Traction issues.
01-20-2010, 10:33 AM
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Car: 86 transam,700r4,4 wheel disc,possi
Engine: 305 tpi/stock for now
Axle/Gears: not sure
Traction issues.
Im having traction issues with my 86 t/a. i have 245/45/17 tires and 3.73 possi w/disc. 700r4 tranny with shift kit.the car wont hook up it will broil the tires thru second gear. any tips?
01-20-2010, 11:24 AM
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Car: 1987 firebird
Engine: 1995 lt1 383
Transmission: 4l60e
Axle/Gears: moser 9" with 3.70
Re: Traction issues.
what is the current suspension set up? stock, lowered.....?
01-20-2010, 11:52 AM
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Car: 86 transam,700r4,4 wheel disc,possi
Engine: 305 tpi/stock for now
Axle/Gears: not sure
Re: Traction issues.
car is all stock no mods to suspension.
01-20-2010, 12:39 PM
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Re: Traction issues.
LOL other than 
I would suggest looking into replacing the rear lower control arms and go with a set of Lower control arm relocation brackets. Not only eliminating the flexible lover control arms that the bushings are shot and then the Lower Control Arm Relocation Brackets allow you to adjust the control arm more parallel to the surface helping eliminate the wheel hop and increasing your traction performance. Below is a link to show you what all we have to offer!
http://www.umiperformance.com/catalo...437ugipk3dql60
http://www.umiperformance.com/catalo...437ugipk3dql60
If you have any other questions feel free to ask and I will be more than glad to help.
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Brad
I would suggest looking into replacing the rear lower control arms and go with a set of Lower control arm relocation brackets. Not only eliminating the flexible lover control arms that the bushings are shot and then the Lower Control Arm Relocation Brackets allow you to adjust the control arm more parallel to the surface helping eliminate the wheel hop and increasing your traction performance. Below is a link to show you what all we have to offer!http://www.umiperformance.com/catalo...437ugipk3dql60
http://www.umiperformance.com/catalo...437ugipk3dql60
If you have any other questions feel free to ask and I will be more than glad to help.
Thanks
Brad
01-20-2010, 01:38 PM
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Re: Traction issues.
If your car is at stock height, you shouldn't need LCARB's. But you need to look at your LCA angle and see. Brad is right, get some new LCA's. And some wider, taller tires. 245/45/17 is about stock diameter (25.7). At stock height, you should be able to fit 255/55's, with those wheels. How wide are your wheels? 8", 9"? You can probably fit even wider tires on there.
01-20-2010, 01:53 PM
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Car: 87 Iroc-Z
Engine: 305 tpi
Transmission: 700-r4
Axle/Gears: 3.42
Re: Traction issues.
What is your launch technique and what do you shift at. I have a similar setup only difference is my gears are 3.42 and a 3" catback, I can spin the tires through second if I want to but its quite easy to launch without spinning even on cheap kumhos.
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