traction help??

[xxsupralvrxx]

I have a 1g Fwd is their anything I can do or get other than da radials or slicks...? I relize a lsd will change alot but.

 

[myturbo]

Any of these would help:

-Drag radials,,Slicks

-Lower tire pressure

-LSD/welded diff.

-Coilovers,,

-Springs/Shocks

-Dual stage boost controller

-Learn how to launch better/Slip the clutch off the line/don't peg it off the start.

 

[Jst4Cyl]

Any of these would help:

-Drag radials,,Slicks

-Lower tire pressure

-LSD/welded diff.

-Coilovers,,

-Springs/Shocks

-Dual stage boost controller

* - Swap over to AWD *
-Learn how to launch better/Slip the clutch off the line/don't peg it off the start.

My edit to above.

All jokes aside try a real low dump to the point in which it bogs down a bit (Hold gas steady, release clutch, once car is moving feather in the gas), this will slow you down a bit but will gain you traction off the line at least or till you hit boost)

You could also swap over to the AWD axle setup (equal length).

 

[habitatguy187]

I'll add prothane or window welded front motor mount to the list. (people who do both front and back usually complain about the extreme vibration it causes, I have just the front done and it works fine)

 

[jrohner]

Just having good normal tires helps a lot too; some tires just don't have much traction. You should be able to take off pretty good with the few mods you have if your tires are decent.

 

[romeen]

Solid aluminum front and rear motor mounts made a night and day difference for me.

 

[xxsupralvrxx]

so how much are the solid mounts?

 

[snowborder714]

Depends on who you can find to make them. They're not something you can just go buy from a vendor. You'll have to find someone who's doing them or get a local shop to do them for you.

For reference, I've seen them go from $60ish to $100ish for both front/rear solid mounts.

 

[romeen]

Send turboglenn a PM. He does fabrication work and recently did a pair for another member.

Here's some of his projects. Mounts are in post #25.

http://www.dsmtuners.com/forums/custom-fabrication/330742-some-stuff-ive-been-working.html

 

[habitatguy187]

How bad is your vibration with both solid mounts?

 

[romeen]

How bad is your vibration with both solid mounts?

There is definitely a strong vibration at idle. To the point that the dash makes a buzzing sound. But you get used to it.

The worst part is the clutch chatter at engagement which shakes the whole car (ACT 2600). But there is small "window" between releasing the clutch quickly and slipping it where the chatter is minimized.

Above 1200 RPM the car feels normal.

Bottom line, for me (especially being FWD) the benefits are so substantial that it is worth it.

 

[xxsupralvrxx]

cool thanks for the help everyone

 

[snowborder714]

I had the solid motor mount (front/rear) and Prothanes (drivers/transmission) and the vibrations are not bad at all. However, I just eliminated my balance shafts and with that combination, I've noticed a lot more "noises" from places there hadn't been rattles, vibrations, etc. before. But, the vibrations still aren't horrible and you get used to them in no time. As Romeen said, the benefits outweigh the minor annoyances.

But my rear view mirror is now useless

 

[xxsupralvrxx]

damn no rearveiw mirror?? wtf jk

 

[snowborder714]

For some reason, my mirror now looks like I have two 12" subs constantly hitting. It wasn't even close to being this bad before, but I don't think there's anything I can do to tighten it up to stop the vibrating. Eh, just means I should look into an aftermarket rear view meant for racing at some point.

 

[xxsupralvrxx]

haha yea

 

[CJTurbo]

Sorry to bring this back but aftermarket front sway bars will help with the wheel hop as well. Just my .02

 

[xxsupralvrxx]

Yea?? you got any links to some? I never thought I would see the day when my talon sat like it is now because I got no lisence [screw tampa cops..mofos...]

As of right now I got another 6 bolt going together an i got a few mods 2g pistions, bc valve springs, an retainers, hahn racecraft 16g an its gonna be tunned on jackel