I can't drop the P5.....

[aMaff]

correct me if im wrong but is wheel hop the loud banging noise i get when i do a burnout

yes, that is your CV axles, wheel bearings, and transmission crying out in utter agony....

EDIT: U've got a speed, so add the LSD to the list

 

[Chilledboost]

what do i do to correct this

 

[aMaff]

Motor mounts...read the thread lol

 

[Chilledboost]

well do you think i sould replace the cv axles since i did it or do you think they are ok i have only done it 2 or 3 times as soon as it starts banging i let off the throttle

 

[the tortoise]

yeah...that's what I said. Leave the side mounts stock, because they don't do a whole helluva lot, but put the RR inserts there to re-enforce them

I was actually referring to an insert for the rear mount. I think this may be a good performance/vibration compromise.

 

[Protephile]

Do the MSP (Racing Beat) springs/suspensions work on the 5s?
I never really knew for sure.
Anyway, you're talking about less than an inch drop in ride height and a significant improvement in handling if they fit...

 

[aMaff]

ya, they fit. .75" drop f/r if I'm not mistaken. I'm pretty sure u could sell her on that

 

[ronin12]

well do you think i sould replace the cv axles since i did it or do you think they are ok i have only done it 2 or 3 times as soon as it starts banging i let off the throttle

they should be ok, if you hear clicking coming from your front end while turning and accelerating(note: NOT A BURNOUT, LIGHTLY like a normal person) then the c.v. joint(s) are no good, if there is no clicking you should be fine

from what I have read the msp springs could fit the P5, but is not recommended harsher ride than the RB springs made for the P5( I think)

 

[aMaff]

I was actually referring to an insert for the rear mount. I think this may be a good performance/vibration compromise.

oooh, gotcha. I don't know if they make them for the rear or not...

well do you think i sould replace the cv axles since i did it or do you think they are ok i have only done it 2 or 3 times as soon as it starts banging i let off the throttle

No...I mean, unless you really want to be out the money lol. Na, they're not THAT sensitive, just try not to do it a whole lot. I auto-x, and I"m still sortof a n0oB @ it, and for my first few races I'd just stomp on the pedal coming out of corners, and it would buck like crazy (the inside wheel literally bounces up and down as it tries to gain traction...). Basically, it's "driver error." I wasn't any faster (no traction), and I was tearing up my car. I have make a concious effort now to keep my car at the limit so that I don't get wheel hop...and like I said, motor mounts will remedy the situation.

 

[kakarot]

Yep, pair the Racing Beat/Mazdaspeed springs with a set of Tokico HP's and you will get a very nice improvement in handling for not too much money and you will barely notice the difference in ride height. I love mine. I can easily go head to head in handling with my buddy's Cooper S. Only drawback is that WILL definately loose some ride quality. The set-up is a bit stiff.

 

[Chilledboost]

if you are looking for the mazdaspeed springs, sway bar kit and the struts.
the dealership i work at has the package i think they only want $ 950 for all of it

 

[TeamPlayers]

Yep, pair the Racing Beat/Mazdaspeed springs with a set of Tokico HP's and you will get a very nice improvement in handling for not too much money and you will barely notice the difference in ride height. I love mine. I can easily go head to head in handling with my buddy's Cooper S. Only drawback is that WILL definately loose some ride quality. The set-up is a bit stiff.

interesting

 

[Mike R]

I'm running the racing beat springs and tokico illuminas. With an AWR rear bar my car handles great, rides great, and sits almost at the stock hieght.

 

[SkinnyJoint]

tockico's with espelir springs here i love it, i wish it was a little stiffer, will prolly get some better springs soon

 

[Brian MP5T]

dont tempt me...I was half tempted to sell the P5 a while ago

well I guess motor mounts are my next purchase

Your wife will not appreciate them and then she will not wat to drive the caqr and then you can DROP THE CAR!

(thumb)

 

[NJP5Guy]

easy on the throttle.....it's bad for ur CV axles, and tranny...I'm gonna put up with it until I decide to make the big jump into STS...you have to wait til you're pointed straight to go WOT...

that is the class i got put into and i didnt even have my suspension then. i was so outclassed.

 

[NVP5White]

yeah wheel hop is driving my crazy, feels like I can never get on it with out the car bouncing all over the place

I've recently thought about rigging a shock absorber between the engine and chassis to act as a...well, shock absorber. I think that might provide enough slowing of the engine movement (not necessarily reduce the amount of movement) thus preventing the resonent windup-release-windup-release that turns basic loss of tire grip into massive wheel hop. The key term here is resonent movement, by preventing the immediate release of energy by the rubber engine mounts, I can prevent that torque from being sent to the wheels, thereby allowing them maintain grip. Even if the tires lost grip, there would be no sympathetic thrashing of the engine inside the mounts.

Please, let me know if this is way off base. I know it probably would be seen somewhere is it were effective...I'm probably not the first guy to think of this.

Thanks

 

[Brian MP5T]

They have those already. It's called an engine dampener. It sucks.

 

[aMaff]

ya, you COULD just get engine mounts, and it would work just as well lol.

that is the class i got put into and i didnt even have my suspension then. i was so outclassed.

What did u have then? And how's it going now?

 

[bazooka joe]

Cause my wife said that she will foget that it is lowered. (boom07)

But I can respect that. So are there any other ways of enhancing the handling of the P5 at stock ride hight? I put some better rubber on but I think I can get more out of her.

am i missing something? i dropped my car, and i rarely have to worry about hitting stuff...the only thing i wacked once was those stupid cement tire stops at the shopping center, maybe a real steep and direct incline, but that would go for any smaller car...i don;t know, but i've never had an issue...?