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    Wheel Hop

    So I did a couple launches tonight and every time the tires spun it wheel hop to the point I would have to get out the gas for a second. My 1992 Miata is all stock and all original suspension. Has anyone else had this issue, if so what was your fix?

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    Wheel hop under hard acceleration is the rear suspension allowing the tire to load and unload. Miata's and most cars built to corner have this problem. You can reduce, and even eliminate it; stiffer dampening, higher spring rates, bushings that don't distort, tires with less grip.......

    Last edited by atank; 01-23-2015 at 06:13 AM.

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