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Old 21-08-2012, 05:54 PM   #1
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Stupid laws of physics

Hey guys/girls.

Quick question..... What can i do (after i strip the subs) to get traction???

As soon as i hit boost i spin the front wheels. The fastest i was going when i noticed this was 90 on the M5 in 4th sped up spun the wheels thought i was awesome then changed to fifth and settled in for 3 hour drive to canberra. Now this cool abuse of power is annoying, i have a 12 second car that can barely keep up with traffic....... Cool but
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Old 21-08-2012, 06:09 PM   #2
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what tyres?
what wheels?
what suspension?
what gearbox?
what mods?
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Old 21-08-2012, 06:18 PM   #3
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i think the tyres are round and black, 17inch rims, d2 coil overs, and mods, ha lots of those, they are listed in the new people forum, please dont make me type all that again
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Old 21-08-2012, 06:25 PM   #4
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wow and you expect some kind of help without putting any effort in?

really interested only in the mods related to the other objects in question.

but from the lack of info, here is my suggestion:-

get smaller wheels
get good tyres with larger aspect ratio
get a lsd
trim coilover settings to loosen front and tighten rears

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Old 21-08-2012, 06:43 PM   #5
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sorry, the car is down stairs and i am warm, unsure of the tyres, basically asking what u guys think about if i remove the stoooopid speakers in the back and the crap that connects then if that will help a bit, also being the first car i have owned with coil overs and adjustable camber i have no confidence in touching that as i dont want to spoil t.. I think the gear box is standard, it has a heavy duty pressure plate, ceramic button clutch and 200 odd fwkw. The car is a weapon, it has run low 12s but i have no idea of the state it was in (eg race tyres)
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Old 21-08-2012, 07:07 PM   #6
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I believe you already answered your own question
make the front heavier, raise the rear suspension a little, increase the shock dampening rates for the rear and increase the spring rate for the rear
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Old 21-08-2012, 09:16 PM   #7
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Did it spin up one? If so, ryans advice to get an LSD is spot on.

Otherwise basically start with better tyres. If you're spinning up in 4th with that power the current ones can't be good. Also make sure you're not running hellafu*ked camber, thats another great way to lose a lot of straight line traction.
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Old 22-08-2012, 10:16 AM   #8
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LSD
poly LCA bushes
stiffer engine mounts
lightweight rims
semi slicks
LCA brace
camber kit
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Old 22-08-2012, 11:55 AM   #9
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How do lightweight rims help dan?
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Old 22-08-2012, 12:03 PM   #10
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How do lightweight rims help dan?
better response..

i have noticed it driving my car for the first time in 2 months since i have had the new wheels put on and man it gets up and goes now... loosing 4kgs per wheel worked a treat..

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Old 22-08-2012, 12:15 PM   #11
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Less unsprung weight bouncing up and down, easier to turn (rotate).
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Old 22-08-2012, 04:18 PM   #12
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put 2 rims and tyres in the back for when you pop the front ones :-)
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Old 22-08-2012, 04:25 PM   #13
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put 2 rims and tyres in the back for when you pop the front ones :-)
Lot won't help.. That will help keep traction on the rear tires but not the front.. U need to do what the other boys said.. Keep the nose down and use a LSD. It's all in ur suspension set up
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Old 22-08-2012, 06:10 PM   #14
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those ones are only for backup not traction, but agreed lsd, grippy tyres and well setup suspension.
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Old 22-08-2012, 06:47 PM   #15
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put those spares on the bonnet, that'll add weight on the front wheels.
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Old 07-09-2012, 04:56 PM   #16
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Operation go fast(er)

Started today, i spent a couple of hours taking the stereo apart, now i give up because the sub box will not move and i cant get the head unit out, i bought some faggotey blue seat covers, gear knob, floor mats and this stuff to spray on my rear lights to ''tint" them, i tested it on my fog lights and it is cool stuff
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Old 07-09-2012, 05:01 PM   #17
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just check and see if the sub box is bolted in from underneath the car aswell :-D
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Old 07-09-2012, 05:07 PM   #18
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I did, the substraight (??????) and exhaust are in the way of these random bolts, they dont move when i wobble the box. My saying of "if at first you dont succeed, force it" didnt work.
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Old 07-09-2012, 06:59 PM   #19
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ummmm have you removed the subs (themselfs out of the box) and seen if theres anything bolt wise holding them in there?

just thinking where i would put bolts to hold the sucker in :-D
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Old 07-09-2012, 07:07 PM   #20
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yeah removing the subs is tomorrows mission, i was starting to get angry today so i thought i should stop
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