Whats the best way to shift in a drag race?
08-15-2006, 01:37 PM
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regular shift. I do it as fast as I can, but I come all the way of the gas every gear change and make sure its in gear. I hate getting a good launch and wasting it on a run by missing a gear.
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Originally Posted by JD_Z28
Is powershifting going to put extra wear on the on the clutch or tranny. Powershifting is probably the best solution since it keeps the rpm's up.
08-17-2006, 08:21 PM
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Originally Posted by Justa Z
double clutching is for driving a rig not a drag car
So back to powershifting. I shift at the rev limiter @6k rpm I don't think I could shift fast enough to keep the engine from bouncing off the limiter. Would you have to shift earlier?
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08-17-2006, 09:46 PM
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I powershift when it matters, and come off the gas when it doesn't.
It does put more stress on parts, but if you leave the line at 6k like most of us just go ahead and powershift it.
It does put more stress on parts, but if you leave the line at 6k like most of us just go ahead and powershift it.
