The problem I am having is wheel hop in traffic in first gear. I don't have any problems shifting.

When I feather the clutch in heavy traffic, I get front wheel hop. This usually only happens when I have to move the car 1-2 meters forward with light trottle application)

This does not happen when I let the clutch out very slowly (not even pushing on the gas padel) to get the car rolling or when I get going at a normal pace. I drive stick for almost 20 years and I never noticed this in any of my other cars (including an awd s4)

Not sure if the motor mount will solve the problem??? what do you guys think?

 

You sure it's not ur clutch being glazed/warped? Sounds like it...

 

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wow two quick replies with the same conclusion. I hope its not my clutch

how do I check if my clutch has glazing/warping?

the car has only 8k miles and the clutch never slips or makes noises...

 

If thats the case i dont think its anything too serious, just adjust your driving style, I had to do the same when i got an evo. My clutch still does it sometimes if i dont drive it right.

Edit* kind of feels like wheel hope but isn't...sounds all to familiar.

Usually you wont get wheel hope on the street even if you launch.

 

btw, are you using the AMS Rear Trailing Arm Delrin Bushings and if so, are they noisy?

I thought about getting these along with rear bump steer, but I want to keep the car as comfortable as possible for everyday driving. I was thinking about just getting an agressive alignment done to slightly improve front grip...

edit: yes not sure if the wheels are hopping but the front of the car shakes... sure feels like wheel hop

 

+1 for an alignment!

I dont have the trail bushings, i didn't think they were needed for my application...

 

check for high tire pressure if you've ever filled them

 

its not the tire pressure. it happens at 32f/28r and 33 all around

 

Wheel hop on an AWD + low speed = I very much doubt it. It is most likely clutch chatter. Wheel hop only occurs when your tires are at the limits of their grip and the traction breaks for a bit causing it to hop. Usually only happens for FWD if they have a lot of slop in the suspension and are launching hard. I wouldn't worry about the chatter too much. Its not the best thing to have, but my bro's Mini has had chatter for over 50k miles (car has 93k) and the clutch is still fine. IMHO you should only start worrying when your clutch starts slipping on load.

 

I agree with the clutch chatter. Give it more gas and see if that helps. These awd can be tricky to drive even if you have driven stick for 20 years. It just takes some getting used to.

 

yes i've also had this occur especially in the A.M. when the car is cold

 

I have the same problem sometimes it happens sometime it doesnt..it is just clutch chatter..but my car has 42000 miles

 

It's the clutch chattering..

 

Clutch Chatter For Sure!