Wierd traction loss/hydro-plane feel durring full throttle launches

Neema · 09-09-2007, 04:15 AM

After I got a Turbo Tuner I find that 95% of the time when I launch at a light or stop sign, I lose traction while im pulling through 2nd and 3rd gears. Obviously I know that the torque from launching in 1st gear usually causes a bit of wheel spin and traction loss, that is normal and I know that, this is why the type of traction loss im talking about occurs durring the climb from 0-80ish. It kinda has a slight hydro planning feel to it, I have to try and keep the car going straight where as before the car could jsut easily hold a nice and tight straight line. To better help you diagnose my problem, here are my specs: 20x10 wheels in the rear on falken FK452's which are 285/25/20 in the rear and 245/30/20 in the front, rear tire pressure is 41lbs of nitrogen and front is 38lbs of nitrogen, suspension is stock sport pkg with H&R sport springs, I have turbo tuner and a Milltek cat back exhuast, transmission is step with paddles. So what do you think? Tire balancing? Too muc torque for the wheels/tires, too thin of rubber? Bad control arms? Or is that how sheer power is supposed to feel (atleast in mid premium car, as opposed to top premium cars like porsche, ferrari, lambo...M5, and so on)?

shaunt · 09-09-2007, 04:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Boost_Nation

After I got a Turbo Tuner I find that 95% of the time when I launch at a light or stop sign, I lose traction while im pulling through 2nd and 3rd gears. Obviously I know that the torque from launching in 1st gear usually causes a bit of wheel spin and traction loss, that is normal and I know that, this is why the type of traction loss im talking about occurs durring the climb from 0-80ish. It kinda has a slight hydro planning feel to it, I have to try and keep the car going straight where as before the car could jsut easily hold a nice and tight straight line. To better help you diagnose my problem, here are my specs: 20x10 wheels in the rear on falken FK452's which are 285/25/20 in the rear and 245/30/20 in the front, rear tire pressure is 41lbs of nitrogen and front is 38lbs of nitrogen, suspension is stock sport pkg with H&R sport springs, I have turbo tuner and a Milltek cat back exhuast, transmission is step with paddles. So what do you think? Tire balancing? Too muc torque for the wheels/tires, too thin of rubber? Bad control arms? Or is that how sheer power is supposed to feel (atleast in mid premium car, as opposed to top premium cars like porsche, ferrari, lambo...M5, and so on)?

That's just what VTEC feels like.

Neema · 09-09-2007, 05:12 AM

^^^ haha yea, or T-tech in this case

shaunt · 09-09-2007, 05:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Boost_Nation

^^^ haha yea, or T-tech in this case

Why not the 3 SERIE BITURBO ///M3 turbo?

Neema · 09-09-2007, 05:17 AM

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Originally Posted by shaunt

Why not the 3 SERIE BITURBO ///M3 turbo?

its an inside joke so you guys wont get it... haha

Neema · 09-09-2007, 05:19 AM

its becuase on PCH today I saw a..........well i dont know wtf it was haha, the back just said SL600 Biturbo ////AMG..............haha talk about badge whore

Neema · 09-09-2007, 05:21 AM

oh and he had plain SL500 exhuast and body trim......NOTHING amg about it haha. God those mercedes with the F'ing "////AMG" badges are so stupid. S500 AMG or whatever

