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CamaroSS45 · 09-11-2012, 01:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Rock36

Here is what I try to do and it has been pretty successful for me.

1) clutch in
2) feed throttle to desired launch rpm (actual rpm varies based on track, power, tires, trial/error etc.)
3) I release the clutch quickly, I don't side step or feather it
4) I hold that same throttle position until I feel the tires grab. Then and only then do I add more throttle. Even then I don't stomp on the throttle.

A lot of people in their excitment will hammer the throttle at launch, and this will often only add to the traction problems. It takes some muscle discipline to hold the throttle and only go WOT only after the tires are hooked.

I've found it is better to maintain 3/4 throttle with traction, than WOT and spin.

Good tips - how are you holding your line or preventing roll control here? That's been tricky for me....

Rock36 · 09-11-2012, 02:03 PM

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Originally Posted by CamaroSS45

Good tips - how are you holding your line or preventing roll control here? That's been tricky for me....

Do you mean the car is rolling after you stage and the clutch is in?

I race at three different locations here in Germany and at one track I've experienced my car rolling backwards when I sit there with the clutch in.

I really don't have a good solution for that when it happens, because it doesn't happen to me that often.

What I try to do is hold the clutch and the brake once I'm staged. When the first yellow light on the tree lights up I will release the brake and attempt to get some rpm before the third yellow and I have to launch. That way the car doesn't have enough time to really roll that far, but that has always had mixed results.

blufin · 09-11-2012, 02:04 PM

From the videos, it sounds like you're hitting the clutch way too hard. Should be feathered out quickly for best grip.

Ronin_2SS · 09-11-2012, 04:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Revo1

I'm thinking it may be this. My A6 ought to do most of my launching for me, and my 60 is still crap. Charles has bit of experience and plenty of power, and still not turning good numbers...

And Ryan- your pass against Taylor at Firebird is still your standing best, correct?

no it was against allen brotha (top vid). My worst was against Taylor LOL. Ive done drag racing before but this is the first time ive gone consistantly. I raced my supra TT and that got me 12's but it was an auto, and my MR2 turbo saw high 13's but that being mid engine made it easy to launch as well. also this is the first time ive race at famoso. So i think i may have to give sac raceway a shot. seems our whole group has been having bad 60's at famoso.

thanks for all the TIPS guys

keep it up

Revo1 · 09-11-2012, 06:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Ronin_2SS

no it was against allen brotha (top vid). My worst was against Taylor LOL. Ive done drag racing before but this is the first time ive gone consistantly. I raced my supra TT and that got me 12's but it was an auto, and my MR2 turbo saw high 13's but that being mid engine made it easy to launch as well. also this is the first time ive race at famoso. So i think i may have to give sac raceway a shot. seems our whole group has been having bad 60's at famoso.

thanks for all the TIPS guys

keep it up

I'm not sayin you're not experienced brotha

Just saying that Charles also has good power, has done it before, and is still struggling with his ETs at Famoso

Let me know if you head up to Sac

sangerbanger58 · 09-11-2012, 07:52 PM

Yeah let me know too I would love to drive to sac and run out there for the day

Ronin_2SS · 09-11-2012, 08:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Revo1

I'm not sayin you're not experienced broths

Just saying that Charles also has good power, has done it before, and is still struggling with his ETs at Famoso

Let me know if you head up to Sac

wasnt directed to mang.

my bad

Revo1 · 09-11-2012, 10:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Ronin_2SS

wasnt directed to mang.

my bad

IAG

LOL, experienced broths!

Hendrix-Engineering · 09-13-2012, 10:32 AM

Many have giving you some great tips.I feel you will never have as good of a sixty becuase of your lighter flywheel,its a big no no for cars this heavy.Your going to have to keep the rpms up becuase of the lite flywheel but that will make it easier to spin,your going to have to practice alot with that combo but it will make you a great driver lol..Good Luck

09-11-2012, 02:04 PM	#17
blufin Drives: Fire Engine Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: WPB, Florida Posts: 1,415	From the videos, it sounds like you're hitting the clutch way too hard. Should be feathered out quickly for best grip. __________________ 12.618 @ 110.75 Bone Stock 1/4 mile 8.165 @ 86.52 Bone Stock 1/8 mile 11.189 @ 124.44 on a 1.73 60' TVS2300 3.4 pulley, JRE tuned, Kooks LT headers and HF cats, MBRP catback exhaust, CAI intake, ADM scoop. Stock wheels/tires. Sold

09-11-2012, 07:52 PM	#20
sangerbanger58 Drives: 2010 IBM Camaro 1LT/RS Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Sanger,CA Posts: 1,834	Yeah let me know too I would love to drive to sac and run out there for the day __________________ *CVC Fresno*

09-13-2012, 10:32 AM	#23
Hendrix-Engineering Account Suspended Drives: First 9 inch-12 bolt IRS Camaro Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: nc Posts: 1,835	Many have giving you some great tips.I feel you will never have as good of a sixty becuase of your lighter flywheel,its a big no no for cars this heavy.Your going to have to keep the rpms up becuase of the lite flywheel but that will make it easier to spin,your going to have to practice alot with that combo but it will make you a great driver lol..Good Luck