C5 Handiling Problem
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C5 Handiling Problem
Anyone have any suggestions as to how to fix a tendancy of the car to snap tothe right when shifting into second gear? I have an 06 with:
o. ECU upgrade by Westchester Corvette
o. Charge to 3.42 gears from 2.73's
o. Changed shift points from 6000 to 6500 RPM's
o. Stock Goodyear Run Flats (original)
Car snaps violently to the right at full power in second gear. Have to back off power to control car.
Any suggestions? Tires/suspension/etc.?
Much thanks!
BHULL35
o. ECU upgrade by Westchester Corvette
o. Charge to 3.42 gears from 2.73's
o. Changed shift points from 6000 to 6500 RPM's
o. Stock Goodyear Run Flats (original)
Car snaps violently to the right at full power in second gear. Have to back off power to control car.
Any suggestions? Tires/suspension/etc.?
Much thanks!
BHULL35
Burning Brakes
Joined: Mar 2008
Posts: 983
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From: Middle Of Kali CA
Anyone have any suggestions as to how to fix a tendancy of the car to snap tothe right when shifting into second gear? I have an 06 with:
o. ECU upgrade by Westchester Corvette
o. Charge to 3.42 gears from 2.73's
o. Changed shift points from 6000 to 6500 RPM's
o. Stock Goodyear Run Flats (original)
Car snaps violently to the right at full power in second gear. Have to back off power to control car.
Any suggestions? Tires/suspension/etc.?
Much thanks!
BHULL35
o. ECU upgrade by Westchester Corvette
o. Charge to 3.42 gears from 2.73's
o. Changed shift points from 6000 to 6500 RPM's
o. Stock Goodyear Run Flats (original)
Car snaps violently to the right at full power in second gear. Have to back off power to control car.
Any suggestions? Tires/suspension/etc.?
Much thanks!
BHULL35
Team Owner
Joined: Dec 2008
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From: Honolulu HI
Asuming you have an auto trans, and you mean the car starts to fish tail or slide out to the right during the 1-2 shift under hard exceleration...I would say you don't have enough tire under the rear end. Your gear swap in the rear really requires a tire with a wider foot print. Also, your tires may be old; which means they get hard and slick with age.
I have the OEM GY F1SC's on my '03 C5Z and I can spin them all the way through second gear under hard throttle. Picking up some Michelin PS2's in a couple weeks to solve that issue.
I have the OEM GY F1SC's on my '03 C5Z and I can spin them all the way through second gear under hard throttle. Picking up some Michelin PS2's in a couple weeks to solve that issue.
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From: Raleigh / Rolesville NC
Some 2004 had a YAW sensor problem. We had to replace the yaw sensor in our 2004
The other possibility besides the OEM tires is your alignment. I bet it is still the stock alignment, which is for chit for spirited driving
The other possibility besides the OEM tires is your alignment. I bet it is still the stock alignment, which is for chit for spirited driving
