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Old Oct 18, 2010 | 10:55 PM
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Traction help 07!

Under heavy acceleration my front end is all over the place. What is the best solution for this problem?
Old Oct 19, 2010 | 06:10 AM
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better tires.
Old Oct 19, 2010 | 09:01 AM
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Yup, invest in some good tires.

Love the Switchbacks...where did you get yours???
Old Oct 19, 2010 | 09:31 AM
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Get a front motor mount race series insert from Racingline.

http://racinglineperformance.com/sho...&idcategory=24

The rear one is too much of a PITA to install. There is a significant improvement with just the front.

And better tires.
Old Oct 19, 2010 | 10:17 AM
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Racingline traction rods.
Old Oct 19, 2010 | 10:23 AM
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Isn't this known as torque steer?
Old Oct 19, 2010 | 11:29 AM
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Isn't this known as torque steer?
It is, but I think he's looking for a way to minimize it, hence the suggestions...
Old Oct 19, 2010 | 12:18 PM
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put 22's on it LOL, jk, get what was stated ^^^ Racingline traction rods.
Old Oct 19, 2010 | 09:05 PM
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I'm going to try the tractions rods. Just changed the tires but i knew that wasn't the problem. Thanks guys!
Old Oct 19, 2010 | 09:07 PM
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Originally Posted by Terrentius
Yup, invest in some good tires.

Love the Switchbacks...where did you get yours???
i got them from v-leds.
Old Oct 19, 2010 | 09:10 PM
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Get the front motor mount insert too.
Old Oct 19, 2010 | 09:51 PM
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^^^^^^
If I do just the front , I only need to order one right?

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Old Oct 22, 2010 | 01:45 PM
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I've got an 07, and I don't have any issues. How heavy is your right foot?
Old Oct 22, 2010 | 01:59 PM
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Originally Posted by 1hawaii50
I've got an 07, and I don't have any issues. How heavy is your right foot?
Made of lead with steel toe boots!
Old Oct 23, 2010 | 03:44 PM
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Torque steer is something that we all deal with. Just ease into it and you'll be fine.
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