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Old Aug 28, 2011 | 11:03 AM
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How do I stop tripodding/3 wheeling at autox?

Before I get told to search. I did. From my phone anyway. So I may have missed a thread that it was discussed further.

Basically I cant keep all 4 tires on the ground when autoxing. It's driving me crazy!!!!
Mods this far

Muellerized r&t ohlins
Robi spec rear sway. Tried on 2nd and 3rd settings. Still lift tire
White line front sway
Whiteline bump steer kit
Whiteline roll center kit

Planning on doing trailing arm bushings, sway bar end links, and maybe a few other odds and ends.

Tires are Hoosier 275/35/18 Hoosier a6 on an 18x9.5 rota dpt.

I have played with stiffness settings on the coils and still can't keep all tires down. I drive pretty smooth lines and don't get too greedy on the course.

Looking for ideas fellas. I plan to do a few light weight items for the front. But want to see if anyone has any more ideas.

Thanks guys!!!
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Old Aug 28, 2011 | 11:09 AM
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I think it always will lift a tire no?
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Old Aug 28, 2011 | 12:12 PM
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Rear sway is too stiff. Take the rear sway bar out and replace with the stock piece.
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Old Aug 28, 2011 | 12:13 PM
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Lifting a rear only?

Leave it be - this is not a problem.
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Old Aug 28, 2011 | 12:28 PM
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What are your spring rates?
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Old Aug 28, 2011 | 12:40 PM
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not sure on an answer to this, but i am very interested to see what some of the better educated around here say.
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Old Aug 28, 2011 | 12:43 PM
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Rear sway is too stiff. Take the rear sway bar out and replace with the stock piece.
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Old Aug 28, 2011 | 12:47 PM
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Mine used to lift bad with r comps on stock suspension minus my progress 27mm rear sway...Once I swapped to BC coilovers with customs spring rates the tripodding almost completely went away...Would pivot through turns a lot better...A bunch of negative camber in the front end helped too...haha...
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Old Aug 28, 2011 | 01:52 PM
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Whats your spring rate? How much droop do you have?

I have a small bit of tripodding but in my case I have a droop limit issue.
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Old Aug 28, 2011 | 02:07 PM
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Originally Posted by luckybull
Before I get told to search. I did. From my phone anyway. So I may have missed a thread that it was discussed further.

Basically I cant keep all 4 tires on the ground when autoxing. It's driving me crazy!!!!
Mods this far

Muellerized r&t ohlins
Robi spec rear sway. Tried on 2nd and 3rd settings. Still lift tire
White line front sway
Whiteline bump steer kit
Whiteline roll center kit

Planning on doing trailing arm bushings, sway bar end links, and maybe a few other odds and ends.

Tires are Hoosier 275/35/18 Hoosier a6 on an 18x9.5 rota dpt.

I have played with stiffness settings on the coils and still can't keep all tires down. I drive pretty smooth lines and don't get too greedy on the course.

Looking for ideas fellas. I plan to do a few light weight items for the front. But want to see if anyone has any more ideas.

Thanks guys!!!
my advise contact chad block.
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Old Aug 28, 2011 | 03:19 PM
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What are your spring rates? How does the car handle overall?

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Old Aug 28, 2011 | 03:52 PM
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Originally Posted by omarnasser
my advise contact chad block.
That's not advice.
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Old Aug 28, 2011 | 05:43 PM
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Spring rates are unknown. Mueller doesnt generally release them.
car handles well over all. feels very flat on the street.

I realize its considered "normal" to lift the rear tires.. but i want to find a way to fix it/cure it. more tire on the ground=better traction=faster times.
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Old Aug 28, 2011 | 05:55 PM
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take off the rear sway bar and re=install the oem like chu said.
or call mueller and tell them so they can adjust their secret sauce since you paid. :P
i read somewhere on here that some autoxers run no rear sway. correct me if im wrong tho.
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Old Aug 28, 2011 | 05:59 PM
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How do you stop tripodding?


Slow down.... Duh!
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