Although the Factory tire may be crap compared to the Nitto555's, actually it is somewhat better in the wet. The Factory tire is an MS tire as the Nitto555 is an ultra highperformance summer tire. It probably doesn't quite get the wet traction the Factory tire does so therefore you don't get the wheelhop.
Yes I would still prefer the Nitto555 over the factory tires because of the superior dry traction levels.
yeah i'm suffering from wheel hop too. i ordered the LCAS from cjpony parts, said they were shipping em 2 days ago, so we shall see when they get here when i launch it.
i'm also thinking of going as far as the anti roll bar. i loved the fact with my old stang i could just give it some revs, dump the clutch and take off in a cloud of smoke.
It's just the nature of the beast. I think everyone has had this condition at one time or another. Changing the upper and lower rear control arms to units that are more rigid and with stiffer bushings will make this go away. Everything is soft in the rear suspension so you don't feel the road, and you will feel it a little bit more (not much difference at all) with aftermarket componants, but the improvment in hard launches and overall drivability is well worth it.
Yes, this definitely does not sound right at all. What brand? What other suspension work do you have? Did you buy ones with poly bushings, or rod ends? Did you grease the bushings? If you installed them correctly, pretty much any aftermarket LCA should noticeably reduce wheel hop, with little to no added noise.I drive a 06, 5m GT and had bad wheel hop. I put on lowers only and it had absolutely no effect other than increase my suspension noise level to that of a 65 Dodge Polara Wagon. Still hops like a mofo, and now is louder than a mofo too. Think twice before you thro away your factory lowers. Also, if anyone out there wants to get rid of their replaced factory lowers, let me know, I'm looking to put factories back on. sybidoc@yahoo.com
I drive a 06, 5m GT and had bad wheel hop. I put on lowers only and it had absolutely no effect other than increase my suspension noise level to that of a 65 Dodge Polara Wagon. Still hops like a mofo, and now is louder than a mofo too. Think twice before you thro away your factory lowers. Also, if anyone out there wants to get rid of their replaced factory lowers, let me know, I'm looking to put factories back on. sybidoc@yahoo.com
I would not go without them, because of the wheelhop, most tracks it's worse than the street because of the grip juice put on the track.
I broke some parts in the past from violant wheelhop, not sayng that the newer Mustangs aren't strong enough, I just wouldn't chance it.
I got the following at a resonable price:
1. J&M Products Mustang 2005+ Street Lower Control Arms
2. J&M Products Dbl Adjustable Mustang 2005+ Upper Control Arm
These were around $250 from a place here in FL, you may get them all for less looking around.
I might go to the track before, I would just launch without dropping the clutch, sort of a little slip and punch take-off, that way the tires probably won't bust loose and start wheel hopping.
After reading over your post, I am definitely interested in the J&M Street Lower Control Arms. But don't know where to get them at a reasonable price, nor am I able to locate a website.
J&M's Website it hotpart.com.
Places like AmericanMusscle and LethalPerformace also sell their parts. I'm sure there are other places, those just come to mind right off the bat.
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