Traction After Cai?

mikes2008gt · May 11, 2012

I installed a K&N CAI today and can definitely feel a difference. And wow! It sounds awesome!! But I can tell it has affected my traction. What do most of you do to increase traction? I know Mustangs aren't the best road grabbers on launch anyway but what can I do to help? Thanks!

Sharad · May 11, 2012

mikes2008gt said:
I installed a K&N CAI today and can definitely feel a difference. And wow! It sounds awesome!! But I can tell it has affected my traction. What do most of you do to increase traction? I know Mustangs aren't the best road grabbers on launch anyway but what can I do to help? Thanks!

Upgraded lower control arms and wider stickier tires made a world of difference on my '06 GT with typical bolt ons. My car dead hooks on 285/40-18s.

SpartaPerformance · May 11, 2012

I agree tires and upgraded LCA's, you may want to look into CHE's or Steeda, we carry both brands. PM if you have any questions.

tjsteeda · May 12, 2012

There is a great package that we sell which is nicely names "stop the hop".

http://www.steeda.com/store/steeda-stop-the-hop-pak-for-2005-thru-2010-ford-mustang.html

This will push that power to the ground and allow you to keep the car straight.

Best Regards,

TJ

mikes2008gt · May 12, 2012

Thanks guys. This is great news because I have a bonus check coming in a couple of weeks that will be around $1,500-$1,700. Trying to decide the best way to spend it.

Mike

SteedaBrandon · May 16, 2012

mikes2008gt said:
Thanks guys. This is great news because I have a bonus check coming in a couple of weeks that will be around $1,500-$1,700. Trying to decide the best way to spend it.

Mike

Hi Mike,

If you'd like, shoot me a PM and I'd be glad to recommend some parts for your purposes.

mikes2008gt · May 16, 2012

SteedaBrandon said:
Hi Mike,

If you'd like, shoot me a PM and I'd be glad to recommend some parts for your purposes.

Thanks! PM sent.

mikes2008gt · May 22, 2012

Hey SteedaBrandon, still waiting for the info you were going to send me. Maybe you didn't get my PM?

Mike

wht93gtEd · May 22, 2012

I had Steeda LCA on my 93 and hellloooo wheel hop. MM and never look back.
But if you hook and beat the nonsense out of your car, then be prepared to fix other things you break.

why are we avoiding the more pressing question; how did you lose traction with the 1 rwhp increase from a CAI?

tjsteeda · May 23, 2012

I sent Brandon a text, he should be following up with you if he hasn't already.

Sorry to hear about your experience with our lower control arms. I have not heard of an issue regarding the LCA not doing what it was intended to do. We have several LCA's for that model year that are made for different styles of driving and HP that is being put down.

Best Regards,

TJ

SteedaBrandon · May 23, 2012

mikes2008gt said:
Hey SteedaBrandon, still waiting for the info you were going to send me. Maybe you didn't get my PM?

Mike

Hi Mike,

I don't see your PM in my inbox. Maybe try re-sending?

Noobz347 · May 23, 2012

wht93gtEd said:
why are we avoiding the more pressing question; how did you lose traction with the 1 rwhp increase from a CAI?

I was wondering the same thing.

That SOTP dyno is the Prolly in the 10s.

mikes2008gt · May 23, 2012

Noobz347 said:
I was wondering the same thing.

That SOTP dyno is the Prolly in the 10s.

wht93gtEd said:
why are we avoiding the more pressing question; how did you lose traction with the 1 rwhp increase from a CAI?

Might be only 1 rwhp gain on your 98 but we get at least 2 rwhp on S-197's dude. Come'on...give credit where credit is due.

Noobz347 · May 23, 2012

mikes2008gt said:
Might be only 1 rwhp gain on your 98 but we get at least 2 rwhp on S-197's dude. Come'on...give credit where credit is due.

Sorry... my bad. Maybe toss a set of U/D pullies on for the other 28 RWHP.

mikes2008gt · May 23, 2012

Noobz347 said:
Sorry... my bad. Maybe toss a set of U/D pullies on for the other 28 RWHP.

mikes2008gt · May 23, 2012

SteedaBrandon said:
Hi Mike,

I don't see your PM in my inbox. Maybe try re-sending?

Ok try it now. Another one sent.

Farrell5.0 · May 23, 2012

wht93gtEd · May 24, 2012

I had these; upper & lowers. I don't remember if I had the 4500 or 4600 series...I'd have to dig back through receipts from 2005.
http://www.steeda.com/store/steeda-...u-2004-ford-mustang.html#product-page-reviews

I believe either the instructions, or dialog with someone from Steeda back then on the phone, said with those control arms I didn't have to run quad shocks. But without them I found lots of wheel hop. Maybe the design has been fixed since then? Or maybe I was given miss-information about the quads.

mikes2008gt · May 24, 2012

SteedaBrandon said:
Hi Mike,

I don't see your PM in my inbox. Maybe try re-sending?

SteedaBrandon, apparently I don't know how to PM so can you just tell me in this post what you have in mind?

tjsteeda · May 25, 2012

brandon@steeda.com

I will send him another text.

Best Regards,

TJ

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