what is wheel hop??
- Thread starter Dr.Sound
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"When launching, with front wheel drive cars, the weight transfers to the rear of the car, reducing traction in the front. As the front tires break traction, the forces on the suspension and engine also change, setting them into motion. When the tires grab again, the forces change back the other way, now applied to a system already in motion. Now we have an oscillating force applied to an oscillating system, much like a hitting a paddleball."
http://features.evolutionm.net/article/rrmcorner/14
http://features.evolutionm.net/article/rrmcorner/14
when you slam on the gas and instead of spinning out your car does the bunny hop..............
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- Das Pretzelwagon
To see a good example of (rear) wheel-hop, watch the chase scene from Bullit. When McQueen overshoots a turn, he reverses and the axle boogies all over the place.
To experience wheel-hop, merely get in your MSP and mash the throttle. Make sure you start it first, of course.
To experience wheel-hop, merely get in your MSP and mash the throttle. Make sure you start it first, of course.
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- 2003.5 msp
sorry to thread jack but has anyone ever severly ****** their shifter from wheel hop? i'm just asking because one time the wheel hop was so bad my shifter started jumping up and down. after that my shifter was like a 360 degree joystick in pretty much every gear.
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- 2003 Subaru WRX Wagon, 2000 Miata
Dr.Sound said:
yeah man, it can warp your stock motor mounts. i want to check my rear one to see if it is ok. i reduced the wheel hop with some RR Racing motor mount inserts. still some there, but not as much as before.
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- 2003 Subaru WRX Wagon, 2000 Miata
Dr.Sound said:
nice! how does it feel??
yeah, just take a flashlight and look at your rear mount.
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- MP5T / 944
Dr.Sound said:
Wheel Hop Will Destroy Driveshafts..
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- MP5T / 944
It's too bad that car companies don't make a car that can come from the factory ready for the track... Oh I forgot... Porsche Carrera GT... I guess they do...
