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Old Jun 12, 2010 | 04:54 PM
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Default Any tips on stoping wheel hop?

I know the basics and Got a few pointers from some knowlegable people just wondering what everyone else is doing. And looking for the solid bushings for the lower controll arm
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Old Jun 12, 2010 | 06:37 PM
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Default Re: Any tips on stoping wheel hop?

there is nothing stellar about my setup. all stock bushings, hasport mounts. not solid, and fr traction bars. i guess we are just so soft on the launch the car doesnt spin.

and i did finally align the car. with me in it. hahaa/
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Old Jun 13, 2010 | 12:50 PM
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run slicks. no more wheel hop
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Old Jun 13, 2010 | 01:11 PM
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Default Re: Any tips on stoping wheel hop?

stiffer engine/trans mounts, drag radial or slicks.
how much power are u putting down?
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Old Jun 13, 2010 | 01:19 PM
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Default Re: Any tips on stoping wheel hop?

long short its a turbo h22 in a ek hatch i cant put conventional traction bars on the car due to no room ( but im working on haveing a custom set made now) also looking into solid rear mount & solid lca spherical bushings..car does it at all power levels
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Old Jun 13, 2010 | 03:22 PM
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Default Re: Any tips on stoping wheel hop?

thats what happens when your sidewall has no give..
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Old Jun 13, 2010 | 05:33 PM
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Default Re: Any tips on stoping wheel hop?

Traction bars and slicks..
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Old Jun 19, 2010 | 11:15 AM
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Default Re: Any tips on stoping wheel hop?

what about solid/urethane bushings ?
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Old Jun 19, 2010 | 11:18 AM
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Default Re: Any tips on stoping wheel hop?

Make more power.
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Old Jun 19, 2010 | 11:50 AM
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Default Re: Any tips on stoping wheel hop?

Originally Posted by FarmYard
thats what happens when your sidewall has no give..
This. If I run my DRs with more pressure, I get wheel hop. If I take the pressure out or run slicks, I dont.
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Old Jun 19, 2010 | 01:23 PM
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Default Re: Any tips on stoping wheel hop?

Originally Posted by h22 civic
what about solid/urethane bushings ?
nope, gotta run slicks to get rid of the hop
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Old Jun 20, 2010 | 09:24 AM
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Default Re: Any tips on stoping wheel hop?

buy slicks.... really good investment
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