Launching on DRs - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

Carlos Garza · 05-26-2010, 10:27 PM

I just bought a set of DRs for my 585 rwhp / 565 rwtq M6 camaro SS. I've seen a lot of A6 running DRs with a lot of HP and the stock halfshafts without any problems. What I would like to know is if there are any guys here running their M6 camaros with similar rwhp and tq at the track. I can't wait to get my tires but I'm a little afraid of what could happen to my halfshafts (rear axle) if I launch the car too aggressive. If any of you guys are running a similar set up with stock halfshafts please let me know what are you guys doing to launch the car effectively and safe with DRs.

Thanks!!!

Supercharged SS · 05-26-2010, 10:30 PM

6K and dump the clutch! Oh yeah, you should probably hold on too. Gd thing I'm auto. To much to worry about with a stick car. I can't wait to see the improvement.

And more importantly your wheels/tires departed CT yesterday at 10:10. Thats the latest update.

Carlos Garza · 05-26-2010, 10:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Supercharged SS

6K and dump the clutch! Oh yeah, you should probably hold on too. Gd thing I'm auto. To much to worry about with a stick car. I can't wait to see the improvement.

And more importantly your wheels/tires departed CT yesterday at 10:10. Thats the latest update.

Jamie, I'm afraid if I do that (6K and dump the clutch), I'll end up with a broken halfshaft...

but I guess this things are strong enough.

Now what about the drive shaft U joints, or bolts... has anyone had problems with those...?

chevyconvert · 05-27-2010, 08:59 AM

Subscribed, and very interested to see what the replies are.

thesubfloor · 06-20-2010, 01:10 PM

Here's what happened to my passenger side halfshaft after only 15 passes at the track:

This was using Launch Control with 18" MT drag radials.

moiy1983 · 06-20-2010, 11:30 PM

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Originally Posted by thesubfloor

Here's what happened to my passenger side halfshaft after only 15 passes at the track:

This was using Launch Control with 18" MT drag radials.

holy f@@k!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

chevyconvert · 06-21-2010, 09:46 AM

Hey Subfloor, what kind of mods do you have other than the MTs??

nuptualnemesis · 06-21-2010, 01:44 PM

Drive it out of the hole. If you don't smell the clutch it is not over slipping. Don't dump the clutch except on wet pavement for the burn out. You might want to upgrade the front and rear drive shaft bolts (industrial bolt supply company) and make sure they all have loctite. I sheared my rear bolts at the thread where they screw into the yoke. Caused damage to drive shaft. They did not have loctite and may have been loose.

Never spin the tires in first or second with traction control on. It will apply the brakes hard to stop the spin.

AmericanMuscle4.6GT · 06-21-2010, 08:22 PM

i have about 25 drag radial passes on my car, launching at 4k ish, no issues

thesubfloor · 06-21-2010, 08:38 PM

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Originally Posted by chevyconvert

Hey Subfloor, what kind of mods do you have other than the MTs??

It's still bone stock.

sportyb24 · 06-21-2010, 09:50 PM

Wonderin myself wit jus a few bolt on if it ok ta launch at 4k

jrpxxii · 06-21-2010, 11:04 PM

I would highly recommend you not dump the clutch on stock shafts. DR will hook very hard compared to street radials and you most likely going to snap an axle. I would suggest loading it around 3500-4000 and slip it out and then hit WOT once it is out of the hole. If you get any wheel hop at all, instantly push in the clutch and get out of it or it will be the last pass. Get you some axles and then you can launch as hard as you want.

mstrfdsstr · 06-22-2010, 10:48 PM

dont dump it tore the output shaft out on nittos extreme. slip at all times

FifthGenRS/SS · 06-23-2010, 12:49 AM

I have broken my half shaft to and i am bone stock with the stock tires lol but mine didnt break from the launch it broke from the shift from first to second at 6500rpm i was going 35 mph when it poped

