eliminating wheel hop with coilovers

[Quicksilver_s13]

i have an s14 with dorf coiloivers and everything else OEM suspension in the rear. when i launch while drag racing i get massive wheel hop...and i need to launch at higher rpm due to the fact i'm running a larger turbo that doesn't spool the best. i'm still on street tires but plan on getting slicks eventually. basically what i'm getting at is how can i eliminate the wheel hop and get good launches while keeping the coilovers?

[niteridaz503]

Soften them up so they can let the rear squat when you launch?

[nieko]

Softer spring rate, stiffer dampening, better tire.

[az_240]

Might want to check on your rear bushings.... especially the subframe bushings.

[Black R]

S14 rear subframe would help...

[Quicksilver_s13]

ok, now i've seen subframe bushings and spacers....do i need both or just one. if so which is better?

[DRFTNC240JM]

If I am not mistaken spacers go in with the factory bushing still in place, so it's kind of like a band-aid. I would recommend replacing the bushings. Someone with more knowledge please feel free to correct me if I am wrong.

[endlessboost]

If I am not mistaken spacers go in with the factory bushing still in place, so it's kind of like a band-aid. I would recommend replacing the bushings. Someone with more knowledge please feel free to correct me if I am wrong.

^ Pretty much. If it's only a track car i'd say replace the subframe bushings with solids, but if it's a street car solid bushings suck big time.

[Quicksilver_s13]

it's a "take it out whenever i feel" car. but it does see more road time than track just because i like to cruise it on a nice weekend. so non-solid subframe bushings and go from there? maybe polyurethane bushings in my control arms and whatnot?

[az_240]

Do more research. Your subframe bushings are more than likely worn out.

Changing the subframe bushings is kind of a pain in the ass... especially if doing the ES poly bushings for the subframe.... which I would recommend if you want to keep the noise down. If you don't care about the drone noise and want that "solid" feel get some aluminum bushings or PBM subframe risers to help correct suspension geometry for lower cars.

I suggest sticking with the stock bushings for the LCAs and uprights if they are still in good shape.

[Quicksilver_s13]

Do more research. Your subframe bushings are more than likely worn out.

Changing the subframe bushings is kind of a pain in the ass... especially if doing the ES poly bushings for the subframe.... which I would recommend if you want to keep the noise down. If you don't care about the drone noise and want that "solid" feel get some aluminum bushings or PBM subframe risers to help correct suspension geometry for lower cars.

I suggest sticking with the stock bushings for the LCAs and uprights if they are still in good shape.

any reason why you'd stick with the stock bushings as to the polyurethane for these?