Is this normal?
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From: Tracy CA
Is this normal?
I'm new to the C5. Been doing the C4 thing since 94 though.
With this 2000 M6 Coupe - relativly stock.
In first gear on good dry pavement with a rolling start and the clutch fully engaged - if I floor it, the rear tires will actually break loose if the traction control is off.
Tires are stock Goodyear runflats that are just about at the wear indicators.
Is this normal? Damn!
With this 2000 M6 Coupe - relativly stock.
In first gear on good dry pavement with a rolling start and the clutch fully engaged - if I floor it, the rear tires will actually break loose if the traction control is off.
Tires are stock Goodyear runflats that are just about at the wear indicators.
Is this normal? Damn!
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Tires play a big part of that, as does the surface. If the tires are a little cold, and the pavement is a little dusty, with TC off - no problem!
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I was doing that with my 2000 stock A4. Those tires are probably the original tires and need replacing bad. Sounds like you are a little more concerned with the new power than the fact that you upgraded to the BEST generation of CORVETTE! 
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Welcome to the C5 bunch!
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From: Tracy CA
Originally Posted by mph1972
Sounds like you are a little more concerned with the new power than the fact that you upgraded to the BEST generation of CORVETTE!
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Welcome to the C5 bunch!
) Mostly trying to determine if the car is stock. Sounds like I'm in good company.After the corsas, the well is a bit dry for tires -water will flow again, but for now I have my priorities!
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Originally Posted by SphyNxXx
Welcome to the C5 owners club 
I have an A4 with 3.15s and when I had the runflats on my car, I would spin out into the next lane and get all swirly from a 20-30mph roll.
I have an A4 with 3.15s and when I had the runflats on my car, I would spin out into the next lane and get all swirly from a 20-30mph roll.
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If your tires are at the wear indicators, then yes, you can expect a lot of wheel spin. Even when they have more tread, its not hard to break them loose in 1st.
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welcome to owning a c5 your right foot controls the chaos @ the back wheels; one of the priviliges of owning a vette! btw, others have written on these forums that flooring it w/ the t/c off can get away from you quickly & w/o warning. do so w/ caution. enjoy the ride! bub
your right foot controls the chaos @ the back wheels; one of the priviliges of owning a vette! btw, others have written on these forums that flooring it w/ the t/c off can get away from you quickly & w/o warning. do so w/ caution. enjoy the ride! bub
