Wheel-hop
However, when stabbing the throttle while doing rolling starts on street in first gear with the clutch fully released resulted in the same problem. My car would hook for a spit-second, and then the tire would spring back off the pavement and break traction one time.
As soon as I dialed in more rebound (had to send the rear shocks back in for re-valving at AFCO for stiffer extension dampening) and slowed the extension of the rear-end, the car pretty much dead hooks and stopped leaping off the ground. I believe they know what they are doing over there.
At this point, it's all about tire and surface temperature and throttle control. My suspension is now the best I've ever had it in 4 decades. Much of the credit also goes to modern tire construction, materials and high-quality video cameras for seeing what's actually going on.
Smoke 'em if ya' got 'em!
Here's an old picture with Caltracs and some homely Rallye Rims that Mike Musto shot while recording Triple Black Attack over a decade ago. He's now over at Hemming's doing all their media.
Agreed, that launching from a dead stop with a clutch that hits too hard or is simply dumped at launch is one thing. Clutch Tamers are great for helping with that, as is running a well-tuned slipper clutch to soften the hit. It's easier on drive train components too.
However, when stabbing the throttle while doing rolling starts on street in first gear with the clutch fully released resulted in the same problem. My car would hook for a spit-second, and then the tire would spring back off the pavement and break traction one time.
As soon as I dialed in more rebound (had to send the rear shocks back in for re-valving at AFCO for stiffer extension dampening) and slowed the extension of the rear-end, the car pretty much dead hooks and stopped leaping off the ground. I believe they know what they are doing over there.
At this point, it's all about tire and surface temperature and throttle control. My suspension is now the best I've ever had it in 4 decades. Much of the credit also goes to modern tire construction, materials and high-quality video cameras for seeing what's actually going on.
Smoke 'em if ya' got 'em!
Here's an old picture with Caltracs and some homely Rallye Rims that Mike Musto shot while recording Triple Black Attack over a decade ago. He's now over at Hemming's doing all their media.