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Old Oct 13, 2010 | 01:02 PM
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Car is M6 with MT DRs, full suspension and strong drivetrain. I seem to have trouble quickly getting the car to 5 or 6K after staging before launch. I also find it a bit awkward to achive 5 or 6K and beyond with any consistency while on the line. Pedal seems pretty touchy at that RMP level also. Do I just suck at this, or would a 2 Step fix my problems. What is the down side of a two step? My Cats are removed so no problem there.

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Old Oct 13, 2010 | 01:05 PM
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What Clutch, and What Clutch Master Cyl in the car now??
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Old Oct 13, 2010 | 03:08 PM
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Definitely get the two-step! No downside at all.

It was the best thing I ever put on my old AWD Talon. You can fine tune the launch with the RPM ****, no more botched launches! And if you're feeling frisky, can shift with the gas on the floor - the 2-step will limit RPM between shifts with the switch on the clutch pedal (can make some good backfires out the exhaust!)

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Old Oct 13, 2010 | 04:11 PM
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2step with change your life!!!!!!!

its mandatory for M6 cars that need to come out of the hole high up in the RPMs
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Old Oct 13, 2010 | 04:18 PM
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im a fan

msd was very easy to install and works great
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Old Oct 13, 2010 | 07:39 PM
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Yes!!! I went from high 1.8 60' times to mid 1.5s by adding a 2-step. No other changes were made to the car. I'm running a Lingenfelter LNC-002.
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Old Oct 13, 2010 | 07:45 PM
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Originally Posted by T6Rocket
Definitely get the two-step! No downside at all.
I agree...
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Old Oct 13, 2010 | 09:58 PM
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Love my MSD 2 step. M6 car here, one thing less to worry about. it helps alot.
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Old Oct 14, 2010 | 01:07 AM
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You don't have to be in a hurry and go on green. Just pretend you have a turbo and you are getting it all spooled up. Your RT will suck but who cares. Oh a 2 step will make you more consistent.
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Old Oct 14, 2010 | 01:17 AM
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2 steps are fun!!! do it!
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Old Oct 14, 2010 | 08:36 AM
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Is anyone here running the 2nd part of lets say a Lingenfelter 2-step where it does not activate under speed. Its the 2nd component that deactivates the 2-step once it starts to see MPH?

I figure this would be a item I will be getting eventually but figure ask the questions now.

** The way it was described is that if you use the 2 step through out every gear, it helps with HIGH rpm shifts but I do not have that issue and wondered if it was going to hurt.

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Old Oct 14, 2010 | 09:41 AM
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Originally Posted by BlkBird2000
You don't have to be in a hurry and go on green. Just pretend you have a turbo and you are getting it all spooled up. Your RT will suck but who cares. Oh a 2 step will make you more consistent.
I take it you don't race for money.
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Old Oct 14, 2010 | 01:54 PM
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2 Step 5K launch, progressive controller set at 50% - .5 ramp -to a 150 shot

First time every using a 2-step this weekend. Cut a 1.48 with a new personal best of 10.42 @ 134.

On this run It backfired a little under the car.. I assume this is normal? Anyone confirm? Also first time out with Wolf Sway bar and Madman AFCO shocks... feel free to critique my launch......

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Old Oct 14, 2010 | 02:26 PM
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Originally Posted by tee-boy
I take it you don't race for money.
I race for fun.
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Old Oct 14, 2010 | 02:51 PM
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2 steps rule.
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Old Oct 14, 2010 | 02:53 PM
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Originally Posted by TAGOES11S
2 Step 5K launch, progressive controller set at 50% - .5 ramp -to a 150 shot

First time every using a 2-step this weekend. Cut a 1.48 with a new personal best of 10.42 @ 134.

On this run It backfired a little under the car.. I assume this is normal? Anyone confirm? Also first time out with Wolf Sway bar and Madman AFCO shocks... feel free to critique my launch......
NLR last sunday???
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Old Oct 14, 2010 | 03:16 PM
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Yeah, got kinda harry there at the end with a gazillion people on the starting line......
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That little backfire is completely normal
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Old Oct 15, 2010 | 09:09 AM
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Originally Posted by BlackScreaminMachine
What Clutch, and What Clutch Master Cyl in the car now??
Oz700Z Clutch and GM Master cylinder.


Thanks for the advice everyone. It looks like I'll be going with one, any advice on MSD or LPE. Seems MSD is the better choice given price and user comments on this board.
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Old Oct 15, 2010 | 09:33 AM
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What about using a 2 step with an A4?
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