Traction problems with FI

[jon]

Hey guys what type of traction problems do you have with FI(SC/turbos)?

Hows the launch/when fully opened trottle?
Is the power to much for the traction problem?

After getting a SC or turbo do you wish you had saved/spend the money and got the other?

thanks :)

[ep_nezay]

1) My 225/45/17 Azenis seem to keep me from spinning. :) But if they are cold or wet, Ill have traction problems in first gear.

2)You figure out how to keep from spinning, thats when your drving skills kick in;)

3)Im very happy with my turbo, but then again, I havent driven a SC'ed EP.

[K-Series]

My 215/45 17 AVS 100s don't do a damn thing to hold my car down. Even in hot ass south FL. I can spin first, second, and third.

I'm already pricing a LSD out and will be stepping my wheel size down to 16 or 15" so I can get a meatier tire.

But it's a ton of fun for damn sure.


Steve

[jon]

how much is a LSD for the EP? and will that fix it?

[Lucid Moments]

Originally posted by jon
how much is a LSD for the EP? and will that fix it?

I don't know who else has what, but Quaife has one for just under $1k, and while it probably won't fix the problem entirely, it would probably help a lot.

[EPHatchgirl]

They also have a "Phantom Grip LSD" that can be bought for $300, or the beefed up version is available through Cybernation for $350 plus shipping I believe. They upgraded the springs to hold 350 WHP.

It's the weird lil' thingy that goes inside your differential that makes it act like LSD. Just a thought... hope it helps!

[ep_nezay]

Originally posted by EPHatchgirl

It's the weird lil' thingy that goes inside your differential that makes it act like LSD. [/B]

The spider gears in the pumpkin;) =P

[esmith13]

absofreakinloutely NO traction in 1st, 2nd or third here.... but my tires are garbage... Lookin at anzeins possibly for spring in 225/45/17 unless a bette idea comes across my path...

Eric

[chet]

If you unload wot, definitely traction is a problem. LSD is the next big thing. Not sure which yet though. Quaife is like $950. I've heard bad things about the phantom grip, although quite abit cheaper. Waiting to here if Cusco or is it "Kaaz"??(sp) comes out w/one for the EP. I definitely need one soon. Auto-x is almost here.

[K-Series]

I'm going to give the Phantom Grip a whirl and see how it is. That plus better tires, and well tuned suspension should cure most of the traction issues. (The gearing doesn't help much either.)

Steve

[ep_nezay]

I softened up my suspension(Tein/Flex) last week, and I now have traction problems in 1st and 2nd.
My point, suspension plays a big role in traction, just for those that didnt know.

[K-Series]

Originally posted by ep_nezay
I softened up my suspension(Tein/Flex) last week, and I now have traction problems in 1st and 2nd.
My point, suspension plays a big role in traction, just for those that didnt know.

I agree completely.


Steve