S2000 Talk Discussions related to the S2000, its ownership and enthusiasm for it.

Am I Doing Something Wrong?

Thread Tools
 
Old Aug 20, 2010 | 06:40 AM
  #1  
s2000maniac's Avatar
Thread Starter
 
Joined: Dec 2009
Posts: 4,032
Likes: 15
Default Am I Doing Something Wrong?

When I floor it on take off. I chirp the tires in second gear for a sec or so. BTW my03 is fully stock w/ brand new tires.
Reply
Old Aug 20, 2010 | 06:42 AM
  #2  
ace123's Avatar
Registered User
 
Joined: Jul 2007
Posts: 3,187
Likes: 3
Default

what tires do you have?
Reply
Old Aug 20, 2010 | 06:49 AM
  #3  
s2000maniac's Avatar
Thread Starter
 
Joined: Dec 2009
Posts: 4,032
Likes: 15
Default

well its funny that you asked.... they are called Accelera Alpha summer tires, speed rating up 168 mph.... was on a tight budget and couldnt get the OEM ones. But I do remember chirping the OEM ones too, I guess they were worn out.
Reply
Old Aug 20, 2010 | 07:01 AM
  #4  
Not Sure's Avatar
Registered User
 
Joined: Sep 2008
Posts: 1,553
Likes: 0
Default

Is that unusual? When I shift into second gear at WOT my tires break traction for about 10 feet and the rear end pulls to the right.

Yes I know it's hard on the drivetrain, I'm looking for an excuse to upgrade my diff.
Reply
Old Aug 20, 2010 | 07:13 AM
  #5  
s2000maniac's Avatar
Thread Starter
 
Joined: Dec 2009
Posts: 4,032
Likes: 15
Default

[QUOTE=Not Sure,Aug 20 2010, 07:01 AM] Is that unusual?
Reply
Old Aug 20, 2010 | 07:46 AM
  #6  
WilliamS2K's Avatar
Registered User
 
Joined: Oct 2006
Posts: 26
Likes: 0
From: Ellenwood, GA
Default

I don't understand what kind of response you're wanting.... Why would you assume that you're doing something wrong? If you accelerate hard with an aggressive shift, you'll spin or chirp your tires momentarily when the clutch re-engages. That's just what happens, especially if you have a harder tire that it fully or overinflated.
Reply
Old Aug 20, 2010 | 07:48 AM
  #7  
patinum's Avatar
Gold Member (Premium)
20 Year Member
 
Joined: Nov 2004
Posts: 5,572
Likes: 18
From: Second City
Default

Originally Posted by s2000maniac,Aug 20 2010, 09:13 AM
gee thanks for hijacking my thread
Calm down dude. There's no reason for you to think that the thread would go in that direction since you are the first to reply. Although now I hope it does
Reply

Trending Topics

Old Aug 20, 2010 | 08:02 AM
  #8  
s2000maniac's Avatar
Thread Starter
 
Joined: Dec 2009
Posts: 4,032
Likes: 15
Default

Originally Posted by patinum,Aug 20 2010, 07:48 AM
Calm down dude. There's no reason for you to think that the thread would go in that direction since you are the first to reply. Although now I hope it does
No, I think you're the one who needs to calm the fack down!
I was just messing with that dude.
Reply
Old Aug 20, 2010 | 08:19 AM
  #9  
Mike21's Avatar
Registered User
 
Joined: Mar 2009
Posts: 1,077
Likes: 0
From: Miami, FL
Default

Lol...
why would there be anything wrong with chirping tires on a 1-2 shift? if it can be done on a stock civic with 98ft/lb of torque, it can be done in an s2k.
Reply
Old Aug 20, 2010 | 08:22 AM
  #10  
Not Sure's Avatar
Registered User
 
Joined: Sep 2008
Posts: 1,553
Likes: 0
Default

Originally Posted by s2000maniac,Aug 20 2010, 07:13 AM
gee thanks for hijacking my thread
You mean with my comment about upgrading my diff? lol I'm just trying to calm down the guys who are going to say "the S isn't meant to be drag raced!". They're going to flame you too because you shift your S too hard
Reply



All times are GMT -8. The time now is 10:31 AM.