JackyBoi Posted July 4, 2015 Author Share Posted July 4, 2015 So who else is at SantaPod this weekend?! I went up the drag strip for the first time ever today with my mate. I managed to run a 13.4 at 110mph which isn't bad considering the launch! Here's a quick video of the first run (excuse my mate he got a bit excited over the Skyline) https://vimeo.com/132594816 Hope to have a good few more runs before I leave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike2JZ Posted July 4, 2015 Share Posted July 4, 2015 Seems like a lot of wheel hop off the line Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Supes Posted July 4, 2015 Share Posted July 4, 2015 Seems like a lot of wheel hop off the line I was thinking the same thing. I'd looking into that Jackyboi... It will cost you off the line. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JackyBoi Posted July 4, 2015 Author Share Posted July 4, 2015 Seems like a lot of wheel hop off the line Yeah I know, never had that happen before I was thinking the same thing. I'd looking into that Jackyboi... It will cost you off the line. What tends to cause wheel hop and how can it be solved? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Supes Posted July 4, 2015 Share Posted July 4, 2015 It's usually dampening issues, but reduced weight in the rear and low profile tyres can also cause wheel hop. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j_jza80 Posted July 4, 2015 Share Posted July 4, 2015 Is your mate Lee Nelson? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Supes Posted July 4, 2015 Share Posted July 4, 2015 Is your mate Lee Nelson? pmsl! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JackyBoi Posted July 4, 2015 Author Share Posted July 4, 2015 It's usually dampening issues, but reduced weight in the rear and low profile tyres can also cause wheel hop. Hmm okay well when I have my new alloys + tyres fitted they'll be balanced, but I'll have a look at all the dampening related parts, thanks Is your mate Lee Nelson? Haha, quality! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chazuk Posted July 6, 2015 Share Posted July 6, 2015 Yeah I know, never had that happen before What tends to cause wheel hop and how can it be solved? I had wheel hop really bad so changed from stock engine mount and gearbox mount to the vibratechnics ,fitted megan rear traction and toe arms and it never did it again I reckon it was the engine mount/gearbox mounts though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JackyBoi Posted July 6, 2015 Author Share Posted July 6, 2015 I had wheel hop really bad so changed from stock engine mount and gearbox mount to the vibratechnics ,fitted megan rear traction and toe arms and it never did it again I reckon it was the engine mount/gearbox mounts though I've brand new TRD engine mounts and stock gearbox mounts, but don't see how that affects the drivetrain? I'm thinking about a rear suspension overhaul to rule out everything. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JackyBoi Posted July 7, 2015 Author Share Posted July 7, 2015 A short video of my runs from SantaPod if anyone is interested. It was my first time ever going up the drag strip so go easy on me https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I76ta_o1mtM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supra_ufo Posted July 7, 2015 Share Posted July 7, 2015 I wont even ask what that last car was LOL 14 sec 1/4 mile is NA territory, you need to work on launches Thought syvecs dealt with that? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JackyBoi Posted July 7, 2015 Author Share Posted July 7, 2015 I wont even ask what that last car was LOL 14 sec 1/4 mile is NA territory, you need to work on launches Thought syvecs dealt with that? I know Before I thrash my car, I want to get the bushings and map sorted out. It isn't running great at the moment. Will be going back to the next RWYB dat to practise those launches Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Bailey Posted July 7, 2015 Share Posted July 7, 2015 I know Before I thrash my car, I want to get the bushings and map sorted out. It isn't running great at the moment. Will be going back to the next RWYB dat to practise those launches Buy some drag radials, was you using Syvecs launch control in this video? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JackyBoi Posted July 7, 2015 Author Share Posted July 7, 2015 Buy some drag radials, was you using Syvecs launch control in this video? No launch control used no. Purely because of the bad wheel hop I didn't want to put too much stress on the drivetrain. As I said I'm looking to fix the map as well as the wheel hop before I try a more brutal approach. My AFR is 10.4 on warmup with a fuel bassline pressure of 50+ psi, so I've been told to get it re-mapped ASAP by someone who knows what they're doing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Bailey Posted July 7, 2015 Share Posted July 7, 2015 No launch control used no. Purely because of the bad wheel hop I didn't want to put too much stress on the drivetrain. As I said I'm looking to fix the map as well as the wheel hop before I try a more brutal approach. My AFR is 10.4 on warmup with a fuel bassline pressure of 50+ psi, so I've been told to get it re-mapped ASAP by someone who knows what they're doing Who mapped it? I'd get Ryan to have a look. Although its hard to get hold of him he's your best bet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JackyBoi Posted July 7, 2015 Author Share Posted July 7, 2015 Who mapped it? I'd get Ryan to have a look. Although its hard to get hold of him he's your best bet. Don't ask Yeah he's going to do it for me, just need to pull the map off the ecu and send it to him Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chazuk Posted July 7, 2015 Share Posted July 7, 2015 I've brand new TRD engine mounts and stock gearbox mounts, but don't see how that affects the drivetrain? I'm thinking about a rear suspension overhaul to rule out everything. Just saying that's what fixed it for me, it could of been the rear arms I changed , but gearbox mount and engine mounts would effect it if there is to much movement you would be surprised how much a engine/box move under load Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JackyBoi Posted July 29, 2015 Author Share Posted July 29, 2015 FINALLY! The wheels are on, and they are looking great Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stonkin Posted July 29, 2015 Share Posted July 29, 2015 looking good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j_jza80 Posted July 29, 2015 Share Posted July 29, 2015 They look fantastic! Your headlights could do with a good polish though matey! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JackyBoi Posted July 29, 2015 Author Share Posted July 29, 2015 looking good Thanks They look fantastic! Your headlights could do with a good polish though matey! Funny you should say that. I polished them the second the wheels were fitted I've been on holiday for a few weeks so the car was looking a bit mucky. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ripped_fear Posted July 29, 2015 Share Posted July 29, 2015 They look very nice. Fit perfectly on that arse! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JackyBoi Posted July 29, 2015 Author Share Posted July 29, 2015 They look very nice. Fit perfectly on that arse! Thanks buddy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Bailey Posted July 29, 2015 Share Posted July 29, 2015 They look mega! What sizes and offsets did you go with? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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