Traction Help
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Traction Help
I feel like I have exhausted my options to improve traction.
Here's my setup:
T3/T67
85mm LS/VTEC
LS Trans, Quaife LSD, Traction Bars, 235/60/15 w M/T @ 25psi
ACTXXRS 6puck (supposed to be rated at 487+ ft/lbs)
10K springs up front and 12K in back with dampers at stiffest setting
AVCR Boost controller
First gear starts to spin at ~12psi, 2nd @ 17psi, and 3rd @23psi
Maybe I am just reaching the limits of a DD/street FWD but I don't think so. The only thing else I can see is witching to a bias ply like the M&H Racemaster Street/Strip DOTs.
I really notice it in 3rd gear. It could also be wheel hop or the clutch slipping b/c it has quite a bit of shaking when it starts to slip.
Any suggestions?
Here's my setup:
T3/T67
85mm LS/VTEC
LS Trans, Quaife LSD, Traction Bars, 235/60/15 w M/T @ 25psi
ACTXXRS 6puck (supposed to be rated at 487+ ft/lbs)
10K springs up front and 12K in back with dampers at stiffest setting
AVCR Boost controller
First gear starts to spin at ~12psi, 2nd @ 17psi, and 3rd @23psi
Maybe I am just reaching the limits of a DD/street FWD but I don't think so. The only thing else I can see is witching to a bias ply like the M&H Racemaster Street/Strip DOTs.
I really notice it in 3rd gear. It could also be wheel hop or the clutch slipping b/c it has quite a bit of shaking when it starts to slip.
Any suggestions?
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Re: Traction Help (CivicVX94)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by sohczcturbo »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Might consider some prothane inserts for the wheel hop, and also, what size tires are you running?</TD></TR></TABLE>
I have the energy suspension polyurethane inserts for all my mounts. I'll have to check them again, they are a little old now and may wearing or loose. I am running 26" tires with my already long gearing of the LS.
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by CivicVX94 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">can't you lower the amount of boost per each gear some more? If not in first, surely you can in second and third right? </TD></TR></TABLE>
That is correct. I do have each gear set now to be just under the point were I start to spin. I do understand 1st and 2nd but I would think that in third I would be able to push more than 23psi with my setup and stick it. That should be around 500whp and with 26" drag radials, LSD, traction bars, stiff *** suspension it is not asking for too much is it?
It could also be the way I have the AVCR set up for the duty cycle for each RPM stage. I have it set up with max duty until about 4,500 and taper it down to the about 60% by 5,500 where I hit full boost. Maybe this is making the boost come on too hard/quickly?
I have the energy suspension polyurethane inserts for all my mounts. I'll have to check them again, they are a little old now and may wearing or loose. I am running 26" tires with my already long gearing of the LS.
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by CivicVX94 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">can't you lower the amount of boost per each gear some more? If not in first, surely you can in second and third right? </TD></TR></TABLE>
That is correct. I do have each gear set now to be just under the point were I start to spin. I do understand 1st and 2nd but I would think that in third I would be able to push more than 23psi with my setup and stick it. That should be around 500whp and with 26" drag radials, LSD, traction bars, stiff *** suspension it is not asking for too much is it?
It could also be the way I have the AVCR set up for the duty cycle for each RPM stage. I have it set up with max duty until about 4,500 and taper it down to the about 60% by 5,500 where I hit full boost. Maybe this is making the boost come on too hard/quickly?
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