05-26-2010, 10:27 PM	#1
Carlos Garza Drives: 2010 Camaro SS RS Join Date: May 2009 Location: USA Posts: 236	Launching on DRs I just bought a set of DRs for my 585 rwhp / 565 rwtq M6 camaro SS. I've seen a lot of A6 running DRs with a lot of HP and the stock halfshafts without any problems. What I would like to know is if there are any guys here running their M6 camaros with similar rwhp and tq at the track. I can't wait to get my tires but I'm a little afraid of what could happen to my halfshafts (rear axle) if I launch the car too aggressive. If any of you guys are running a similar set up with stock halfshafts please let me know what are you guys doing to launch the car effectively and safe with DRs. Thanks!!! __________________ Maggie TVS 2300 SC with a 3.6" pulley. ZR1 Twin Disc clutch. Hurst Short Shifter. 1 7/8" ARH LT with highflow cats. Drive Shaft safety loop Roto-Fab CAI 160º Tstat. Stage 2 Snow Meth kit safeinjection. ADM Dual Pump kit ADM boost and AFR guages Catch Can. 586 RWHP/ 565 RWTQ Installed at Lethal Performance San Antonio www.youtube.com/cgarza12

06-20-2010, 01:10 PM	#5
thesubfloor Drives: 2010 Camaro SS Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Brentwood, CA Posts: 31	For anyone interested... Here's what happened to my passenger side halfshaft after only 15 passes at the track: This was using Launch Control with 18" MT drag radials.

06-21-2010, 08:22 PM	#9
AmericanMuscle4.6GT Drives: 2005 Mustang GT M5 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Orlando, Florida Posts: 95	i have about 25 drag radial passes on my car, launching at 4k ish, no issues __________________ 2005 Mustang GT JLT2 CAI, Brenspeed 93 tune, Boomtube Axlebacks, Lowering Springs, Lakewood Panhard bar/brace.......296 RWHP/315 RWTQ 12.883@106.56

06-21-2010, 09:50 PM	#11
sportyb24 Romanian Outlaw Drives: 13 ZL1 , 14 Silverado Crew Cab Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Texas Baby Posts: 1,082	Wonderin myself wit jus a few bolt on if it ok ta launch at 4k __________________ [/SIGPIC]2013 Camaro ZL1 M6

06-22-2010, 10:48 PM	#13
mstrfdsstr Drives: 2010 SS/RS CAMARO Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: toms river, nj Posts: 141	dont dump it tore the output shaft out on nittos extreme. slip at all times __________________ IOM 2 SS/RS LS3 vin9862

05-26-2010, 10:30 PM	#2
Supercharged SS Account Suspended Drives: 2010 Camaro Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Sandy Hook, CT Posts: 11,927	6K and dump the clutch! Oh yeah, you should probably hold on too. Gd thing I'm auto. To much to worry about with a stick car. I can't wait to see the improvement. And more importantly your wheels/tires departed CT yesterday at 10:10. Thats the latest update.

05-27-2010, 08:59 AM	#4
chevyconvert Drives: 2011 Silverado, 2011 2SS/RS Conv Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Kentucky Posts: 108	Subscribed, and very interested to see what the replies are.

06-21-2010, 09:46 AM	#7
chevyconvert Drives: 2011 Silverado, 2011 2SS/RS Conv Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Kentucky Posts: 108	Hey Subfloor, what kind of mods do you have other than the MTs??

06-21-2010, 01:44 PM	#8
nuptualnemesis NuptualNemesis Drives: Silver 1SS M6 - 480hp 11.57/120.79 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Baton Rouge, LA www.Divorcefor399.com Posts: 310 View My Garage	Drive it out of the hole. If you don't smell the clutch it is not over slipping. Don't dump the clutch except on wet pavement for the burn out. You might want to upgrade the front and rear drive shaft bolts (industrial bolt supply company) and make sure they all have loctite. I sheared my rear bolts at the thread where they screw into the yoke. Caused damage to drive shaft. They did not have loctite and may have been loose. Never spin the tires in first or second with traction control on. It will apply the brakes hard to stop the spin.

06-21-2010, 11:04 PM	#12
jrpxxii Drives: 2010 Camaro SS/RS 427ci Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Bowling Green, Ky Posts: 3,355	I would highly recommend you not dump the clutch on stock shafts. DR will hook very hard compared to street radials and you most likely going to snap an axle. I would suggest loading it around 3500-4000 and slip it out and then hit WOT once it is out of the hole. If you get any wheel hop at all, instantly push in the clutch and get out of it or it will be the last pass. Get you some axles and then you can launch as hard as you want.

06-23-2010, 12:49 AM	#14
FifthGenRS/SS Drives: 2010 camaro RS/SS Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Anahiem Posts: 97	I have broken my half shaft to and i am bone stock with the stock tires lol but mine didnt break from the launch it broke from the shift from first to second at 6500rpm i was going 35 mph when it poped

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