Go Back   HondaCivicForum.com > General Automotive > General Civic Talk




Reply
 
Thread Tools Search this Thread
  #1  
Old 03-01-2008, 05:54 PM
XNXIXTXRXOX XNXIXTXRXOX is offline
HCF Member
My Garage
 
Join Date: Sep 2007
Location: Toronto
Posts: 96
Default Burning Through Second

I have a 1991 hatch (check sig). I have about only175 hp. when i'm doing a full out run from stop, my tires slip a fair bit in first. once i shift to second at about 7900rpms, and shift to second still going full out, my tires slip a lot through second.

Would getting a lightened flywheel help this by reducinginertia as i hit second? oris there some other alternative.
BTW i have brand new tires andstock ride height.
__________________
1991 Civic DX Hatch B16a Swap:
- AEM CAI - DC Sport 4-1 Ceramic - Custom 2 1/4" Exhaust
- Dropzone Coilovers - Skunk2 Intake Manifold - Aftermarket Fuel Pressure Regulator
Reply With Quote
Sponsored Links
  #2  
Old 03-01-2008, 06:17 PM
dave_57204's Avatar
dave_57204 dave_57204 is offline
HCF Member
My Garage
 
Join Date: Sep 2007
Location: Burlington, NJ
Posts: 182
Send a message via AIM to dave_57204
Default RE: Burning Through Second

You can try lowering your car some, that will help. Just work on your overall suspension. I'd say get stickier tires but you just got new ones.
__________________
Dont let them block what drives you
Reply With Quote
  #3  
Old 03-01-2008, 07:37 PM
cyberx32's Avatar
cyberx32 cyberx32 is offline
HCF Member
My Garage
 
Join Date: Jun 2006
Location:
Posts: 4,408
Default RE: Burning Through Second

civics are light cars, you have to control how much horsepower you give it
__________________
http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2390477/2

I was wondering if the forum had a special section for real engines???

roto: F u.... the drama thread sucks donkey hoofs....let's all be gay in this thread.
Reply With Quote
  #4  
Old 03-01-2008, 09:33 PM
Kommando Kommando is offline
My Garage
 
Join Date: Sep 2006
Posts: 576
Default RE: Burning Through Second

Quote:
ORIGINAL: XNXIXTXRXOX

I have a 1991 hatch (check sig). I have about only175 hp. when i'm doing a full out run from stop, my tires slip a fair bit in first. once i shift to second at about 7900rpms, and shift to second still going full out, my tires slip a lot through second.

Would getting a lightened flywheel help this by reducing enursha as i hit second? oris there some other alternative.
BTW i have brand new tires andstock ride height.
Can you get a tight LSD?
__________________
'00 VP silver-metallic 4dr (AC, auto, and 4 little wheels that go faster than any sane person should)

"At 75MPH it gets twice the MPG that my '95 2.5L 4cyl/5spd YJ w/31s gets at 55MPH."
Reply With Quote
  #5  
Old 03-01-2008, 10:22 PM
Masonn's Avatar
Masonn Masonn is offline
HCF Member
My Garage
 
Join Date: May 2007
Location: Saskatoon Saskatchewan
Posts: 1,081
Default RE: Burning Through Second

You mean inertia?...

I don't know, but you don't need to go full throttle under a certain speed. Instead of going 100% (or 90%)throttle,learn how far to push the gas pedal so the tires don't spin. Once you get over a certain speed, the tires won't spin. Your best bet is to learn the limits of your car. Sure, civics arn't traction monsters; but you can give it a certain amount of gas so the wheels won't spin.

Or... you could swap in an AWD system from the realtime4wd civic wagon... haha
It's been done.
__________________
1995 Civic D15B7 5spd :gone... too slow
1996 Tacoma LX V6 4x4 :gone... automatic
2000 Integra SE 5spd... my DD... Schnell!!!
1990 4Runner 22R-E 5spd 4x4... offroader
Reply With Quote
Reply

Thread Tools Search this Thread
Search this Thread:

Advanced Search

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Forum Jump

Advertising

Featured Sponsors


New Sponsors
AMSOIL - Performance Oil Technology
K&N Engineering






All times are GMT -8. The time now is 01:25 AM.

© Internet Brands, Inc.
Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.7.1
Copyright ©2000 - 2008, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd.