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04-08-2008, 08:19 PM

addison85

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Traction

After I got a CAI and Bamachips' 93 race tune, I tend to lose traction and have to be quite careful when accelerating to avoid chirping. You guys think getting 3.73 gears will make this even worse? Would you recommend performance tires before the gear upgrade??

04-08-2008, 08:24 PM

Joolander

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RE: Traction

what tires do you have now? I'm running BFG's and have no problems with the 93 Race

04-08-2008, 08:32 PM

addison85

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RE: Traction

stock BFG T/A G-Force KDWS. From a dead stop, I have to be cautious with the throttle or it will chirp.

04-08-2008, 08:38 PM

Joolander

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RE: Traction

as long as you don't floor it you should be fine

when you drive areal car like a mustang, its all about throttle modulation

04-08-2008, 08:39 PM

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RE: Traction

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After I got a CAI and Bamachips' 93 race tune, I tend to lose traction and have to be quite careful when accelerating to avoid chirping. You guys think getting 3.73 gears will make this even worse? Would you recommend performance tires before the gear upgrade??

I don't think you need performance tires b/c your chirping.

04-08-2008, 09:16 PM

Nuke

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RE: Traction

I went to 275/40/18 Eagle F1 all seasons from the stock 235/50/18 KDWS andmy hook-up is much better. But you need to lighten that foot... The KDWS is not a BAD tire and easily controllable.

04-08-2008, 09:26 PM

howarmat

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RE: Traction

you all must be stomping on the gas pedal.....i do have full suspension but i still never have any problem with accidental chirps and my car isnt even close to stock performance wise and 4.10s

04-08-2008, 09:29 PM

Aziraphale

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RE: Traction

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Since no one else has answered this, yes, getting 3.73 gears will make it worse. Gears multiple your torque to the rear wheels effectively adding torque to your car (won't show on a dyno but WILL make it quicker). Anytime you add more torque, the problem will get worse.

04-08-2008, 09:41 PM

chain1

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RE: Traction

Unless you have absolutely no ability to modulate the throttle, you should have no problem with unitentionally chirping the tires. It's not like these cars have the greatest throttle response anyway.