Traction problems
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Staging Lane
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From: Springfield, MO
Traction problems Ok, I'm tired of getting my @ss spanked off the line when I race due to not being able to get traction. What are some good ways to gain a little traction with a stock '01 SS suspension, 4L60E, and with street tires? Any and all suggestions welcome! Thanks!
why are you on a 16inch rim with your 01 SS?
i had riken raptors. i couldn't get traction with those. car would go sideways quite a bit just shifting into 2nd (auto trans).
i hate to say it, but if you want traction, you're going to sacrifice treadwear.
a couple guys on here go with falken azenis rt615 (i have them up front) which are pretty grippy but not really enough even then.
i'd recommend R compound tires (which get really soft and sticky when they heat up). if you're already running and complaining about 12.90's now, your best bet is to get some nitto 555R drag radials on the back at least... or go with a full slick on a separate rim that you can swap on for the track.
i found a really good cheap suspension mod for traction to be lower control arm relocation brackets
i had riken raptors. i couldn't get traction with those. car would go sideways quite a bit just shifting into 2nd (auto trans).
i hate to say it, but if you want traction, you're going to sacrifice treadwear.
a couple guys on here go with falken azenis rt615 (i have them up front) which are pretty grippy but not really enough even then.
i'd recommend R compound tires (which get really soft and sticky when they heat up). if you're already running and complaining about 12.90's now, your best bet is to get some nitto 555R drag radials on the back at least... or go with a full slick on a separate rim that you can swap on for the track.
i found a really good cheap suspension mod for traction to be lower control arm relocation brackets
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Staging Lane
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From: Springfield, MO
The car was a repo before I got it and some of the good stuff was taken off of it before I got ahold of it (wheels, power seats, etc.) so I'm stuck with 16" stock rims. But I know what you mean about sliding sideways when shifting into second because thats exactly what mine is doing. So it is sounding like better tires are the only reasonable option at this point?
LCA and brackets and either some Nitto DR's or MT's. The Raptors are **** for traction. I've got a set of 4 sitting new in my garage if that tells ya anything 
What kind of suspension work do you already have done?
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Staging Lane
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Personally I have done nothing to the car but I noticed the tag where it says the car was sent to SLP and the it has bilstein shocks and springs all the way around. Thats the extent of what I kno has been done to this car.
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Verdad Gallardo After I did the LCA w/ brackets, panhard bar, torque arm and SFC I noticed a big change in traction and obviously handling. I would contact Ryan at UMI and see what he can do for you on some suspension goodies. Don't forget them tires too. My Raptors just sat there and spun like no tomorrow I'm running BF KDW's now.
I'm running BF KDW's now. 
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Staging Lane
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From: Springfield, MO
Lower Control Arm Relocation Brackets...? Hello
If you are having traction problems! I would recommend a set of Lower Control Arm Relocation Brackets. They allow you adjust your lower control (We have experienced the best performance setting is the lowest setting on the brackets) They are designed to eliminate wheel hop and Improve your traction performance! Below is a link to show you what we have to offer. If you have any other questions feel free to ask and I will be glad to help!
http://umiperformance.com/products.php?category_id=125
Thanks
Brad
If you are having traction problems! I would recommend a set of Lower Control Arm Relocation Brackets. They allow you adjust your lower control (We have experienced the best performance setting is the lowest setting on the brackets) They are designed to eliminate wheel hop and Improve your traction performance! Below is a link to show you what we have to offer. If you have any other questions feel free to ask and I will be glad to help!
http://umiperformance.com/products.php?category_id=125
Thanks
Brad
Last edited by UMI Sales; Apr 20, 2009 at 07:18 AM.