Has anyone broken broken a 2011+ drivetrain component due to wheelhop?
7/29/12 | 07:51 AM
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Has anyone broken broken a 2011+ drivetrain component due to wheelhop?
Most of us, especially those with Brembo package/Track Pack cars have experienced wheelhop...and the stress that this puts on every component of the drivetrain os frightening...
...that said, I know of nobody who has actually broken a u-joint, axle or anything in our cars from this unfortunate attribute.
What have you heard?
...that said, I know of nobody who has actually broken a u-joint, axle or anything in our cars from this unfortunate attribute.
What have you heard?
7/29/12 | 11:33 AM
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Yes, click here for an active discussion on the topic.
7/29/12 | 04:17 PM
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Yes, click here for an active discussion on the topic.
7/29/12 | 04:29 PM
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my 06 would wheelhop bad at times- play with air pressure a little. my stock pirellis didnt like >30 psi, 26-28 they quit hopping...not saying its right, just saying it can change things...
7/29/12 | 04:37 PM
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Originally Posted by Tapakegovagnaps
13 track pack, haven't seen a trace of wheel hop.
7/29/12 | 08:36 PM
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I havent changed anything suspension wise. I had a 2010 which had it bad. Felt as though the dash was going to fall in my lap.
The 2013 hasnt done it once, i dont know what it is. I have just over 2K on it now. Ive done a few burnouts....... WOT 1st + burn all through 2nd and it just doesnt do it???? Why I dont know???
The 2013 hasnt done it once, i dont know what it is. I have just over 2K on it now. Ive done a few burnouts....... WOT 1st + burn all through 2nd and it just doesnt do it???? Why I dont know???
7/30/12 | 05:44 PM
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7/30/12 | 08:16 PM
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7/31/12 | 06:19 AM
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How many miles do you have ? its definitely there. You will experience it. It isn't terrible, but rough highway expansion joints or a washboard blacktop road. Will bring it on in hard or even moderate acceleration. I just consider it part of the quaintness of owning a retro muscle car.
Are you talking about wheel hop or the ride quality with the brembo package? Wheel hop happens during lauch or burn outs. And I would be supprised if you were able to do demonstrate it with moderate acceleration.
7/31/12 | 05:16 PM
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7/31/12 | 09:37 PM
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Originally Posted by sholzer
'13 track pack here. Definitely have some bad wheel hop at the drag strip. Seems to happen shifting into 2nd and 3rd more so than when coming off the line
Just trying to pin point any differences...
8/1/12 | 12:13 PM
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I get wheel hop on acceleration when the temp is less than ~45 degrees F. The brembo package tires are the first set of summer tires I've had that really mean it about only being happy at warmer temps.
8/1/12 | 09:56 PM
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Originally Posted by falhulk
Are you talking about wheel hop or the ride quality with the brembo package? Wheel hop happens during lauch or burn outs. And I would be supprised if you were able to do demonstrate it with moderate acceleration.