06-08-2018, 03:58 PM | #1 |
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Improving Traction?
Does installing rear cradle bushings and new trailing arms actually improve traction on the street? I know it helps with wheel hop but I'm hoping it will give the car some more bite too? Any feedback would be great.
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06-08-2018, 04:55 PM | #2 |
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Improved stability and reduced wheelhop, they won't bite anything or anyone.
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06-08-2018, 05:20 PM | #3 |
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They most certainly do; after I did mine I could feel a difference when I stepped on it and I only have a little ol' V6, so I suspect the difference would be even more noticeable in a V8.
Edit: maybe I misread the post, but said upgrades will keep the tires on the ground when accelerating by reducing wheel hop as mentioned, so they'll improve traction from a stop
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06-08-2018, 05:57 PM | #4 |
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nope....
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06-09-2018, 06:39 AM | #5 |
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If you are dropping more torque than the tires can handle they will spin. The only tires I have found that I can not break loose smashing the throttle on my while going about 10-20mph are the MP4S. Even regular Pilot Super Sports I can spin thru.
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06-09-2018, 08:16 AM | #7 |
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if I run my DR's on the street at 30 psi they break lose....at the track at 12 psi and a burnout...not so much...
peace. btw - my BFG comp 2's do a good job, especially in the rain...
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06-09-2018, 10:35 AM | #8 |
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Those items will help stabilize the rear. The cradle bushings help the IRS feel as part of the car in turns, not follow the cars in turns. Both really helps in autocross that I do a lot of. As to traction I have every part to reduce wheel hop and I don’t seem to have that issue. Traction though? I run RE71R’s 305/30/19 for autocross, I can only leave the start at 1500 rpm to get could bite. Past that no way.
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06-09-2018, 02:18 PM | #9 |
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I am talking about when already rolling, not reving up engine and dropping clutch and breaking them loose.
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06-09-2018, 08:03 PM | #11 |
It is a night and day difference in how the power is put to the ground. IMO yes, it improves every aspect of the handling.
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06-09-2018, 09:31 PM | #12 |
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We have near identical setups. I have the sport comp 2 on the front and the nitro 555R on the rear. Same tire pressures!
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