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mwright706 · 03-29-2020, 06:28 PM

What are you guys racing techniques for auto’s? Roll racing and dig racing.

davidscamaro · 03-29-2020, 08:31 PM

I dont have a auto camaro, but if i did i would foot stall my converter for a dig, and lock it in for rolls

Vegas Bound · 03-29-2020, 08:41 PM

It all depends on your power level.

InFiD3ViL · 03-29-2020, 10:27 PM

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Originally Posted by davidscamaro

I dont have a auto camaro, but if i did i would foot stall my converter for a dig, and lock it in for rolls

I hope not to sound too much an idiot here...what do you mean by 'lock it in' ? Like drop it into a specific gear suited for whatever the roll is starting at?

The Wanderer · 03-30-2020, 08:13 AM

If you are spinning....you ain't winning

Vegas Bound · 03-30-2020, 10:26 AM

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Originally Posted by The Wanderer

If you are spinning....you ain't winning

That depends on how slow the car in the other lane is.

Vegas Bound · 03-30-2020, 10:27 AM

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Originally Posted by InFiD3ViL

I hope not to sound too much an idiot here...what do you mean by 'lock it in' ? Like drop it into a specific gear suited for whatever the roll is starting at?

Someone watches too much Street Outlaws. Lock it in, LMAO.

Avenging Orange · 03-30-2020, 11:04 AM

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Originally Posted by mwright706

What are you guys racing techniques for auto’s? Roll racing and dig racing.

Just so you know...there is a section on the main forum page on just this topic.

ADVMax · 03-30-2020, 01:12 PM

I still think drag strips should have chicane at the end of the quarter.

15RS2NV · 03-30-2020, 02:37 PM

I race my A6. I love the launch control (brake and gas). I've tried to paddle shift but can't do it as well as it does on it's own.

Greenhornet2 · 03-30-2020, 04:24 PM

Roll racing paddle to the gear you want to start in, once you're WOT let it shift on its own. From a dig just let it shift on its own from what I've heard, i have an m6 so no personal experience. Launch control may help but i think feathering the throttle is more effective to control wheel spin.

Bigdumogre · 03-30-2020, 04:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Greenhornet2

Roll racing paddle to the gear you want to start in, once you're WOT let it shift on its own. From a dig just let it shift on its own from what I've heard, i have an m6 so no personal experience. Launch control may help but i think feathering the throttle is more effective to control wheel spin.

Does it automatically go back into sport mode?

TheFlyingBananaSS · 03-30-2020, 05:51 PM

Get a trans brake and a high stall for a dig. Roll is not very common around here.

InFiD3ViL · 03-30-2020, 06:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Bigdumogre

Does it automatically go back into sport mode?

No, well not the 2010 at least. The newer model years had some upgrades to the TCM and I think they could hold down one or both of the paddles for a few seconds to go back into whatever mode the gear selector is in, leaving TapShift/manual mode. I also think newer models could enter manual mode temporarily while in drive, but I am not sure on this.

Once I am in TapShift mode I have to drop the gear selector back to drive and then back to M (Sport Mode) to let it shift on it's own with the harder shifts, or I can leave it in drive for lighter shifts. So basically for my model year the only way to leave manual/TapShift mode is to move the shifter out of Sport mode.

03-29-2020, 06:28 PM	#1
mwright706 Drives: 2014 Chevy Camaro SS Join Date: Sep 2019 Location: Kentucky Posts: 18	Curious about you guys racing techniques What are you guys racing techniques for auto’s? Roll racing and dig racing.

03-29-2020, 08:31 PM	#2
davidscamaro Drives: 2010 SS/RS M6 BIG cam Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: McDonald's DT Posts: 857	I dont have a auto camaro, but if i did i would foot stall my converter for a dig, and lock it in for rolls __________________ BIG cam ...... 305 45 18 Mickys ...... BMR suspensions

03-30-2020, 02:37 PM	#10
15RS2NV Ponies are for girls Drives: 2015 RS LFX Red Hot A6 Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: Southern AZ Posts: 315 View My Garage	I race my A6. I love the launch control (brake and gas). I've tried to paddle shift but can't do it as well as it does on it's own. __________________ H&R 1.8/1.7” drop, Overkill 80mm + intake ported by AFS, 1" insulator MACE, Accel Super Coils, THR cai, JET MAF sensor, Hurst shifter handle, GPP strut tower brace, CI ice cube tray hood vents (functional) @SemperFiCamaro

03-30-2020, 04:24 PM	#11
Greenhornet2 Drives: 2011 Camaro 2SS LS3 Whipple Join Date: May 2019 Location: Connecticut Posts: 1,925	Roll racing paddle to the gear you want to start in, once you're WOT let it shift on its own. From a dig just let it shift on its own from what I've heard, i have an m6 so no personal experience. Launch control may help but i think feathering the throttle is more effective to control wheel spin. __________________ Whipple 2.9 CAI ID1050x injectors ZL1 Pump JRE FPCM JMS Voltage booster JRE Rough Idle blower cam BTR .660 springs CHE trunnion kit 1 7/8 Speed Engineering Borla Atak JRE scoop 1.5" lowering springs BMR trailing arms and toe links Cradle inserts 704WHP 603WTQ 93 octane

03-30-2020, 05:51 PM	#13
TheFlyingBananaSS Evil Genius of Chevrolet Drives: 2017 Z06, 2019 XTS, 2013 SS Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: New York Posts: 3,260	Get a trans brake and a high stall for a dig. Roll is not very common around here. __________________ GPI SS2 VVT cam, ECS Novi 1500 supercharger, Corsa Extreme, Detroit Speed and BMR suspension, Circle D triple disc, Melling oil pump, LS2 chain tensioner, ATI 10% UD, DSX E85 kit, High Energy coils, BTR springs, LS2 Lifter trays, Titanium retainers, hardened push rods, FIC 1000 injectors, ZL1 pump, Mighty Mouse catch can, AEM gauges, Tial BOV, Richmond 3.91 gears, Custom gauge bezels, Speed Engineering headers, Stainless Works HF cats, DSX Aux pump, 710rwhp on E85.

03-29-2020, 08:41 PM	#3
Vegas Bound Account Suspended Drives: 2013 Sparkly Red One Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: Hospitality State Posts: 2,558	It all depends on your power level.

03-30-2020, 08:13 AM	#5
The Wanderer Drives: Blaze Red 2014 2SS/RS Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: WV Posts: 85	If you are spinning....you ain't winning

03-30-2020, 01:12 PM	#9
ADVMax Sporting Foole Drives: 2010 Camaro SS Join Date: Sep 2019 Location: Alabama Posts: 500	I still think drag strips should have chicane at the end of the quarter.