[Z06] Rear End TOO Lite
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Former Vendor
Joined: Dec 2001
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From: The Presidential Suite Elite Street, MD
St. Jude Donor '08-'09-'10
Rear End TOO Lite
I was out for a cruise this past weekend and I figured since I had close to a thousand miles on it, it was time to see what the car can do. So in first gear with the clutch all the way out I did not stomp on the gas, but gave it a healthy amount and the rear end just picked right up and started spinning on me. So at the next stop light I took off in second gear and it did the same thing, but not as bad. I was wondering if anyone else out there who has experienced this same problem or if anyone had any suggestions. Any info will be greatly appreciated.
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02 EB Z06 stock for now
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02 EB Z06 stock for now
Le Mans Master
Joined: Jun 2000
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From: Indiana
Re: Rear End TOO Lite (Z06Joe)
Mine's the same way .. even from a roll in 1st or 2nd, a good punch will spin the tires like crazy. I don't see the problem, though ... that's why I bought the car. The only skill required to go fast in these cars is in getting them to hook up.
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Former Vendor
Joined: Dec 2001
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From: The Presidential Suite Elite Street, MD
St. Jude Donor '08-'09-'10
Re: Rear End TOO Lite (Jerry Velders)
You are right the only skill needed is to get it to hook up. The only problem I saw was having to buy new tires too early. But I say to myself forget it and just enjoy the car.
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Drifting
Joined: Jul 2000
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From: South Florida
Re: Rear End TOO Lite (Z06Joe)
With the '01 shocks, I had wheel hop at the drag strip.
So I installed the '02 shocks because the ride is a little smoother and also on the chance that the revalving might quell the wheel hop.
I havent taken her out to the track with the '02 shocks yet... I hear Moroso is opening back in February, but on the street I havent had any wheel hop but I have found myself spinning the tires a lot. But with this much power, spinning is not going to be unusual.
I can't wait to try her out on the strip.
Don
So I installed the '02 shocks because the ride is a little smoother and also on the chance that the revalving might quell the wheel hop.
I havent taken her out to the track with the '02 shocks yet... I hear Moroso is opening back in February, but on the street I havent had any wheel hop but I have found myself spinning the tires a lot. But with this much power, spinning is not going to be unusual.
I can't wait to try her out on the strip.
Don
I was out for a cruise this past weekend and I figured since I had close to a thousand miles on it, it was time to see what the car can do. So in first gear with the clutch all the way out I did not stomp on the gas, but gave it a healthy amount and the rear end just picked right up and started spinning on me. So at the next stop light I took off in second gear and it did the same thing, but not as bad. I was wondering if anyone else out there who has experienced this same problem or if anyone had any suggestions. Any info will be greatly appreciated.
:cheers: :seeya
02 EB Z06 stock for now
:cheers: :seeya
02 EB Z06 stock for now
Racer
Joined: Sep 2000
Posts: 333
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From: Cedar Rapids IA
Re: Rear End TOO Lite (Z06Joe)
Even after my tires hook up in second, if I let it go WOT towards redline the rear end starts getting squirrely above 4500-5000 rpm when the engine starts to develop max torque. Third gear is not so bad on the straight, but even cornering WOT in 3rd requires some caution.
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