit. If you don't mind the extra vibration I would pick up a set of inserts and see if that helps

 

I bought some Urethan motor mount inserts. They did nothing for my wheel hop, except made the car feel like I was driving across railroad tracks. They actually made it feel more intense. I suggest looking at a possible caster adjustment, and maybe some softer springs. This will not help much, but every little bit adds up.

Scott

 

What about a lighter flywheel? Your revs will drop faster between shifts, but your rpms will increase faster after the shift.