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Old 11-15-2013, 07:23 PM   #1
C7_203/500
 
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Drives: 2014 C7 coupe 203/500 1968 427 vert
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Wheel hop

I have a premiere edition number 203 off assembly line. I know the front tire skidding during slow parking hard turns is normal due to the wheelbase and size of the tires. My question is not in relation to this. I have noticed that at initial start up in slightly cool weather, around 50 degrees outside or less, if I accelerate hard in first gear I notice wheel hop. Almost as if the tires cannot grip the pavement as if they are jumping or riding over closely spaced bumps. I have read this May be due to the tires not being up to temperature and also possible low differential fluid level. This does not occur in second gear with hard acceleration. I don' t have many miles on car and have not tested the tire warmth issue. Does anyone have any input or experience with this? Should I simply test the warm tire theory? Is some wheel hop normal? Should I be concerned with diff fluid level? Or should I just chill out and enjoy the torque? Lol. Thanks in advance!
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