Traction
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Traction
hey whats fellow imports. im having a traction problem wit my 2000 civic si. everytime i wholeshot at 3500 rpms my tires spin way too much for the rpm im at. im wondering whats up and if nebody knows y its happening. neways sumone let me know pleaze, aprreciate it.
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Re: Traction (bbartnick2005)
A ****-load of things can cause that. 1. Try launching at a lower RPM (2600 works for me). 2. Decrease tire pressure (if the tires are too full wheels won't get optimal traction or bite on the surface). 3. If you're racing on the shitty streets of MI . . .well, there's that answer. 4. Get better suspension.
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Re: Traction (sicky)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by sicky »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">A ****-load of things can cause that. 1. Try launching at a lower RPM (2600 works for me). 2. Decrease tire pressure (if the tires are too full wheels won't get optimal traction or bite on the surface). 3. If you're racing on the shitty streets of MI . . .well, there's that answer. 4. Get better suspension.</TD></TR></TABLE>
yep all that plus try feathering the clutch abit. With decent tires you should be able to launch around 6000-6500 rpm.
yep all that plus try feathering the clutch abit. With decent tires you should be able to launch around 6000-6500 rpm.
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Re: Traction (RangerDan)
yea dont dump the clutch unless your on slicks. feathering works best. ive revved up to 5k in my 16 when i feather it.
my guess would be your psi in the tires are too high. does it just burn rubber or does it get wheel hop?
my guess would be your psi in the tires are too high. does it just burn rubber or does it get wheel hop?
Re: Traction (sicky)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by bbartnick2005 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">hey whats fellow imports. im having a traction problem wit my 2000 civic si. everytime i wholeshot at 3500 rpms my tires spin way too much for the rpm im at. im wondering whats up and if nebody knows y its happening. neways sumone let me know pleaze, aprreciate it.</TD></TR></TABLE>
Get better tires, less tire pressure, and feather the clutch more.
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by sicky »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">A ****-load of things can cause that. 1. Try launching at a lower RPM (2600 works for me). </TD></TR></TABLE>
2600? That seems way to low. In my 99 Si about 6500rpm is where I launch. The b16 doesnt have enough low end to launch anything under 5500rpm's.
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by RangerDan »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
yep all that plus try feathering the clutch abit. With decent tires you should be able to launch around 6000-6500 rpm.</TD></TR></TABLE>
Same here
Get better tires, less tire pressure, and feather the clutch more.
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by sicky »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">A ****-load of things can cause that. 1. Try launching at a lower RPM (2600 works for me). </TD></TR></TABLE>
2600? That seems way to low. In my 99 Si about 6500rpm is where I launch. The b16 doesnt have enough low end to launch anything under 5500rpm's.
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by RangerDan »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
yep all that plus try feathering the clutch abit. With decent tires you should be able to launch around 6000-6500 rpm.</TD></TR></TABLE>
Same here
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