"Tank Slapper" Help Needed
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Interesting thread. My car exhibits a feeling as if the front tires are lifting off the pavement, typically under hard acceleration going up hill. So much so that Im uncomfortable and ease off the throttle, as the steering gets light. Mods in signature. Was curious if any of you had experienced anything like that?
I used to ride sportbikes and the sensation reminds me of twisting those throttles. Dynamically it's the same thing.
You can still rip it with the front end light under acceleration, just be aware of the road ahead.
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I do. Often. And I like it... if it's an uphill sweeping turn, I feel like I can feel the gyroscopic effect of the front wheels through the steering wheel under those conditions. I have one on the way to work that is perfect for this. I do it every chance I get!
I used to ride sportbikes and the sensation reminds me of twisting those throttles. Dynamically it's the same thing.
You can still rip it with the front end light under acceleration, just be aware of the road ahead.
I used to ride sportbikes and the sensation reminds me of twisting those throttles. Dynamically it's the same thing.
You can still rip it with the front end light under acceleration, just be aware of the road ahead.
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JSBear,
I believe your issue is simply the rear engine weight bias (mine does the same), but not the "tank slapper". These are completely different issues. Stiffer rear springs may help. I have PSS10's and my car still does it.
Stebo,
The issue isn't when is happens in a straight line, it's when it happens hitting a bump/rise while going through a turn. My car is making approximately 700hp and it can make things very exciting.
Again, this is a completely different issue than the "tank slapper".
Later, Steve
I believe your issue is simply the rear engine weight bias (mine does the same), but not the "tank slapper". These are completely different issues. Stiffer rear springs may help. I have PSS10's and my car still does it.
Stebo,
The issue isn't when is happens in a straight line, it's when it happens hitting a bump/rise while going through a turn. My car is making approximately 700hp and it can make things very exciting.
Again, this is a completely different issue than the "tank slapper".
Later, Steve
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