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Old Apr 26, 2004 | 11:05 AM
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Im launching my civic at 2500 rpm....any lower and it bogs...any higher and it spins....it wheel hops all the way up to about 5700rpm and then wheel hopes 2nd 3rd and 4th...any suggestions how to get rid of this problem...if it even is a problem
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Old Apr 27, 2004 | 08:04 AM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by gsrcivic147 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Im launching my civic at 2500 rpm....any lower and it bogs...any higher and it spins....it wheel hops all the way up to about 5700rpm and then wheel hopes 2nd 3rd and 4th...any suggestions how to get rid of this problem...if it even is a problem</TD></TR></TABLE>

solid motor mounts,traction bars, good suspension.......
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Old Apr 28, 2004 | 11:06 AM
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Default Re: how do i get rid of wheel hop?!?? (redturbocivic)

i've treid the solid motor mounts before...and thats irritating as **** haha....but i'll be sure to look into some better suspension thanx for info
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Old Apr 30, 2004 | 05:50 PM
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What size rims are you running? oops I see it in your sig, um stiffer springs in the rear and and stiffer shocks also will help alot.
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Old Apr 30, 2004 | 07:22 PM
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slicks....
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Old Apr 30, 2004 | 09:07 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by redturbocivic &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">

solid motor mounts,traction bars, good suspension.......</TD></TR></TABLE>

cheaper than traction bars and motor mounts
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Old May 1, 2004 | 11:33 AM
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solid motor mounts,traction bars, good suspension.......[/QUOTE]
great advice totally agree!
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Old May 1, 2004 | 03:21 PM
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Default Re: how do i get rid of wheel hop?!?? (gsrcivic147)

you shouldnt be hoppin in 2nd 3rd, and 4th. check for loose or borken mounts and suspension peices
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Old May 2, 2004 | 01:19 AM
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replace front cross member and stock radius rods with a solid tubular set up and solid heimed radius rods! its a proven instant anti wheel hop mechanism...
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Old May 2, 2004 | 05:35 AM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by lcon &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">replace front cross member and stock radius rods with a solid tubular set up and solid heimed radius rods! its a proven instant anti wheel hop mechanism...</TD></TR></TABLE>

Not for me,I did that and it still wheel hops but I know the problem with mine.I don't have the $1000 for the Teins to replace my original 165000 mile shocks yet lol
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Old May 3, 2004 | 02:34 PM
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i have 16s and i had to lower the pressure to get them to spin rather then hop...whats your timeslip say?
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Old May 3, 2004 | 02:51 PM
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i got a 2.3 60ft....which i think is pretty good and i got a 14.7 @ 96 and if i could get bettter starts im pretty sure i can get down to a 14.4 or 14.5 MAYBE....i dont know though....and theres nothing wrong with anything...nothings broken or anything its just hittin 2nd 3rd and 4th pretty hard haha....i guess the stage 3 clutchmasters is gettin the job done.....haha...but thanx for all the info everybody
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Old May 3, 2004 | 03:00 PM
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motor mount inserts
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