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Old Oct 10, 2003 | 11:15 PM
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everytime i launched i got mad wheel hop...it felt like i was gonna break an axle! Is there any tips or things you guys do wen launching with street tires at the track?? I need to improve on my 60ft
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Old Oct 11, 2003 | 03:55 AM
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Every street tire, track, setup is different. Play with air pressure, get some mount inserts, check your front struts for wear, get new tires, ect.
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Old Oct 11, 2003 | 09:20 AM
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i got stock xgt v4's and i lowered it to 25psi...i also have mount inserts but i think the one on the tranny side started coming off due to all that wheel hop. Do u guys usually launch higher or lower at the track than the street? Also you think a strut bar will help a lil?
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Old Oct 11, 2003 | 09:49 AM
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Get rid of the stock tires. They are some of the worst known to man and are causing your wheel hop more than likely.
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Old Oct 11, 2003 | 10:03 AM
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z10 front crossmember, will elminate yoru wheel hop
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Old Oct 11, 2003 | 12:26 PM
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what are some good street tires to prevent wheel hop?
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