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BamTino024 · 10-06-2009, 08:25 AM

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Originally Posted by OrangeChevyII

5200-5500 and ride the clutch till you feel it move and let it do its thing. Im dead serious........

So 5200-5500rpm and then ride the clutch out (as opposed to popping it quick)? Did you mas the gas at the same time as riding the clutch out, or wait to you felt it hook?

OrangeChevyII · 10-06-2009, 08:36 AM

You'll feel the car move slightly, hold the clutch there and slightly give it more gas and release the clutch at the same time. You might haze the clutch a time or two but it will be fine. You'll get it, practice makes perfect. The longer you ride the clutch and keep the momentum of the pig going, the better 60ft you'll have. If you release it to fast it will bog.

99-LS1-SS · 10-06-2009, 08:47 AM

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Originally Posted by BamTino024

So 5200-5500rpm and then ride the clutch out (as opposed to popping it quick)? Did you mas the gas at the same time as riding the clutch out, or wait to you felt it hook?

These are the questions I have too. I'm getting a new driveshaft put into my car and when I get it back I plan on taking it to the track.

Also, what tires are you using?

BamTino024 · 10-06-2009, 11:08 AM

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Originally Posted by OrangeChevyII

You'll feel the car move slightly, hold the clutch there and slightly give it more gas and release the clutch at the same time. You might haze the clutch a time or two but it will be fine. You'll get it, practice makes perfect. The longer you ride the clutch and keep the momentum of the pig going, the better 60ft you'll have. If you release it to fast it will bog.

Awesome...I'll give that a shot. Was that with competitive mode on, or with traction control completely off?

DTM · 10-06-2009, 11:21 AM

I had the same dilemma at first, my end conclusion was that, with these stock tires at the track you can't launch at more than about 2500 rpms. The only way I can get a decent 60' is by setting my tires at 25psi as well

BumbleDs · 10-06-2009, 11:54 AM

You used the launch controll incorrectly, you have to hold the gas until it reaches its programmed RPM

BamTino024 · 10-06-2009, 12:15 PM

speaking of launch control...when I tried messing around with it, the computer doesn't hold the engine at a programmed rpm...it just goes right to red-line. aren't you supposed to hit the button twice so you see the little competitive mode icon, then stop completely, depress the clutch, mash the gas, and it's supposed to hold itself at 4000rpm? that never happened for me. i end up having to hold the rpm myself.

cliffy · 10-06-2009, 12:25 PM

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Originally Posted by BamTino024

Awesome...I'll give that a shot. Was that with competitive mode on, or with traction control completely off?

It would be nice to know in what mode the master launches it and if he is running stock Trans/Axles and Driveline

BumbleDs · 10-06-2009, 01:00 PM

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Originally Posted by BamTino024

speaking of launch control...when I tried messing around with it, the computer doesn't hold the engine at a programmed rpm...it just goes right to red-line. aren't you supposed to hit the button twice so you see the little competitive mode icon, then stop completely, depress the clutch, mash the gas, and it's supposed to hold itself at 4000rpm? that never happened for me. i end up having to hold the rpm myself.

Really? Thats odd, mine holds it, then I dump and go and it works fantastic, there is however a little wheel hop but it truely does grab and go.

OrangeChevyII · 10-06-2009, 01:22 PM

All traction devices are off, stock clutch and axles. I run a m/t radial, I use the same method on the stock tires.

a_Username · 10-06-2009, 01:38 PM

I saw this OrangeChevy's youtube videos... Guy's a speed demon.

BamTino024 · 10-06-2009, 02:38 PM

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Originally Posted by BumbleDs

Really? Thats odd, mine holds it, then I dump and go and it works fantastic, there is however a little wheel hop but it truely does grab and go.

how did you go about doing it that it worked? i've read that some people can get it to work, and some people have the problem i did, where it just goes to redline and doesn't settle down.

69Firebird · 10-06-2009, 03:01 PM

It sounds like people are being too tentative on the gas pedal.
You need to really mash it straight to the floor quickly.
I've had the same issue with the auto start feature. I find myself quickly clicking the ignition to the on position, but not pushing it quickly the full range it turns. The result is the engine turns over once or 2 as opposed to engaging the auto start feature.

