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11-01-2010, 09:47 PM
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Now Fordless
Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: Fremantle, WA
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Since I'm most likely off to the drags again this week thought I''d see what others do to get their 4 spds off the line. Stall it up, just floor it etc.
I usually stall it up a little bit and then just let it go. Never wheels spins just goes. |
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11-01-2010, 09:51 PM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: Ballarat
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Same, I found in the non VHT by just mashing it when the light went green it would wheel spin for a little bit, when I switched to the VHT lane though and stalled it up had no issues and a very swift launch, well, swift for a 6 banger anyway.Id be interested when people are shifting, think I bounced off the limiter once or twice in the heat of the moment.
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11-01-2010, 10:01 PM
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Now Fordless
Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: Fremantle, WA
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My concern is the no wheelspin. Apparently there should be a tiny bit of spin from maximum acceleration.
60 footers are 2.3 -2.4 |
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11-01-2010, 10:05 PM
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Just another mock-up..
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: In an AU Fairlane somewhere...
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not always mate.. with good tyres and a tight lsd you should see a great launch without wheelspin...
these au's aren't that gutsy off the line when bog stock... *edit* just read your sig... you should be getting wheelspin, i would hope, with nearly 200rwkw
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11-01-2010, 11:20 PM
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Stroking it...
Join Date: May 2005
Location: The 'butt
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I generally launch with a whole heap of wheelspin..
In all seriousness, its hard to say, different setups respond differently, what works for me would be very different for you. Even with a stock stall I'd also think you'd get a bit of wheelspin, but once again different tracks in different conditions react differently! In saying that I rev to about 2400rpm and slowly get into it, hitting WOT at about 35-40km/h, but my setup is a lot different to yours! All trial and error IMO, just get out there and enjoy it i reakon 
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12-01-2010, 01:07 AM
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Cat be Still !!!
Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: Perth. WA
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At the motorplex i don't think you will wheel spin with stock auto, eg; In my manual i always launch around 4500rpm and get of the clutch reasonably quick (but not too quick) to get a 13.6xx my sixty footers range between 2.067 to 2.145
Regards, Craig. |
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12-01-2010, 05:46 AM
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Just slidin'
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: Brisvegas
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Stall to 2500 rpm as thats as high as my stallie goes for some gay reason, and let go, foot down straight away. I only have 154kw, and I get a crap load of wheelspin if I dont use slicks.
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12-01-2010, 01:50 PM
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Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: Melbourne
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I stall it to 2,000 with my left foot on the very edge of the brake pedal. I then slip my left foot sideways off the brake (as opposed to lifting) so the brake gets off quickly. Then I mash the right foot to WOT in a quick but controlled movement to avoid it flashing up too high.
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14-01-2010, 07:23 PM
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Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: Merrylands Sydney
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Dont stall it fully.Go to say 1900 rpm then when you see the lights mash the sucker...this will slingshot the car rather than kill the auto prelaunch...
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How people launch their autos
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