Axle Tramp?
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From: DC
Axle Tramp?
I have experienced something a couple of times in my 996 - once during a launch in the dry, once in the wet. Both times, it felt like there was a lot of unproductive power going thru the rear wheels - the take offs were fast, but not too hard. During a checkup at the dealer I mentioned it, and he said it sounded like axle tramp, but found no abnormalities.
I have an 03 996 C2 6 speed with PSM, 18" wheels, Michelin PS2 and sports suspension (M030).
Any suggestions/diagnoses? Is this normal? It has happened twice (both recently) in 6,000 miles.
Thanks
I have an 03 996 C2 6 speed with PSM, 18" wheels, Michelin PS2 and sports suspension (M030).
Any suggestions/diagnoses? Is this normal? It has happened twice (both recently) in 6,000 miles.
Thanks
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From: DC
Wheel hop! That sounds like it. Tires are fine - 6,000 miles and plenty of tread.
It felt like the back was jumping up & down a bit, and the rate of acceleration did not match the amount of throttle....
As I said, the car was checked and the dealer found no anomalies.
It felt like the back was jumping up & down a bit, and the rate of acceleration did not match the amount of throttle....
As I said, the car was checked and the dealer found no anomalies.
Drifting
Joined: Dec 2003
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From: Toronto Ontario Canada
Yea that is 100% wheel hop, it happens in my 04 c2 alot, it when the car is hooking and spinning at the same time, causing the car to hop, this is not a good thing for any car, it is a normal thing, just not great for the car, i avoid it by more throttle of the line or less. No worries alot of cars do this..
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