Traction help
12-25-2016, 08:44 PM
#1
Thread Starter
Join Date: Dec 2016
Location: Florida
Posts: 2
Traction help
Hello all. New here. I recently procured a 2011 GT Premium with the Track Pack. Stainless Works long tube station, C&L short ram, Borla Loud Mouth, MGW race spec(x spec), 91 0ctane tune by Jake Lamotta, stock suspension, stock wheels w/Pilot SS tires. This is a Florida car.
I'd like to take it to the track and get some numbers on it but am deathly afraid to do so. The rear tires are not enough to keep the car in line. First and second, flat out requires a lot of feathering, else the car will go around. When it is hooking, wheel hop is ridiculous. Id like to keep the factory wheels, but don't have to. I only drive the car a few times a week. I would love to get wider drag radials for the rear but it seems like the pickings are slim there.
Planned hp adder is a strong supercharger kit. Obviously, at that point, I'll have to reassess the tires, but I'd like the suspension to mods to be able to accommodate the higher hp. I'd like to lower the car a bit as well.
I'd like to take it to the track and get some numbers on it but am deathly afraid to do so. The rear tires are not enough to keep the car in line. First and second, flat out requires a lot of feathering, else the car will go around. When it is hooking, wheel hop is ridiculous. Id like to keep the factory wheels, but don't have to. I only drive the car a few times a week. I would love to get wider drag radials for the rear but it seems like the pickings are slim there.
Planned hp adder is a strong supercharger kit. Obviously, at that point, I'll have to reassess the tires, but I'd like the suspension to mods to be able to accommodate the higher hp. I'd like to lower the car a bit as well.
12-27-2016, 02:26 AM
#5
The rear tires are not enough to keep the car in line. First and second, flat out requires a lot of feathering, else the car will go around. When it is hooking, wheel hop is ridiculous. Id like to keep the factory wheels, but don't have to.
I'd like the suspension to mods to be able to accommodate the higher hp. I'd like to lower the car a bit as well.
I'd like the suspension to mods to be able to accommodate the higher hp. I'd like to lower the car a bit as well.
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12-27-2016, 07:15 PM
#6
Former Sponsor
Join Date: Jun 2016
Location: California
Posts: 109
Upgrade your suspension to better hold the power, especially since you mentioned that it has wheel hop. As for better rubber, go with a high performance summer for track, or a dedicated radial on lightweight wheels for drag. Or both... depends on how you drive your toy.
12-27-2016, 10:33 PM
#7
5th Gear Member
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: Redding, CA
Posts: 4,552
You don't need a bunch of stuff to cure your issues. Most likely some lower control arms and drag radials.
Don't even mess with regular wheels and then put a 17 or18" wheel tire combo on. Just buy some 15x10 wheels for the rear and tires to match. You won't have traction issues at the track.
Make site your current tires are properly inflated as that can contribute to wheel hop.
Enjoy!
Don't even mess with regular wheels and then put a 17 or18" wheel tire combo on. Just buy some 15x10 wheels for the rear and tires to match. You won't have traction issues at the track.
Make site your current tires are properly inflated as that can contribute to wheel hop.
Enjoy!
