2fast4u1989

i have a 95 lt1 6speed, i used to be able to chirp 2nd gear hard, i put new tires on about a week ago, they are Falken ZIEX tires, idk if they just grab better or what, but when trying to chirp 2nd gear now it wont do it? is it because the tires are good? or could something be messing up?

fex77k

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I've ran those tires for along time now, when my car was relatively stock with 3.73 I could light them up in first and when I hit second. With the new motor they get their butt kicked in both 1st and 2nd. I would look to your wires and spark plugs to see if they are burnt or old.

2fast4u1989

i mean if i drop the clutch it will spin the tires great, but i meant im just crusing in 1st, then punch the gas, and when i hit 2nd gear it wont chirp anymore really or it will be a baby chirp. its weird, but i mean it still hauls ***, i would check plugs and wires but the car runs great, it doesnt missfire or lose power reallly

happysem

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Probably the tires then?

I went through a stage when I changed NOTHING on my car and it was like a period of 2-3 months where I couldn't chirp anything. My car used to absolutely BURN into 2nd gear on my old tires, but I couldn't hardly get a chirp out of it.

I guess my driving style changed, soon after all that I could burn em on demand.

Maybe you're just getting sloppy

AChotrod

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Prob the new tires hook better or they are just quiet when they spin

dubga

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That's a good point. The el-cheapo tires on my car usually don't make any noise when I shift into second, but I know they break loose because the rear end kicks out a little if I am on a slight curve. I have seen other tires chirp at any little loss of traction.

pancho toco loco

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how about the clutch

Theblacknightls1

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Tires hook better... Thats a good thing that your not chirping second

Theblacknightls1

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My tire suck *** it will roast tire on even third gear.. I need drags radials

mrchyzy16

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I agree with this poster. Your not suppose to be losing traction. The whole point is to get traction to go faster. Sure its fun once in a while but spinning isnt winning...

Theblacknightls1

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tell me about it thats why I cant even race a gt mustang from a dig because ill sit there for a bit until I run his *** down (******* runflats suck *****)

nik1703

probably just the new tires.

im running 275's on the back and if i punch it in 1st i get zero traction, but it wont break on a 1-2 shift because my clutch definitely slips a bit.

so it could also be that your motor is capable of breaking loose the new tires, but your clutch isnt. the added grip of the new tires exceeds the clutch's hold

wrd1972

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Its a combination of the new tires and clutch wear. If you dont have a clutch that really bites, it simply slips during the shift. My Spec 3+ bark 3rd gear but now with some wear and tear, it barely gets second and thats with 4.11's and 400 RWHP.

Nasty93

Might be that. the RSAs on my V are weird like that, one day there loud as hell when i click into 2nd or 3rd.

the next day the car will be half sideways without a peep

tbag_skywalker

How many miles are on the car? Might be time for a new clutch.

For all season tires, I've heard Ziex are pretty sticky, maybe theyre bittin really well. I know my old Kumho Ecsta tires used to bark 4th gear everytime. And that was back when all my mod's were an intake and 4.10 gears. Those tires sucked *****.

Jake_the_Snake

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why do you want to chirp the tires? chirping is bad! and its probably the new tires, so dont worry about it

2fast4u1989

car has 70,000 miles, but i put in a ram clutch about 3,000 miles ago, i had kumho ecstas lol and they would chirp hard, but these falkens wont, maybe its just that these tires are new i guess and it wont do it again untill they wear out

nascarnate326

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My car has a Ram clutch now and will not chirp 2nd either.

Friend with a spec 3 can chirp 4th.

meine96ws6

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I think it's the new tires gripping better.. But, I wouldn't worry about it as long as your clutch grabs 2nd hard..

tbag_skywalker

Well I think it's safe to say your clutch isn't the issue.

Just sounds like those particular tires aren't very noisy when you spin 'em gear to gear-- every car/tires combo is different.

If your car seems like its still got ***** and running well, I wouldn't worry about anything.