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Turbo MP3
06-30-2004, 12:01 AM
On saturday night i was cruising around in my mp3 and at a stop sign i tried launching and got wheel hop, i instantly through in the clutch. Even since then in 1st and 2nd gear i get a weird vibration, and my turbo doesn't produce as much boost at higher rpms as it previously did, or so i think. I really dont know what happened i hope i didnt hurt the compressor or something, but any help in figuring out whats wrong would be appreciated, Thanks

mp5jeff
06-30-2004, 12:02 AM
knock any connections loose, as in intercooler piping and such, thats the 1st thing to check.

Turbo MP3
06-30-2004, 12:25 AM
i investigated that and didnt see anything, but i havent had time to get 'er in the shop to take a closer look...

Jay
06-30-2004, 12:17 PM
got to love the wheel hop

slyydrr
06-30-2004, 12:18 PM
its hard to control, but i think i've managed to launch nearly everytime and get no wheel hop, but rather a nice screeching through the entirety of first gear :)

Gbourdon
06-30-2004, 12:30 PM
Check for exhaust leaks too. Break a motor mount maybe?

IF so its a good excuse to upgrade!

Kooldino
06-30-2004, 08:08 PM
Speaking of upgrade...I make poly motor mounts if you're interested...

Turbo MP3
07-01-2004, 10:51 PM
Speaking of upgrade...I make poly motor mounts if you're interested...

How much for just the front one?

The guy i bought the car from had one coming but he said the guy he bought it from on ebay said it was on the way... that was 3 or 4 weeks ago, but he said he would find me a mount and install it for me no matter what.

Kooldino
07-02-2004, 09:51 AM
I don't make the front one yet. I make the rear one and the side one. Both very effective. But if I were in your shoes, I would start with the side one. They'll be released next week. PM me if you're interested.