09-09-2007, 04:15 AM	#1
Neema Major General 788 Rep 7,246 Posts Drives: a few BMWs Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: SoCal iTrader: (12)	Wierd traction loss/hydro-plane feel durring full throttle launches After I got a Turbo Tuner I find that 95% of the time when I launch at a light or stop sign, I lose traction while im pulling through 2nd and 3rd gears. Obviously I know that the torque from launching in 1st gear usually causes a bit of wheel spin and traction loss, that is normal and I know that, this is why the type of traction loss im talking about occurs durring the climb from 0-80ish. It kinda has a slight hydro planning feel to it, I have to try and keep the car going straight where as before the car could jsut easily hold a nice and tight straight line. To better help you diagnose my problem, here are my specs: 20x10 wheels in the rear on falken FK452's which are 285/25/20 in the rear and 245/30/20 in the front, rear tire pressure is 41lbs of nitrogen and front is 38lbs of nitrogen, suspension is stock sport pkg with H&R sport springs, I have turbo tuner and a Milltek cat back exhuast, transmission is step with paddles. So what do you think? Tire balancing? Too muc torque for the wheels/tires, too thin of rubber? Bad control arms? Or is that how sheer power is supposed to feel (atleast in mid premium car, as opposed to top premium cars like porsche, ferrari, lambo...M5, and so on)? __________________ LTMW Widebody+1M front bumper+Slek CF Lip\|M3 Hood\|StopTech BBK\|M-Sport Rear Bumper+DD CF Diffuser\|Custom Recaro Seats\|KW V2\|BavX LS3\|M3 Side Skirts+Custom CF Lip\|BBS CHR 19x10.5+BBS Lugs\|LCI Taillights\|RD Sport Anti-Sway Bars\|GIAC S2\|ER Intercooler+CF Shroud+Charge Pipe\|Tial BOV\|Injen Intake\|MS downpipes\|Custom Exhaust\|BMS Oil Catch Can\|M3 DCT wheel+TiD CF Paddles\|BMW CF Trunk Spoiler\|Aluminum Pedals
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09-09-2007, 05:12 AM	#3
Neema Major General 788 Rep 7,246 Posts Drives: a few BMWs Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: SoCal iTrader: (12)	^^^ haha yea, or T-tech in this case __________________ LTMW Widebody+1M front bumper+Slek CF Lip\|M3 Hood\|StopTech BBK\|M-Sport Rear Bumper+DD CF Diffuser\|Custom Recaro Seats\|KW V2\|BavX LS3\|M3 Side Skirts+Custom CF Lip\|BBS CHR 19x10.5+BBS Lugs\|LCI Taillights\|RD Sport Anti-Sway Bars\|GIAC S2\|ER Intercooler+CF Shroud+Charge Pipe\|Tial BOV\|Injen Intake\|MS downpipes\|Custom Exhaust\|BMS Oil Catch Can\|M3 DCT wheel+TiD CF Paddles\|BMW CF Trunk Spoiler\|Aluminum Pedals
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Neema Major General 788 Rep 7,246 Posts Drives: a few BMWs Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: SoCal iTrader: (12)	its becuase on PCH today I saw a..........well i dont know wtf it was haha, the back just said SL600 Biturbo ////AMG..............haha talk about badge whore __________________ LTMW Widebody+1M front bumper+Slek CF Lip\|M3 Hood\|StopTech BBK\|M-Sport Rear Bumper+DD CF Diffuser\|Custom Recaro Seats\|KW V2\|BavX LS3\|M3 Side Skirts+Custom CF Lip\|BBS CHR 19x10.5+BBS Lugs\|LCI Taillights\|RD Sport Anti-Sway Bars\|GIAC S2\|ER Intercooler+CF Shroud+Charge Pipe\|Tial BOV\|Injen Intake\|MS downpipes\|Custom Exhaust\|BMS Oil Catch Can\|M3 DCT wheel+TiD CF Paddles\|BMW CF Trunk Spoiler\|Aluminum Pedals
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09-09-2007, 05:21 AM	#7
Neema Major General 788 Rep 7,246 Posts Drives: a few BMWs Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: SoCal iTrader: (12)	oh and he had plain SL500 exhuast and body trim......NOTHING amg about it haha. God those mercedes with the F'ing "////AMG" badges are so stupid. S500 AMG or whatever __________________ LTMW Widebody+1M front bumper+Slek CF Lip\|M3 Hood\|StopTech BBK\|M-Sport Rear Bumper+DD CF Diffuser\|Custom Recaro Seats\|KW V2\|BavX LS3\|M3 Side Skirts+Custom CF Lip\|BBS CHR 19x10.5+BBS Lugs\|LCI Taillights\|RD Sport Anti-Sway Bars\|GIAC S2\|ER Intercooler+CF Shroud+Charge Pipe\|Tial BOV\|Injen Intake\|MS downpipes\|Custom Exhaust\|BMS Oil Catch Can\|M3 DCT wheel+TiD CF Paddles\|BMW CF Trunk Spoiler\|Aluminum Pedals
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