How do I get more traction

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gotchopsticks

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My mods are in my sig with my timing advanced +3 degrees, and my major problem now is traction. i have Kuhmo 245/45/17, and stock gears, and no matter how i launch when i hit about 4k i start loosing traction. then when i shift to second, i go sideways. even if i shift slow, i cannot get traction. i've tried heating my tires up, and i've tried feathering the gas, but nothing works. i am planning on getting some 18x10.5 in the rear, and running either kuhmo, nitto, or BFG 315's. i assume that will help a bit. i want to get gears, but i dont think that will do anything but make it even harder to stick. thanks

 

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there is a lot you can do to increase traction, #1 i would get some better rubber ...beyond that start looking into suspension and control arms if you are still having trouble... you're right about the gears, if i am on it hard she'll kick the ass end out, and thats with 275 BFGs.... if i were to buy again i would have gone ahead and gotten some DR's instead of street tires...but thats just me

 

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i know how you feel about the traction issue man.. mine does it, but it starts at around 3500-3700 Timing bumped up 6* is nice, but hurts traction hahaha

I'd go with some DR's and wider tires in the back.. gears are gonna be nice, but it'll hurt traction for a while until you learn how to drive with them

 

tomustang

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softer springs in the rear, drag LCA's and some slicks/drag radials, weld the axle tubes

 

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gotchopsticks

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what are LCA's, and what will welding the axle tubes do? i heard it would be a good idea to get some aftermarket axles as well, cuz it is easy to snap the stock pair with wider tires. thanks for the help.

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RedBullitt

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subframe connectors maybe. the wider tires will definately make a difference with some good meat on them

 

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sorry off topic, but Justin what kind of nitrous shot are you running to get the following in your sig: A 250 shot???? Really would like to know?
"New!1/8th on n20 -> 7.72@93.56"

 

BooWFO

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Some LCA's? Better rubber? Maybe DON'T do a burnout. Heck my MT et streets don't like burnouts makes them spin outta the hole.

 

MineralG2k2GT

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Get some quality Lower Control Arms (LCA's). I recommend Maximum Motorsport or Steeda.....secondly is a real nice tire. After you do thsoe two things you wont be able to really get loose anymore at all, especailly if you're going to get 315's

 

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gotchopsticks

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what about my axles? i heard it was easy to break them even with the stock motor with just wider tires? i am thinking about adding a 75 or 100 wet shot, or maybe some cams

 

stangman

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don't forget.......it's colder outside right now, so that can be making things worse than you think they are. suspension & wider tires never hurt anyone though

 

98stangv8

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I wouldn't worry too much now about your axle...if it breaks...fix it then...

I have 315's in the back, and I was still having traction issues with 3.73 gears...i changed my upper and lower control arms, set my rear shocks on a softer setting, and that knocked .2 off of my 60 ft times...I was still running stock pressure in the tires...I would say get the tires, slicks if you can, and change those lower control arms, and you should be ok...

 

Euphoric306

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hahahahaha gotchopsticks ur such a *** !!!!!

can't even get traction on a stock motor haha learn how to drive your car dude










nah jk WHAT UP haha thought id give you boys a visit in the modulAR section

anyway... get some better rubber dude, your tires are way past due. i know $$$'s a bitch but even with a new set of the same tires you'd have much less trouble stickin to the road.

you can come by when i do my suspension and see how a real guy mods his car hehe

 

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Hey redbullit, I noticed that you have stage 2 VT cams, do you like them? Were they worth the time and money? Also is your car a daily driver and did your gas mileage decrease? Thanks - Kyle