Carlos Garza · 10-07-2009, 02:46 PM

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Originally Posted by BumbleDs

You used the launch controll incorrectly, you have to hold the gas until it reaches its programmed RPM

How do I know if I have selected the correct option when pressing the TC button?

10-06-2009, 08:36 AM	#16
OrangeChevyII Drives: 2010 RS/SS2 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Forney Posts: 724	You'll feel the car move slightly, hold the clutch there and slightly give it more gas and release the clutch at the same time. You might haze the clutch a time or two but it will be fine. You'll get it, practice makes perfect. The longer you ride the clutch and keep the momentum of the pig going, the better 60ft you'll have. If you release it to fast it will bog. __________________ 2010 SS/RS SIM First to run 11's (11.83)on a stock long block. First to run 11's cam only First to run 11's all motor First to run 10's (10.96) and did it with a 100% bonestock long block and a power adder (nitrous) First to run 10's (10.55) on motor in 2010 Camaro First to break into the 5's (5.97) 1/8th mile First to cut a 1.5X sixty foot First to cut a 1.4x sixty foot First to car to cut a 1.3x 60ft

10-06-2009, 11:21 AM	#19
DTM DTMphotography Drives: 10' Camaro SS Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: SF Bay Area Posts: 585	I had the same dilemma at first, my end conclusion was that, with these stock tires at the track you can't launch at more than about 2500 rpms. The only way I can get a decent 60' is by setting my tires at 25psi as well __________________ 2010 2SS/RS: 12.77 @ 111mph (muffler delete) - SOLD

10-06-2009, 11:54 AM	#20
BumbleDs Drives: 2010 Camaro RS/SS TF Edition Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Des Moines Posts: 629 View My Garage	You used the launch controll incorrectly, you have to hold the gas until it reaches its programmed RPM __________________ Love it or hate it, my car can transform and kick your cars @$$!

10-06-2009, 01:22 PM	#24
OrangeChevyII Drives: 2010 RS/SS2 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Forney Posts: 724	All traction devices are off, stock clutch and axles. I run a m/t radial, I use the same method on the stock tires. __________________ 2010 SS/RS SIM First to run 11's (11.83)on a stock long block. First to run 11's cam only First to run 11's all motor First to run 10's (10.96) and did it with a 100% bonestock long block and a power adder (nitrous) First to run 10's (10.55) on motor in 2010 Camaro First to break into the 5's (5.97) 1/8th mile First to cut a 1.5X sixty foot First to cut a 1.4x sixty foot First to car to cut a 1.3x 60ft

10-06-2009, 03:01 PM	#27
69Firebird Drives: 2010 Black 2SS/RS LS3 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Boston Posts: 275 View My Garage	It sounds like people are being too tentative on the gas pedal. You need to really mash it straight to the floor quickly. I've had the same issue with the auto start feature. I find myself quickly clicking the ignition to the on position, but not pushing it quickly the full range it turns. The result is the engine turns over once or 2 as opposed to engaging the auto start feature. __________________ *Delivered 8/4/09: Black on Black 2SS/RS, LS3, CGM Stripes, Polished Upgrade* K&N Typhoon Intake, Stainless Works 3" Catback w/ S-Tube Turbo Mufflers

10-06-2009, 12:15 PM	#21
BamTino024 Drives: 2010 Camaro SS-RS Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: NJ Posts: 13	speaking of launch control...when I tried messing around with it, the computer doesn't hold the engine at a programmed rpm...it just goes right to red-line. aren't you supposed to hit the button twice so you see the little competitive mode icon, then stop completely, depress the clutch, mash the gas, and it's supposed to hold itself at 4000rpm? that never happened for me. i end up having to hold the rpm myself.

10-06-2009, 01:38 PM	#25
a_Username Drives: 2010 2SS Camaro Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Murfreesboro, TN Posts: 3,890 View My Garage	I saw this OrangeChevy's youtube videos... Guy's a speed demon.

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