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Old Apr 10, 2013 | 01:40 PM
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So i have read a few articles on this, but my understanding of it is still not that great :/

Since my car is lowered 2" with Eibach i bought new LCA's PH bar and the relocation bar for the PH to help eliminate this. all of it is non-adjustable since i dont have a clue on how to adjust it.

Will i still have wheel hop issues? and could someone better explain it?
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This weekend at the track was the first time I've ever wheel hopped in my car. I believe it is due to my shocks being set very stiff in the rear. I am going to try loosening them up and see if it helps anything at all.
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This weekend at the track was the first time I've ever wheel hopped in my car. I believe it is due to my shocks being set very stiff in the rear. I am going to try loosening them up and see if it helps anything at all.
So wheel hop is litterally where the wheel hops? or am i still not on the correct understanding lol

Its that choppy jolting feel almost? i had it a few times after lighting up my nittos and took off

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So wheel hop is litterally where the wheel hops? or am i still not on the correct understanding lol

Its that choppy jolting feel almost? i had it a few times after lighting up my nittos and took off
Yes.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature...kkJKdYis#t=62s
Not the best representation of it....but it is literally where the wheel hops. It vibrates a lot, and you don't have much traction (so it will stand mostly still like wheel spin).
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Eek, return the panard bar immediately, it's of no use to you. You must use an adjustable.

Second, I would look into a set of lower control arm relocation brackets to get a little bit more control arm angle back since you've lowered your car. Also, at this ride height, your torque arm could be a concern as well, but just tackle the main objectives here first, if you can.
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