Another one of those I smell something burning threads...

[Blue Batmobile]

OK guys, I've noticed a burnt rubber smell when accelerating hard at times. Now, it's not from my wheels spinning mind you. I've noticed it a few times. Especially on the freeway when I'm accelerating to pass a Corvette . Any idea's where it might be coming from?

Bat™

 

[big-n-italian]

maybe it is just the corvettes' roof glue melting away on a hot summer day.

 

[ronniej]

Gawd, you made me spew coke all over my monitor

maybe it is just the corvettes' roof glue melting away on a hot summer day.

 

[DanAuito]

Have you had an opportunity to put the car up on a lift to look for hot spots along the exhaust paths? Granted you're saying when you get on it, but all the same I would have a good look for any evidence there to start.

 

[SylvanSRT]

as a serious note check you power steering fluid cap and make sure it's there and tight!

 

[Qualitywires.com]

a couple of things I would check.

1. Your belts. Make sure they are tight and also look at it to see if it's rubbing anywhere.
2. Make sure your belt is not too old...when the car spins at high rpms, the crank pulley may be spinning on a belt that is slipping.
3. Make sure your AC is not locking up....I had this happen to me...burnt up my belt.
4. Make sure your Idler tensioner pulley is not worn or broken.

If you smell it while acceleratin..I would assume its coming from the front.

 

[pescadito]

Hey Andy, Check the sidewalls of your rear tires. They maybe rubbing when you accelerate hard. Dave mention you had to put spacers when you upgraded to the new brake caliper. And since you wheels are already wide I'm guessing the tires are rubbing when your rear squats from a hard acceleration.

 

[Blue Batmobile]

let me take a look.

Bat™

 

[Blue Batmobile]

I think you may be right. I see alittle wear on the tires as well as the top of the wheel well fender. Guess I should get my fenders rolled. Anyone here done that?

Bat™

 

[02 Graphite GTS]

Roll fiberglass fenders???

 

[Blue Batmobile]

Forgot they were fiberglass .

Bat™