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05-25-2006, 12:03 AM
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New to the Manual (Need Tips) Just bought my first 6 speed camaro. had a 93 z28 AT now i bought a 98 ss 6 speed. All stock except for lid, and flowmaster exhaust. Im taking it to irwindale or LACR in a month or so. Im racing my sisters boyfriend in his WRX. How should i launch the car? In first or second gear? And a what RPM? Dump the clutch or pedal it? I just dont know. It has nitto tires relatively new.
How would i burn out in the water box?
Any info or pointers would be great.
Thanks
How would i burn out in the water box?
Any info or pointers would be great.
Thanks
05-25-2006, 08:27 PM
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He's got nittos - heat them up
do you have a built rear-end? if not, you will soon!
if you've got Nittos you should be able to launch decently high, ~3k or so. If they're spinning, remember this - burn the clutch, not the tires. That'll help you keep the 60's down.
Shifting - here's my personal technique:
1-2 - hold the shifter like a pistol, thumb on top, pull back and toward your hip
2-3 - place heel of palm on shifter handle, hand open (like you're waving hi to your radio), push straight forward (lets the shifter springs center the shifter)
3-4 - palm facing down (knuckles forward), fingers pointing down to the ground, use fingers to pull straight back
4-5 - open rear, install less gear
do you have a built rear-end? if not, you will soon!
if you've got Nittos you should be able to launch decently high, ~3k or so. If they're spinning, remember this - burn the clutch, not the tires. That'll help you keep the 60's down.
Shifting - here's my personal technique:
1-2 - hold the shifter like a pistol, thumb on top, pull back and toward your hip
2-3 - place heel of palm on shifter handle, hand open (like you're waving hi to your radio), push straight forward (lets the shifter springs center the shifter)
3-4 - palm facing down (knuckles forward), fingers pointing down to the ground, use fingers to pull straight back
4-5 - open rear, install less gear
05-26-2006, 06:57 PM
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Originally Posted by Slow00ls1T/a
wasnt sure if they were nitto 555 or 555r so i just went with 555
Im just worried about launching the car out of first.
Should i let the clutch out just enough to feel it grab then wait for green and roll on the power or just hammer it down?
What would be a good tire pressure while racing?
With my old camaro i would run at about 19-22 tire pressure.
05-26-2006, 07:00 PM
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Originally Posted by CamTom12
He's got nittos - heat them up
do you have a built rear-end? if not, you will soon!
do you have a built rear-end? if not, you will soon!
What would be the best way through the water box? in 1st and light them up in and out the box?
05-26-2006, 07:15 PM
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thanks for the strategy, i find myself doing almost the exact same thing.
What would be the best way through the water box? in 1st and light them up in and out the box?
What would be the best way through the water box? in 1st and light them up in and out the box?
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05-27-2006, 08:48 AM
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You're going to get walked off the line if the kid can drive. If it doesnt have an upgraded turbo, you should be able to walk him down before the end of the track unless he can drive his *** off.
05-27-2006, 01:24 PM
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Originally Posted by WhiteSSP
You're going to get walked off the line if the kid can drive. If it doesnt have an upgraded turbo, you should be able to walk him down before the end of the track unless he can drive his *** off.
but at the same time i have never raced a manual car before.
