Just wondering what everyone is doing/have done to there cars with regards to better traction. Since i had the performance upgrades the car wants to bunny hop around a bit in 1st and 2nd when i give it some herbs (i know this is because of the increased torque). Will new rear engine mounts help with this and cornering. I see MPSGarage do cpe duro 60 or 75. Also wondering about a rear sway bar and what brand people think is best.
Will also need to get someone to do the installation so open to some ideas please?
Rear engine mount helps a fair bit, but to really get the power down in 1st & 2nd, you're going to need some sticky tyres... Not sure how the ad08's go in 2nd, but guessing they'll still lose traction in 1st under full throttle... Pretty much anything short of slicks will
Would definitely encourage you to change your rear engine mount as the first thing you do due to your increased torque. The stock engine mount cant cope with the added engine torque (I assume you are using a hypertech). There have been cases where the stock mount has failed.
Have a look at SURE motorsports or CPE. I have the CPE duro 60 and am happy with it (i initially change my REM due to me being a horrible gear changer and that was before SURE came out). I remember some of the guys saying that doing some tweaks to the suspension improves off the line traction as well.
Thanks to everyone for the info...i'm leaning towards the torq r3 (maybe street), only cause i'm hearing the same thing over & over again about MPS Garage and how long you need to wait for there stuff...don't wanna wait months to get this installed, i notice though that SURE dispatch out of America...how long can i expect to wait for there gear? Also...as i'm a total noob when it comes to mechanical stuff does anyone know or reccomend fitting it....I'm in Brissy...
Yes...Yes Toddy AWD....but where's the fun in that!
An Absolute MUST rear engine mount ,either CPE or SURE . I would rec a 60duro if u dont want vibes ? Buy either direct from USA ,del will take approx 10 days . Aussie dollar now approx $1.10
To install is a no brainer approx 30min all up.
Rear sway bar is a MUST ,whiteline available ex REPCO stores ,approx $230.00 .
To install is a no brainer approx 45min .
Rear engine mount will improve torque delivery and lessen engine rock, also improve nose lift and dive .DO IT.
U will always loose drive traction under hard acceleration with 1st and 2nd ,learn to control throttle ,gear shifts under quick take offs. 2500 to 3000RPM gradural clutch release/ throttle increase. PRACTICE.
Use a local member who has experience to Test.
Thanks Oldhead...great info good to know i'm sorta on the right track. So if i got a mechanic to do the install i probably shouldn't pay more then 2 hours for labour for both mods. Are there different types of whiteline sway bars or just the one? Got a repco across te road from work so migh drop in this morning.
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Thanks Project,
I think for the moment i might start with the Rear mount and sway bar as funds are a bit limited now due to a tonne of bucks spent on performance upgrades just last week...but once i'm cashed up again will definately do the other 3 things you mentioned....
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and that was before SURE came out). I remember some of the guys saying that doing some tweaks to the suspension improves off the line traction as well.
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