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Old Dec 27, 2008 | 03:28 PM
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Hey all,
My tires ands suspension are bone stock on my Manual GT and lately (I think the cold has alot to do with it), whenever the wheels spin they hop horribly and I have to let off the gas for fear of the whole thing shaking apart. Does this happen to anyone else? Sometimes the wheels will just spin but it seems that most times the just start hopping. I was wondering if maybe I have something out of alignment or not balanced correctly.
Any help would be much appreciated.
Thanks!
Old Dec 27, 2008 | 03:52 PM
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What you need there caller are lower control arms... Fixed most of my problem but sometimes still get a couple quick hops just as gets traction. Pretty common and lots of threads/advice here.... search LCA's
Old Dec 27, 2008 | 04:00 PM
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+1 lower control arms should solve your problem. I'm sure the cold weather isn't helping things.....but wheel hop is pretty common in these cars.
Old Dec 27, 2008 | 04:13 PM
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Yeah, look who's talking...
Is it still common with 900HP to boot?
Old Dec 27, 2008 | 04:15 PM
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Originally Posted by pascal
Yeah, look who's talking...
Is it still common with 900HP to boot?
It is if you're not 4 linked or back halfed!!! LOL

And when it shakes the tires........it'll rattle your fillings loose!!!
Old Dec 27, 2008 | 04:20 PM
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Oh good, don't have any of those, lol.
Do you have room on the passenger side?
Old Dec 27, 2008 | 04:23 PM
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LCAs!

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Eric - stop showing off!
Old Dec 27, 2008 | 04:26 PM
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Originally Posted by pascal
Oh good, don't have any of those, lol.
Do you have room on the passenger side?
Sure!!


Just bring your gear!
Old Dec 27, 2008 | 04:27 PM
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Originally Posted by Stkjock
LCAs!

/thread

Eric - stop showing off!
I'll be good I promise!!!
Old Dec 27, 2008 | 04:49 PM
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Originally Posted by PLstang
Sure!!

Just bring your gear!
Gear?
Don't you have 4 or 5 of them?
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