BWoody Traction Bars installed

Discussion in 'Wheels, Tires, Suspensions & Brakes' started by Hotrod, Mar 13, 2008.

  1. Hotrod

    Hotrod Full Access Member

    Messages:
    50
    Likes Received:
    0
    Joined:
    Mar 6, 2008
    Location:
    Norton, VA
    I had my BWoody Traction Bars installed today and wanted to post some pics. The install was a direct bolt-on other than having to enlarge two pre-existing holes. After installation I turned off the ESP and tried a burnout...no wheelhop. The torque-steer seemed tamer too, but some was still noticable. All in all, with limited testing, they seem to make a difference and I experienced no adverse driving effects on smooth or uneven road surfaces.

    [​IMG]
    [​IMG]
    [​IMG]
     
    Last edited: Mar 14, 2008
  2. Stretch

    Stretch Silver Supporting Members

    Messages:
    4,847
    Likes Received:
    0
    Joined:
    Nov 6, 2007
    Location:
    Eastlake Proper
    Sweet! Did you have a lot of wheel hop before?
     
  3. 2muchpsi

    2muchpsi Gold Supporting Members

    Messages:
    397
    Likes Received:
    0
    Joined:
    Jan 2, 2008
    Location:
    Illinois
    looks very clean. i like it
     
  4. FWSRT4

    FWSRT4 Platinum Supporting Member

    Messages:
    427
    Likes Received:
    0
    Joined:
    Mar 5, 2008
    Location:
    Fort Wayne, IN
    Awesome man! I've been debating which route to take with trac bars and motor mounts. From what RPM did you dump the clutch? Did you quick shift to 2nd? Any wheelhop on the 1st to 2nd quick shift?
     
  5. Hotrod

    Hotrod Full Access Member

    Messages:
    50
    Likes Received:
    0
    Joined:
    Mar 6, 2008
    Location:
    Norton, VA

    I only turned off the ESP once before the install and had some wheelhop, at which time I shut down to prevent any damage. That was my only time with the ESP off until trying it again after the install.

    After the Traction Bars were mounted I tried it again at ~3500rpm's and had none of the problems from the first try. I power-shifted at 6k rpms and the frontend stayed planted. I had a thump at initial takeoff and again at shifting to second, but I'm thinking its the soft motor mounts. To me, this seems like a great product, but keep in mind its with very little testing so far...your mileage may vary! :beerchug:
     
  6. FWSRT4

    FWSRT4 Platinum Supporting Member

    Messages:
    427
    Likes Received:
    0
    Joined:
    Mar 5, 2008
    Location:
    Fort Wayne, IN
    Excellent. Thanks for the write up man. I'll be picking a set up here in the near future.
     
  7. GooberMT

    GooberMT They See Me Rollin

    Messages:
    747
    Likes Received:
    0
    Joined:
    Nov 6, 2007
    Location:
    New Mexico
    I may also get some! Thanks for the write up!
     
  8. gregg@bwoodyperformance

    gregg@bwoodyperformance Supporting Vendor

    Messages:
    221
    Likes Received:
    0
    Joined:
    Dec 16, 2007
    where did you get the traction bars?
     
  9. Hotrod

    Hotrod Full Access Member

    Messages:
    50
    Likes Received:
    0
    Joined:
    Mar 6, 2008
    Location:
    Norton, VA
    Ummm...someplace...hmmmm...lemme think a sec...oh yeah! BWoodyPerformance...ever hear of them?

    Thanks guys! I edited the first post. :rockon:
     
    Last edited: Mar 14, 2008
  10. FWSRT4

    FWSRT4 Platinum Supporting Member

    Messages:
    427
    Likes Received:
    0
    Joined:
    Mar 5, 2008
    Location:
    Fort Wayne, IN
    And I edited the title.:worthy:
     
  11. gregg@bwoodyperformance

    gregg@bwoodyperformance Supporting Vendor

    Messages:
    221
    Likes Received:
    0
    Joined:
    Dec 16, 2007
    both you guys are tops in my book, thanks. (i knew where he got them):headspin:
     
  12. gregg@bwoodyperformance

    gregg@bwoodyperformance Supporting Vendor

    Messages:
    221
    Likes Received:
    0
    Joined:
    Dec 16, 2007
    i am excited to hear good reviews. glad your happy with them. thanks for the good review and look forward to furthur posts