JDC LS1

What is the way to go with the wheel hop issues?? Is bmr's wheel hop kit the way to go?? and where is the best price?? would lower control arms help in the wheelhop issue also??

kinggrantz

There seems to be a lack of responses on this site. So I will tell you what I have read and found out so far. For the wheel hop issue. BMR's kit seems to be the only way for you to go with out replacing the whole rear diff and mounts. For best prices I don't know. Hope some of this helps.

13secGTP

What about the Kars III kit? I have heard they whine very loud, but work well.

heavymetals

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If you want to get rid of some of the wheel hop, as you will not eliminate it without throwing major bucks at it:

1. Get rid of any rubber bushing and part that has one.

2. BMR trailing arms help.

3. Quit driving it to the point of wheel hop as your just courting disaster.

Twitch1

Specter werks bushings $250

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L6bAL...e=channel_page

JDC LS1

cool deal...u have those bushings complementing the bmr kit??

Twitch1

Just the Specter bushings.
I have the BMR bar. Wouldn't fit with my Magnaflow. I'll try again in the spring.

Tony

JDC LS1

Thanks man...

stagemonster

+1 bmr kit

valdeztke

iTrader: (1)

Best way to fix it - 09 CTS-V

04ctsvfl

iTrader: (4)

as usual valdez your answers take little consideration into the money aspect.....

cadillac_stokes

twitch1,...would the whole bmr kit not fit your car??? Or just the bar?

jerrad

iTrader: (5)

Stokes: The bar will fit with stock exhaust but wont fit over most aftermarket larger diameter exhaust. You might be able to put a spacer between the cradle and the bar but I doubt it'll make much difference.

Twitch1

I only have the bar. I have the Specter bushings installed, and thought the BMR bar might compliment them. I have a Magnaflow which is stock size, but it still didn't fit. Too cold to mess with it now.

valdeztke

iTrader: (1)

OK, here is an answer that cost nothing - don't launch the car.




On another note, I had no issues launching my CTS-V w/ the KARS STGIII kit. ran it on DRs w/ H/C + Maggie. Held my 490rwtq

HeavyCav

Heard from a dealer that I trust (so far) and he said the KARS kit is the wrong direction to go. it's TOO solid and transfers the torque where you don't want it.
He recommended the Specter Werks bushing set coupled with their set of commissioned urethane engine,tranny, and diff carrier bushings. I have all on order and the diff is being replaced right now (I was a victim of the exploding diff syndrome). So I will report back when I get the work done and let yall know.

HeavyCav

BTW LOVE the Vid there Twitch1, that vid was the only way I could find Specter Werks. THANK YOU!

I hope mine launches that smooth when I'm done.

maxspeed96ct

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spector bushing are on back order till a who knows when date


Kars 3 is also a very good kit if you could find one.

The $300 BMR is a waste of money, barly helps and the bottom steel bushings make it noisy as hell.

The 800$ BMR kit may be better but i dont know, not many ppl have it...

1BADCTS

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I've not had any issues with my Kars III kit. I'm putting down 480RWHP with some 285's on the back.

SkullV

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I JUST finished putting the Kars III on mine and I love it. It was a 2nd gen KARS III and it took some persuasion/washers to make fit but it works like a charm! I have a Hendrix Econo axle on the way too to complete the rear end kit (until warranty is up and I get a solid axle)