Stop wheel hop 1989 FC

weezer · 03-22-2010, 10:25 PM

Thanks Josh. the differential mounts are the only thing I haven't checked. will do that ASAP. The design of the rear suspension isn't the brightest idea from mazda. It pulls the body down on acceleration, instead of pushing up to get more traction. On regular leaf springs I have used traction bars, but the way the RX7 is built, it doesn't look to be easily done.

RXTASY · 03-23-2010, 04:16 PM

The best thing to avoid wheel hop is sticky tires.

My5ABaby · 03-23-2010, 05:13 PM

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Originally Posted by RXTASY

The best thing to avoid wheel hop is sticky tires.

Or drop in an N/A 13b.

RETed · 04-08-2010, 10:52 PM

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Originally Posted by weezer

Thanks Josh. the differential mounts are the only thing I haven't checked. will do that ASAP. The design of the rear suspension isn't the brightest idea from mazda. It pulls the body down on acceleration, instead of pushing up to get more traction. On regular leaf springs I have used traction bars, but the way the RX7 is built, it doesn't look to be easily done.

Wow, calling a bunch of engineers "stupid" isn't exactly bright either...

The car wasn't made for drag racing.
Thinking it is isn't too smart on your part.

What I'd like to know is why the F*CK are you trying to drag a convertible, which has the crappiest set-up to do this in the first place?
(i.e. 3.90:1 stock rear end?)

-Ted

Lastphaseofthis · 04-12-2010, 01:04 AM

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Originally Posted by RETed

Wow, calling a bunch of engineers "stupid" isn't exactly bright either...

The car wasn't made for drag racing.
Thinking it is isn't too smart on your part.

What I'd like to know is why the F*CK are you trying to drag a convertible, which has the crappiest set-up to do this in the first place?
(i.e. 3.90:1 stock rear end?)

-Ted

I tough all verts had a 4.1 because of the weight? even those with auto trannys, although the auto coupe's have a 3.909, or do i have it backward?
Sorry i'm to lazy to jack up the vert make some marks and spin the wheels...

RETed · 04-12-2010, 05:07 AM

All US-spec convertibles should have the 3.9 rear end.
The 3.9 compensates for the auto trans and increased weight to comply with CAFE mileage rules for Mazda.

-Ted

03-22-2010, 10:25 PM	#1
weezer The Newbie Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: wichita, ks Posts: 5 Rep Power: 0	Thanks Josh. the differential mounts are the only thing I haven't checked. will do that ASAP. The design of the rear suspension isn't the brightest idea from mazda. It pulls the body down on acceleration, instead of pushing up to get more traction. On regular leaf springs I have used traction bars, but the way the RX7 is built, it doesn't look to be easily done.

03-23-2010, 04:16 PM	#2
RXTASY idahorotary.com Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Idaho Posts: 135 Rep Power: 16	The best thing to avoid wheel hop is sticky tires.