[Mike Kortney]

With the stock tires for the 2005 GTO I never had a wheel hop. Spun like hell then took off. When I purchsed the Nitto Drag radials 275 40 17 for the back I get it quite a bit. I have a hell of a lot better traction with the new tires but it seems to go from a little spin right to grip and wheel hop. Maybe I just need to adjust my driving habits with the new tires. Maybe these tires were meant to be really heated up before jumping on them.
From I understand the hopping is really bad for the back end. If I can't get rid of the wheel hopping should I look to reinforce the backend? If so what are my options.

Thx

 

[dealernut]

Just take some time to learn where the traction point is on the throttle. It can be very difficult with our boys. But it can be done.

 

[Braman'sGTO]

Changing out your rear end Diff Cover for the Harrop Diff Cover will make a big difference. You will be eliminating almost all the Differential torque under acceleration and cornering allowing less rear wheel travel.

 

[LYNMUP]

Changing out your rear end Diff Cover for the Harrop Diff Cover will make a big difference. You will be eliminating almost all the Differential torque under acceleration and cornering allowing less rear wheel travel.

How does this effect the wheel travel if it's a diff cover? Do you have a site or a pic? I would like to elemitate the wheel hop issues as well.

 

[t0ny]

http://www.bmrfabrication.com/GTO.htm

 

[johnebgoode]

Energy Suspension's Rear Sub frame bushings for street use will eliminate a great deal of wheel hop.........open link and scroll down.http://www.energysuspension.com/pages/newpd1.html

 

[Route 66]

A lot have found decent success with Koni adjustables. A lot easier of an install.
Im going the cheap easy way first.........Konis and air bags.

 

[LYNMUP]

http://www.bmrfabrication.com/GTO.htm

I can definatly see how this would help from these pics. The price seems kinda high. Anyone done this? Is it definatly worth it or better using the money elsewhere?

 

[ModBoss2]

http://www.bmrfabrication.com/GTO.htm

Are you still able to mount the speed sensors with the Harrop diff cover?

 

[LYNMUP]

Heres a link with a pic showing wher they are mounted.

 

[johnebgoode]

http://www.gtoforum.com/showthread.php?t=5874

 

[edysinger]

http://www.gtoforum.com/showthread.php?t=5874

So to clarify, you purchased the Hyperflex System and it was 96.00 + S&H?

 

[LYNMUP]

The system is more like $280. I believe he only installed the rear control arm bushing. I was quoted $104 for them.

Where did you get them for $96?

 

[johnebgoode]

So to clarify, you purchased the Hyperflex System and it was 96.00 + S&H?

Correct...........

 

[johnebgoode]

The system is more like $280. I believe he only installed the rear control arm bushing. I was quoted $104 for them.

Where did you get them for $96?

I installed the rear subframe bushing kit. Purchased from Energy Suspension direct.

 

[LYNMUP]

I didn't know they sold direct! I'll go that route!

Thanks John!

 

[edysinger]

Correct...........

Thanks, I'll go that route. Heh, I'll have a lot of "to-dos" on my GTO when it comes out of its hibernation.

 

[johnebgoode]

Energy Suspension's Rear Sub frame bushings for street use will eliminate a great deal of wheel hop.........open link and scroll down.http://www.energysuspension.com/pages/newpd1.html

I installed these in my car. Tremendous difference in wheel hop. 90 % of it is gone.

 

[Route 66]

Drag Bags, $100

http://www.bmrfabrication.com/

 

[johnebgoode]

A lot have found decent success with Koni adjustables. A lot easier of an install.
Im going the cheap easy way first.........Konis and air bags.

Subframe bushings are 96.00.....45 mins to install on lift.