Transaxle Hop
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Instructor
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Transaxle Hop
I was reading about "lauching off" and wanted to know why transaxle hop is bad and wheel spin is OK. Can someone explain why this hop is bad and how can it be prevented.
Melting Slicks
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From: Richmond Hill Ontario
It is bad because it can fracture the aluminum drive train case re: transmission and diff. How to stop it ... a real topic of discussion and idea's. Some say replace the bushings with polyurethane bushings, some say get rid of the run craps, some say drive train mounts, some say get a Z06 leaf spring, etc ....
Good luck
Tino
Good luck
Tino
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From: Houston, Tx Got traction?
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St. Jude Donor '07-'08
a little wheel hop with break the differential clean off teh transmission, and when it does it will shear off the output shaft of the transmission....thus creating a new need for a new transmission AND differential...a cheap fix for under 3k if you do it yourself.
a 400 dollar DTE brace is cheap insurance to ensure that it doesn't happen.
How do i know this can happen?
I know.
chris
a 400 dollar DTE brace is cheap insurance to ensure that it doesn't happen.
How do i know this can happen?
I know.chris
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From: "This is not a psychotic episode, but a cleansing moment of clarity."
On a somewhat related note, what's the best way for me to burn a little rubber without wrecking something in the process? I haven't tried yet, but would like to do it, just once. I have an A4 with the 3.15 axle. I feel a little sheepish even asking such a question, but like I said, I'd like to try it. Just once. 
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From: Houston, Tx Got traction?
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St. Jude Donor '07-'08
Originally Posted by JMc
On a somewhat related note, what's the best way for me to burn a little rubber without wrecking something in the process? I haven't tried yet, but would like to do it, just once. I have an A4 with the 3.15 axle. I feel a little sheepish even asking such a question, but like I said, I'd like to try it. Just once.
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