So i took the R/T to the track and i was always under the impression that it was a posi due to prior experiences, however at the track it was a one legger and spun only the driver side tire. I spun the tires in the water to get them wet and it spun with both, when i did the burnout though only the driver side spun. Car has 19k miles is a 2013, dont really get on it much. i do go down some back roads here and there for spirited driving but other than that i dont beat on it. Anyone ever had a issue like this ? or can give me some imput and lead me in the right direction? Thanks.
worried about differential 13' rt
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I haven't ever seen a peg leg R/T at the track. That seems odd. I can tell you though the Getrag is tough. I beat on mine with DRs and when I change the fluid, it is always clear with no chunks of clutch pack.
Was this a one time thing or did you peg leg multiple times?
I'd go out to the driveway a do a quick launch and see if there are two marks. If there isn't, make sure it was optioned on your car. I thought all R/Ts were but that's just a guess.
Was this a one time thing or did you peg leg multiple times?
I'd go out to the driveway a do a quick launch and see if there are two marks. If there isn't, make sure it was optioned on your car. I thought all R/Ts were but that's just a guess.
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Hey KJ392. Is your differential stock? You never got the rear-end whine that people talk about?
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Was there any noticeable rut on the track in the launch area?
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To find out for sure, jack up the rear of the car with it in neutral and rotate either wheel (both wheels off the ground). If you have a limited slip diff, both wheels will turn in the same direction. If you have an open diff the wheels will turn in opposite directions.
It did it once or twice, i have a vid. Ill try and up load it in a bit. Ive done a small burnout here and there, gotten out of a curve quickly and its always left both tires marked. So i assumed it had a limited slip. Car is fully loaded all the whistles and bells so id assume that it would have a LSD
Watch "Challenger r/t stock exvept full 3 in exhuast" on YouTube
Challenger r/t stock exvept full 3 in exhuast: http://youtu.be/j1uoUL-isIo
Challenger r/t stock exvept full 3 in exhuast: http://youtu.be/j1uoUL-isIo
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What he said
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Don't drive in the water box with street tires, and don't do burnouts with them. A lot of strips consider it bad etiquette, and heating up a street tire doesn't help your traction. Au contraire, mon ami! (The opposite, my friend).
Chances are, you'd get two stripes, even with out an LSD if tires are dry.
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Is it possible the brake torquing had some effect?
Yes stock and knock on wood no, mine is as quiet as the day I got it. I've only wheel hopped about a half dozen times launching and I always back out when it starts. I do run shorter DRs though so I don't know if that would make a difference (25.5" tall vs 28" tall).
I've changed the rear end fluid twice and both times it looked brand new.
I run Mobil 1 75/90 syn. and the Mopar friction additive.
I've changed mine twice (once after 100 passes and once after 300 passes). I have ~15K mile on the car. Probably didn't need to change it either time as it looked brand new. I was looking for signs of clutch pack debris. Never saw any.
Ok, nice to know. I just hit 19k on this one.
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