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Newbie questions. Car is exremely hoppy and jerky...

Posted: July 14th, 2010, 2:06 am
by DiaMagus
Motor mounts? I'm guessing thats whats flexing causing it to shudder and hop around its just annoying- stage 3 xtd clutch any input? I found awr mounts will this fix the problem also my throttle cable is a realy pain to use Thanks

Re: Newbie questions. Car is exremely hoppy and jerky...

Posted: July 14th, 2010, 2:18 am
by _-Night-Shade-_
Huh? No that actually sounds like a vacuum leak.

Re: Newbie questions. Car is exremely hoppy and jerky...

Posted: July 14th, 2010, 3:28 am
by mikeinaus
what do you mean your throttle cable is a pain to use? bad motor mounts would cause more shaking/wheel hop then reving problems wouldnt they?

Re: Newbie questions. Car is exremely hoppy and jerky...

Posted: July 14th, 2010, 3:28 am
by mikeinaus
what do you mean your throttle cable is a pain to use? bad motor mounts would cause more shaking/wheel hop then reving problems wouldnt they?

Re: Newbie questions. Car is exremely hoppy and jerky...

Posted: July 14th, 2010, 10:36 am
by Tollis
Learn to use the clutch :p jking.

Yeah sounds more like vaccum probs to me. If you have the stock accordian tubes check all that carefully. Motor mounts would cause more wheel hop/slap as stated above. AWR mounts will make your car a little sexier (internally) but likely wont fix your prob.

Re: Newbie questions. Car is exremely hoppy and jerky...

Posted: July 14th, 2010, 11:52 am
by davmac
If OP is talking about wheel hop and not surging idle then filled motor mounts or AWR mounts will help. If the problem is with idle or engine misfire under acceleration then other solutions are needed.

Re: Newbie questions. Car is exremely hoppy and jerky...

Posted: July 19th, 2010, 1:22 pm
by DiaMagus
Its just hoppin around like a pissed off bunny rabbit. It's not a vacuum leak ! Maybe it is. However! when i say the throttle is a pain to use. I'm referring to it binding. Sometimes its sticky sometimes it works great. So basically I'm riding the clutch hard. Stage 3 clutch to I know that will help with it being a jerk-mobile. All of my vacuum stuff is in the clear. It idles great its just when you engage the clutch and try to accelerate. UNLESS your a seasoned pro its basically a pain in the -Insert word here- to drive. :)

Re: Newbie questions. Car is exremely hoppy and jerky...

Posted: July 19th, 2010, 2:02 pm
by Daninski
Stage 3 for street use,,,BIG mistake. Is the engine reving smooth just jerky when you let out the clutch. Could be the clutch? Is the clutch broken in yet and was the fly wheel machined before you installed the clutch? Finally look at your front and rear mount and you can see if they're pooched or not.

Re: Newbie questions. Car is exremely hoppy and jerky...

Posted: July 19th, 2010, 2:03 pm
by mikeinaus
that would be your stage 3 clutch and motor mounts. stage 3 has alot more grip and engages quicker then a normal clutch would. try filling your motor mounts or buy a set of awr mounts.

Re: Newbie questions. Car is exremely hoppy and jerky...

Posted: July 19th, 2010, 2:59 pm
by DiaMagus
Thanks.

Re: Newbie questions. Car is exremely hoppy and jerky...

Posted: July 20th, 2010, 4:30 am
by mikeinaus
take a look at your ball joints and see if there is alot of play. mine were pretty fucked and alot of my wheel hop went away when i replaced them.

Re: Newbie questions. Car is exremely hoppy and jerky...

Posted: July 20th, 2010, 6:30 pm
by DiaMagus
I fixed all my ball joints inner outter tie rods etc :p prior to this its a fresh swap and mounts are prolly horse ****

Re: Newbie questions. Car is exremely hoppy and jerky...

Posted: July 20th, 2010, 10:26 pm
by mazdags94
could be a cheap clutch. XTD is ebay IIRC... I've heard mixed reviews about these