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Old 07-13-2007, 08:07 AM
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Default First time at track in a manual...any help?

This will be my first time racing at the track in a manual, so i'm not really sure how well I'll do. The track should be prepared well, my tires are 275/17's and they are in...OK condition, not really that great. BFGoodrich KDWS..

Only mods are...well no cat-back/muffler as I'm waiting on my Loudmouth, and SLP Lid. On the street the best I can hook up on is a 2000 rpm launch, what should I try at the track?

Also whats the best way to launch a manual. Just dropping the clutch(usually just bogs down for me), or letting out in a quick but smooth motion? Seems to work better, but it isn't always 100% effective for me..
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trial by fire....

dont suck??
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+1 don't suck LOL

I had good luck with around the water/little spin to the line. 2200-2400 slip going WOT. I dont have alot of seat time tho
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+1 don't suck LOL

I had good luck with around the water/little spin to the line. 2200-2400 slip going WOT. I dont have alot of seat time tho
Not that I'm an expert, but I usually launch at 2200-2400 range. Last night the track was as sticky as it ever has been, and I was launching at 3K.
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put it on the floor and when the oil press starts to drop off leave on it
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Originally Posted by studderin
+1 don't suck LOL

I had good luck with around the water/little spin to the line. 2200-2400 slip going WOT. I dont have alot of seat time tho
you trying to tell someone how to get out of the hole grandpa?
nobody can really tell you exactly since the track you go to is different from ours and every car is also different. but with street tires i'd say in the 22-2500 range and slipping is going to work the best.




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