Best auto run mode?

[K32 Camaro]

We'll say a complete stock ss.

First, what mode is best for the drag strip? Traction Control on, 1 tap TC off, 2 tap TC off competative mode, 1 eight second hold stabilitrac and TC off?

Second, Do you recommend going off the line from 0 rpm and hitting the gas to the floor, or holding at about 1-1200 rpm and let off brake and hit gas, or (add suggestion here)??

New to the race scene, I am going up with an older gentleman I work with to the track and don't want to look clueless at least the whole time.

I can use a manual very well, again never tried racing them but drive them for a living. I have heard of people using the tap shift but would prefer to stay away from it b/c with an auto it takes alot of the human error out of the drag.

[Southern Comfort]

Originally Posted by K32 Camaro

We'll say a complete stock ss.

First, what mode is best for the drag strip? Traction Control on, 1 tap TC off, 2 tap TC off competative mode, 1 eight second hold stabilitrac and TC off?

Second, Do you recommend going off the line from 0 rpm and hitting the gas to the floor, or holding at about 1-1200 rpm and let off brake and hit gas, or (add suggestion here)??

New to the race scene, I am going up with an older gentleman I work with to the track and don't want to look clueless at least the whole time.

I can use a manual very well, again never tried racing them but drive them for a living. I have heard of people using the tap shift but would prefer to stay away from it b/c with an auto it takes alot of the human error out of the drag.

Here is where I would start:
Leave in M but don't shift w/paddle. The car will shift itself. M uses a better shift program and it auto shifts up or down as needed until you touch the paddles.
TC and ST both on for your first couple of passes.
No water box
Heat tires before staging.
Leave on last yellow
Have fun.

[K32 Camaro]

Originally Posted by Southern Comfort

Here is where I would start:
Leave in M but don't shift w/paddle. The car will shift itself. M uses a better shift program and it auto shifts up or down as needed until you touch the paddles.
TC and ST both on for your first couple of passes.
No water box
Heat tires before staging.
Leave on last yellow
Have fun.

Ok, thanks. I drive in S quite often. Should I change it out of tc/st on eventually? If so why?

[Southern Comfort]

Originally Posted by K32 Camaro

Ok, thanks. I drive in S quite often. Should I change it out of tc/st on eventually? If so why?

Sure, at some point we all just have to turn them off. Opinions vary, but the more experienced racers say the turn both off. Just be ready if the car fishtails.

The advantage of leaving them off is you can keep full power on it even if there is a momentary spin. Realistically, traction is not constant across the track. It varies at different points. Debris and track imperfections are variables that can set off a TC event reducing power for some period.

As for staging rpms, I'm probably not the best one to advise since I run an FI setup. But assuming you are stock or mildly modified with street tires, try it off idle or up a few hundred. 1st is a really low gear, so hooking can be a challenge depending on track conditions. Second is more like the old school first, so expect some spin when it shifts.

You can either start low rpm soft launches and work up to find the limit, or start at all out and work your way down to the optimum point of launch rpms.
Fielders choice...

[SGOS252382]

Everyone has their own technique for running their best times.

But one thing you want to do it turn off your traction control. If you want to turn everything off (TC and Stabilitrac) you can.

Use D (Drive) or M (Sport) - computer is doing the shifting.

Launch technique will depend on traction.
Brake stall around 1000 rpms. To launch, just roll quickly into the gas as you lift up on the brake.
If you're having traction issues, roll more slowly into the gas and bring down the brake stall rpm.
If you hooking up really well, you can push the gas pedal down more aggressively.
But - a smooth launch with just a hint of wheel spin is what you want.

Practice.
No one launch technique works for every track so be prepared to adjust your technique.

[K32 Camaro]

Originally Posted by SGOS252382

Everyone has their own technique for running their best times.

But one thing you want to do it turn off your traction control. If you want to turn everything off (TC and Stabilitrac) you can.

Use D (Drive) or M (Sport) - computer is doing the shifting.

Launch technique will depend on traction.
Brake stall around 1000 rpms. To launch, just roll quickly into the gas as you lift up on the brake.
If you're having traction issues, roll more slowly into the gas and bring down the brake stall rpm.
If you hooking up really well, you can push the gas pedal down more aggressively.
But - a smooth launch with just a hint of wheel spin is what you want.

Practice.
No one launch technique works for every track so be prepared to adjust your technique.

Nice 1/4 time, what bolt ons do you have?


Ok, I'll practice a bit before I go with my friend. Thanks for the advice everyone.

[Pro Stock John]

I roll out not WOT off the hit, and I don't foot brake the rpms hardly at all. I went 1.94 on the stock tires, best et in sig.

[SGOS252382]

Originally Posted by K32 Camaro

Nice 1/4 time, what bolt ons do you have?


Ok, I'll practice a bit before I go with my friend. Thanks for the advice everyone.

Vararam, Kooks headers, Magnaflow catback, ported TB, FTI converter. I also run 20" Nitto NT555Rs.

I ran 12.16 @ 114 mph (stock converter) and 12.10 @ 113 mph (FTI converter). The weather was a little warmer when I ran with the FTI converter, but I really didn't see all that much improvement with my 3200 stall.

I've also always run full weight (nothing removed from the car).

[Quick]

Wow..I was reading on here that the FTI converter was good for a .5-.7 tenth drop
in et. This is my next mod...Should I go a different route? gears,cam ??

[vroomapunk]

I have a question. With my foot on the brake, the engine will only go up to 1500 RPM, and wont go any higher, I have a '12 L99.

Do any of the modes for the trans, or traction control eliminate this? Wouldnt I want to launch at a higher RPM than 1,500?

[Quick]

You're lucky as mine will only go to 1000,but yes turn off all the nannies and
it will be eliminated.