traction problems
01-31-2007, 05:01 PM
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traction problems
having problems getting traction...maybe too much power?... what type of lsd do you guys/gals recommend? running falken 615s 205/50/15 almost new.. car goes sideways when i hit anything over 6psi in 1st 2nd 3rd and 4th gear.. anyone have any recommendations???
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01-31-2007, 06:36 PM
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no bragging.. real problems...im thinking of going with a 1.5 way lsd...maybe bigger tires in the rear..
ps i know how to drive.. this is my first miata... but ive had many turbo cars and a few mustangs with about 400-500hp...
ps i know how to drive.. this is my first miata... but ive had many turbo cars and a few mustangs with about 400-500hp...
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01-31-2007, 08:54 PM
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I don't spin my ALL SEASON (MUD & SNOW) tires at 200rwhp. What the **** do you guys do to have all these traction problems?! Are you all clutch dumping at 6k or something? Yes I can break it lose if I want it to....but I mean wtf?!
That aside: If you are dead set on an LSD the only type that will help is a clutch-type as a Torsen will not lock unless you're in a corner.
That aside: If you are dead set on an LSD the only type that will help is a clutch-type as a Torsen will not lock unless you're in a corner.
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01-31-2007, 09:38 PM
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First things first:
What type of diff. do you currently have? Size, type and final drive ratio.
If you have an open, you do realize that an LSD may not exactly solve your problems, but it will make your car fishtail even more?
What is your rear camber like?
What spring rates and shocks?
What type of diff. do you currently have? Size, type and final drive ratio.
If you have an open, you do realize that an LSD may not exactly solve your problems, but it will make your car fishtail even more?
What is your rear camber like?
What spring rates and shocks?
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01-31-2007, 10:21 PM
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Jason, is this still your setup:
i have a 16g evo 3 turbo, 1.8l injectors, 255 fuel pump, fm single exhaust and off road pipe, 2.5" dp, fmu, ngk plugs, huge xs intercooler, customer 2" piping... megan manifold
Did you ever sort out your tuner issues and find a dyno to tune the thing?
If so, what kind of power are you running and how did you solve your boost issues: https://www.miataturbo.net/forums/showthread.php?t=6392
With the above setup, you're capable of 200rwhp at 10-12psi with a good tune on a NB. But if your tune is bad (as I suspect), you're probably down in the 150rwhp range. There is no way in hell that at 6psi driving in a straight line you're "spinning like crazy" in third and fourth on dry pavement with good tires. I might buy that you're getting a little squirly through second when really punching it... but come on dude, tell us the rest of the story.
I would venture a guess that if you're still on the stock clutch, that your traction problem is really your slipping and dying clutch. Let me guess: at about 4000rpm's with your foot to the floor, the engine races to redline and you don't go any faster?
Start with listing all of your mods... better yet, fill out your vbGarage and your signature with all that info. Where do you currently live and what's the road conditions and weather. New York, right? I hear it's about 20 degrees right now... might not be the best time to troubleshoot traction problems. What kind of tires are you running and what is their condition? How exactly are you driving when this happens? More info!
i have a 16g evo 3 turbo, 1.8l injectors, 255 fuel pump, fm single exhaust and off road pipe, 2.5" dp, fmu, ngk plugs, huge xs intercooler, customer 2" piping... megan manifold
Did you ever sort out your tuner issues and find a dyno to tune the thing?
If so, what kind of power are you running and how did you solve your boost issues: https://www.miataturbo.net/forums/showthread.php?t=6392
With the above setup, you're capable of 200rwhp at 10-12psi with a good tune on a NB. But if your tune is bad (as I suspect), you're probably down in the 150rwhp range. There is no way in hell that at 6psi driving in a straight line you're "spinning like crazy" in third and fourth on dry pavement with good tires. I might buy that you're getting a little squirly through second when really punching it... but come on dude, tell us the rest of the story.
I would venture a guess that if you're still on the stock clutch, that your traction problem is really your slipping and dying clutch. Let me guess: at about 4000rpm's with your foot to the floor, the engine races to redline and you don't go any faster?
Start with listing all of your mods... better yet, fill out your vbGarage and your signature with all that info. Where do you currently live and what's the road conditions and weather. New York, right? I hear it's about 20 degrees right now... might not be the best time to troubleshoot traction problems. What kind of tires are you running and what is their condition? How exactly are you driving when this happens? More info!
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