What The F*$^ (Traction Problems)

theboydiddy · 04-27-2012, 05:41 PM

what am i doing wrong ?
what should i do ?

every time i switch gears on high revs my tires always, always always slips.
from 1st to 2nd. from 3rd to 4th and from 5th to 6th as well.
without mentioning that i feel like i lose a lot power from 1st to 2nd -__-
help me out here guys. what am i doing wrong ?

kenchan · 04-27-2012, 05:43 PM

tires or happy right foot?

NYBladeZ · 04-27-2012, 05:43 PM

Assuming you are on the RE05's its possible you're tires just aren't getting warm enough. the RE05 is a good tire, not a great tire so yeah man you're going to be chirping tires. If it really bothers you then opt for some better tires like Michelin Super Sports or don't redline through the gears.

TerribleONE · 04-27-2012, 05:45 PM

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Originally Posted by NYBladeZ

Assuming you are on the RE05's its possible you're tires just aren't getting warm enough. the RE05 is a good tire, not a great tire so yeah man you're going to be chirping tires. If it really bothers you then opt for some better tires like Michelin Super Sports or don't redline through the gears.

he wouldnt be breaking loose 5th and 6th.. are you sure your actually getting spin? or are you just getting the slip light..

MacLean · 04-27-2012, 05:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NYBladeZ

If it really bothers you then opt for some better tires like Michelin Super Sports or don't redline through the gears.

LakeShow · 04-27-2012, 05:50 PM

The stock Bridgestones suck.

theboydiddy · 04-27-2012, 06:02 PM

REALLY ???? Bridgestones sucks ?
before i purchased my Z i made a few research on them and I've read and heard so many good things about it =(
i know i am not redlining it and i am 100% sure that my tires are slipping.
I've took the "vdc" (i think is called) off and i can hear them. i had my brother watch me as well. i tried giving more gas when switching gear, less gas, letting the clutch go quick, letting the clutch go slow. i think I've tried at all except for switching tires, which i am not. not right now.
it only happens when I'm switching those gears at 4500-5000RPM

MacLean · 04-27-2012, 06:12 PM

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Originally Posted by LakeShow

The stock Bridgestones suck.

Are you running the right amount of psi in the tires & are they pretty much bald?

koeppelnissan · 04-27-2012, 06:26 PM

Tires cant be bald, you just picked it up a few weeks ago. Swing by I'll take a spin with you!

theboydiddy · 04-27-2012, 06:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by koeppelnissan

Tires cant be bald, you just picked it up a few weeks ago. Swing by I'll take a spin with you!

Exactly what he said. I got it for a month only and haven't driven crazy with it as much.

I'll see the best day to pass by Joe

bigdog1250 · 04-27-2012, 06:46 PM

Perhaps you are just dumping the clutch each time? Try easing the clutch out

Vbp6US · 04-27-2012, 06:53 PM

Me too! Oh wait my tires are bald though and I don't drop the clutch at 5k rpm.

LakeShow · 04-27-2012, 06:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by koeppelnissan

Tires cant be bald, you just picked it up a few weeks ago. Swing by I'll take a spin with you!

Let Joe show you how to rip up the Z lol.

Dwight Frye · 04-27-2012, 06:57 PM

NFW are you breaking the tires loose between 5th & 6th

bigdog1250 · 04-27-2012, 07:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Dwight Frye

NFW are you breaking the tires loose between 5th & 6th

Agreed

04-27-2012, 05:41 PM	#1 (permalink)
theboydiddy Track Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: New York City Posts: 938 Drives: 370z Pearl White Rep Power: 14	*What The F$^ (Traction Problems)** what am i doing wrong ? what should i do ? every time i switch gears on high revs my tires always, always always slips. from 1st to 2nd. from 3rd to 4th and from 5th to 6th as well. without mentioning that i feel like i lose a lot power from 1st to 2nd -__- help me out here guys. what am i doing wrong ?

04-27-2012, 05:43 PM	#3 (permalink)
NYBladeZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: New York Posts: 2,158 Drives: Lotus Exige S Rep Power: 20	Assuming you are on the RE05's its possible you're tires just aren't getting warm enough. the RE05 is a good tire, not a great tire so yeah man you're going to be chirping tires. If it really bothers you then opt for some better tires like Michelin Super Sports or don't redline through the gears. __________________ 2009 Carbon Fiber/Red 370z aka Trish: Sports Package, Meisterschaft full catback, Fast Intentions Longtube Headers, Injen Long Tube Intakes, UpRev Tune: Sold 2008 Lotus Exige S Club Racer aka Bella, always leaves me smiling

04-27-2012, 05:50 PM	#6 (permalink)
LakeShow A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: L.I., NY Posts: 5,307 Drives: Everything Rep Power: 25	The stock Bridgestones suck. __________________ \|2013 Audi S4\|Ibis White/Black\|S-Tronic P+\| \|2013 370z\|PearlWhite/Persimmon\|Touring/Sport/Nav\|F.I. CBE 18" CF\| \|Sold\|2011 370z\|Gun Metallic\|Touring/Sport/Nav\|

04-27-2012, 06:46 PM	#11 (permalink)
bigdog1250 Track Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: San Francisco Posts: 846 Drives: 991.2 GT3 Rep Power: 18	Perhaps you are just dumping the clutch each time? Try easing the clutch out __________________ 350z / 40th 370z / C6 Z06 / BMW M4 / V10 R8 / C7 Grand Spot / 997.1 GT3 / S2K / Camaro ZL1 / 718 GTS / 991.2 GT3

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04-27-2012, 05:43 PM	#2 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	tires or happy right foot?

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theboydiddy Track Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: New York City Posts: 938 Drives: 370z Pearl White Rep Power: 14	REALLY ???? Bridgestones sucks ? before i purchased my Z i made a few research on them and I've read and heard so many good things about it =( i know i am not redlining it and i am 100% sure that my tires are slipping. I've took the "vdc" (i think is called) off and i can hear them. i had my brother watch me as well. i tried giving more gas when switching gear, less gas, letting the clutch go quick, letting the clutch go slow. i think I've tried at all except for switching tires, which i am not. not right now. it only happens when I'm switching those gears at 4500-5000RPM

04-27-2012, 06:26 PM	#9 (permalink)
koeppelnissan Supporting Nissan Dealer Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: queens Posts: 859 Drives: 14 6MT Trng Spt Nav Rep Power: 17	Tires cant be bald, you just picked it up a few weeks ago. Swing by I'll take a spin with you!

04-27-2012, 06:53 PM	#12 (permalink)
Vbp6US Enthusiast Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: SoCal Posts: 442 Drives: 2009 370z MB 6MT Rep Power: 14	Me too! Oh wait my tires are bald though and I don't drop the clutch at 5k rpm.

04-27-2012, 06:57 PM	#14 (permalink)
Dwight Frye Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Occupied California Posts: 423 Drives: '09 Tour/Sport/6MT Rep Power: 16	NFW are you breaking the tires loose between 5th & 6th