dqron Posted December 20, 2007 Report Share Posted December 20, 2007 I put on that Steeda stop the hop kit and I'm not sure if its the cold weather, the tires, or this kit, but I'm having a hard time getting it to hook up. If I jump on it in 1st or 2nd my tires just spin. I love not having the wheel hop but would like it to hook up a little better. Is it the weather or this kit that causes this? Thanks Ron Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShelbyRookie Posted December 20, 2007 Report Share Posted December 20, 2007 I put on that Steeda stop the hop kit and I'm not sure if its the cold weather, the tires, or this kit, but I'm having a hard time getting it to hook up. If I jump on it in 1st or 2nd my tires just spin. I love not having the wheel hop but would like it to hook up a little better. Is it the weather or this kit that causes this?Thanks Ron If it's cold you won't hook up. There's even a warning in the manual that the stock tires aren't designed for weather below 40 degrees. See how it hooks up when it's 75 degrees. Don Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Snake Posted December 20, 2007 Report Share Posted December 20, 2007 try backing off with your right foot just a bit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ingram4868 Posted December 20, 2007 Report Share Posted December 20, 2007 As ShelbyRookie stated, it is the cold weather. These F1 tires have a soft compound for better traction during warm temps but when the cold sets in they get as hard as a rock and your traction becomes very iffy. If you need to drive in a cold climate you'll need to switch to all season or snow tires. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dqron Posted December 20, 2007 Author Report Share Posted December 20, 2007 try backing off with your right foot just a bit Now wheres the fun in that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dqron Posted December 20, 2007 Author Report Share Posted December 20, 2007 If it's cold you won't hook up. There's even a warning in the manual that the stock tires aren't designed for weather below 40 degrees. See how it hooks up when it's 75 degrees.Don It is in the 30's here. Should that traction control be kicking in, instead of just spinning? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leonard 95 Posted December 21, 2007 Report Share Posted December 21, 2007 at least you can get on it, I get so sick of wheel hop I don't even bother in 1st gear anymore. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sprint200 Posted December 21, 2007 Report Share Posted December 21, 2007 It is in the 30's here. Should that traction control be kicking in, instead of just spinning? The way SVT programmed this TCS it doesn't really do much with a heavy throttle application. They "wanted" to let us spin the tires and do burn-outs. The GT500 TCS was programmed more for control under steady throttle driving conditions, although when it DOES kick in in situations like you are talking about, I have experienced some serious bogging on the couple of occassions when I did go to the 1320' track (and forgot to turn TCS off). That was before my suspension mods and the bogging was right after the wheel hop had stopped and the tires hooked up. The guys are right, for driving below 40 degrees you need different tires just to be safe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Light66 Posted December 22, 2007 Report Share Posted December 22, 2007 The way SVT programmed this TCS it doesn't really do much with a heavy throttle application. They "wanted" to let us spin the tires and do burn-outs. The GT500 TCS was programmed more for control under steady throttle driving conditions, although when it DOES kick in in situations like you are talking about, I have experienced some serious bogging on the couple of occassions when I did go to the 1320' track (and forgot to turn TCS off). That was before my suspension mods and the bogging was right after the wheel hop had stopped and the tires hooked up. The guys are right, for driving below 40 degrees you need different tires just to be safe. Last night with temps around 40 ish, I got heavy into the throttle, traction control did not kick in and the rear end stepped sideways with original LCA and UCA's. Had to get off the throttle quickly for things to get back in control. Wasn't a pleasant experience. Thx sprint200 for the GT500 TCS programming info. Just the info I was looking for. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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