More Power = wheel hop

lmoretti · 04-04-2014, 02:03 PM

Hello!

Im currently on FBO and pushing quite a bit of power over stock. My questions is what are my next steps to keep the wheels on the ground and catching. Currently the only mod I have is HR lowering springs. Stock struts. I have the Alpina b3 flash for my auto tranny. So I know right off the bat I will be doing:

-Koni Yellows (any other better shocks for this goal?)
-New tires that are non eft (any recommendations on something really good?) (Florida car not driven daily but still don't want drag tires as I do drive it around the city)
-I always hear to do M3 suspension, but what exact components? Is BMW OEM M3 parts really better than aftermarket?
-Any other ideas?

Thanks!

mike-y · 04-04-2014, 03:07 PM

new shocks/struts and tires is a good start. rear subframe bushing inserts (or M3 subframe bushings) would help a lot with the wheel hop too.

solishe · 04-04-2014, 03:55 PM

Defiv lockdown kit or at least solid aluminum or solid delrin diff mounts

lmoretti · 04-04-2014, 03:57 PM

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Originally Posted by solishe

Defiv lockdown kit or at least solid aluminum or solid delrin diff mounts

Im not aware of what this is, could you elaborate a bit more? Thanks

lmoretti · 04-04-2014, 03:59 PM

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Originally Posted by lmoretti

Im not aware of what this is, could you elaborate a bit more? Thanks

Never mind I found it... $728.. You have any experience with it?

solishe · 04-04-2014, 04:01 PM

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Originally Posted by lmoretti

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Originally Posted by lmoretti

Im not aware of what this is, could you elaborate a bit more? Thanks

Never mind I found it... $728.. You have any experience with it?

I don't but hit up Rob I'm sure he can tell you what you seek to know...

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=806041

lmoretti · 04-04-2014, 04:08 PM

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Originally Posted by solishe

I don't but hit up Rob I'm sure he can tell you what you seek to know...

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=806041

Thanks!

solishe · 04-04-2014, 04:11 PM

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Originally Posted by lmoretti

Quote:

Originally Posted by solishe

I don't but hit up Rob I'm sure he can tell you what you seek to know...

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=806041

Thanks!

Are you experiencing wheel hop or just wheel spin? If wheel hop then yes look into it but if just wheel spin then it's not really applicable..

lmoretti · 04-04-2014, 04:13 PM

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Originally Posted by solishe

Are you experiencing wheel hop or just wheel spin? If wheel hop then yes look into it but if just wheel spin then it's not really applicable..

Honestly Im not 100% sure it feels like hop but what I think I'm going to do is swap out my tires first before i drop this much on something like this. Although, Im sure this will be needed when the time comes.. Thanks

robc1976 · 04-04-2014, 10:23 PM

I was getting wheel hop up to 70 mph...very surprised I didn't break a axle. Thus kit eliminated all wheel hop and actually helped the car launch. Great mod!

Blaster400 · 04-05-2014, 01:18 PM

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Originally Posted by robc1976

I was getting wheel hop up to 70 mph...very surprised I didn't break a axle. Thus kit eliminated all wheel hop and actually helped the car launch. Great mod!

+1.
This kit completely eliminated my wheel hop. It did add some NVH to my car so be prepared for this possibility. Totally worth the trade off IMO.

robc1976 · 04-05-2014, 02:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Blaster400

+1.
This kit completely eliminated my wheel hop. It did add some NVH to my car so be prepared for this possibility. Totally worth the trade off IMO.

no noise for me, but I have E90. Maybe it is my insert nut ROFLMAO

04-04-2014, 02:03 PM	#1
lmoretti First Lieutenant 27 Rep 372 Posts Drives: 2015 F80 YMB Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Orlando, FL iTrader: (2)	More Power = wheel hop Hello! Im currently on FBO and pushing quite a bit of power over stock. My questions is what are my next steps to keep the wheels on the ground and catching. Currently the only mod I have is HR lowering springs. Stock struts. I have the Alpina b3 flash for my auto tranny. So I know right off the bat I will be doing: -Koni Yellows (any other better shocks for this goal?) -New tires that are non eft (any recommendations on something really good?) (Florida car not driven daily but still don't want drag tires as I do drive it around the city) -I always hear to do M3 suspension, but what exact components? Is BMW OEM M3 parts really better than aftermarket? -Any other ideas? Thanks!
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mike-y just another bmw douche bag 195 Rep 3,640 Posts Drives: 1.9L of fury Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Los Angeles, CA iTrader: (4)	new shocks/struts and tires is a good start. rear subframe bushing inserts (or M3 subframe bushings) would help a lot with the wheel hop too.
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solishe Captain 27 Rep 624 Posts Drives: 09 Spc Grey Met e90 335i Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Fort Worth TX iTrader: (15) Garage List 2009 BMW 335i E90 [0.00]	Defiv lockdown kit or at least solid aluminum or solid delrin diff mounts
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04-04-2014, 10:23 PM	#10
robc1976 DIYER 614 Rep 5,521 Posts Drives: E90 335i Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Illinois iTrader: (14)	I was getting wheel hop up to 70 mph...very surprised I didn't break a axle. Thus kit eliminated all wheel hop and actually helped the car launch. Great mod! __________________ JB4 G5, Stage 3 LPFP, Stage 2 MOTIV PI, VM 6466 ST, Custom OCC W/ SS lines, ER FMIC, ER CP W/HKS BOV, M3 control arms, M3 guide rods, M3 upper links, M3 front & rear sway-bars, HPA rear toe arms, Wavetrac LSD, HPF Gen 2, DEFIV kit, KW clubsport, Delrin solid SF bushings, stoptech rotors, Rogue Tranny Mounts, 1M bumper, M3 CF hood, M3 fenders, M3 OEM sideskirts, Mtech rear bumper, CSL trunk, MORR VS8.2 rims 245/295
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