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Pollock · 08-17-2012, 04:13 PM

Is it possible to be consistent with a stick. Any tips to do so. I can't even get a decent light. I have plenty of racing experience but I had an auto with a transbrake.

Neumatic · 08-17-2012, 05:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Pollock

Is it possible to be consistent with a stick. Any tips to do so. I can't even get a decent light. I have plenty of racing experience but I had an auto with a transbrake.

I don't know enough to give advise but I know for a fact it is possible to run consistent with a stick. There was a guy at C5F, who is a member on here that had all his runs within .05 seconds of each other with his stick. Takes a lot of practice but it is possible.

*mlee* · 08-17-2012, 05:52 PM

TornadoSS · 08-17-2012, 06:10 PM

I'm still learning, but, I became more consistent when I installed a dual mode shift light. It has launch rpm then goes to shift rpm once headed down the track.

96MrBass · 08-17-2012, 06:15 PM

Tornado what shift light did you install?

TornadoSS · 08-17-2012, 06:50 PM

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Originally Posted by 96MrBass

Tornado what shift light did you install?

Raptor dual mode shift light. Got it from Apex Speed.

*mlee* · 08-17-2012, 07:06 PM

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Originally Posted by TornadoSS

Raptor dual mode shift light. Got it from Apex Speed.

Nice... I've been using the shift lights in the ZL1 HUD unsuccessfully...

Higgs Boson · 08-17-2012, 07:13 PM

there is a reason 999 of 1000 drag cars are auto.

horses for courses......

TornadoSS · 08-17-2012, 07:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Higgs Boson

there is a reason 999 of 1000 drag cars are auto.

horses for courses......

I just enjoy being pissed at myself trying to get down the track consistently with a manual tranny! Lol!

Makes me push myself harder to keep getting better.

Quick · 08-17-2012, 10:27 PM

You will never be as cosistent with a manual as you were with an auto with a transbrake.But,Practice will help to some extent.If someone is running a manual
and all their runs are within .o5 of each other...They have electronics to help and they are very lucky.

Pollock · 08-18-2012, 06:32 AM

Would a two step box help dramatically? I am thinking it would.

outlawprostreet · 08-18-2012, 12:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Pollock

Would a two step box help dramatically? I am thinking it would.

The problem with the 2 step is you have to dump the clutch or it will rpm flash if you slip it out. When I bracket raced my stick mustang I would stage at like 2500 rpm and just slip the clutch almost like leaving a traffic light. I was pretty consistent in the 14.60's and .70's. For the light try staging deeper till you can get it where you can leave as the bottom bulb turns on and cut a light.

Pollock · 08-19-2012, 10:12 AM

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Originally Posted by outlawprostreet

The problem with the 2 step is you have to dump the clutch or it will rpm flash if you slip it out. When I bracket raced my stick mustang I would stage at like 2500 rpm and just slip the clutch almost like leaving a traffic light. I was pretty consistent in the 14.60's and .70's. For the light try staging deeper till you can get it where you can leave as the bottom bulb turns on and cut a light.

So when do you floor the pedal. After the clutch is fully released.

outlawprostreet · 08-19-2012, 10:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Pollock

So when do you floor the pedal. After the clutch is fully released.

Yes. Let all the slack out of the peddle where its right on the verge of creeping. Then slide the clutch out like you're leaving a traffic light and work into the gas at the same time. Once the clutch is all the way out mash the gas. Also instead of doing a burnout (i was always on street tires) I went around the water box and would do a practice launch (dry hop) to the line.

The problem with dumping the clutch (without a centrifugal lock up clutch) is you're always going to either spin or bog. Slipping the peddle IMHO is the closest way to leaving like an auto does

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