Please share your launching technique
12-06-2003, 09:33 PM
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Please share your launching technique No matter how hard I try, I just can't seem to find the sweet spot on this ls1. I've tried launching from as little as 2k, which results in bad bogging, and 4k which blows the tires off. I've gotten the hang of riding the clutch out a bit and am able to get consistent 2.0 60' times on the street tires. Problem is when I tried drag radials, I couldn't improve on those short times. I tried going up to 4500 rpms and it only bogged the motor. I'm not willing to go to 5500 on the stock rear. What am I doing wrong? What else can I do?
12-07-2003, 11:11 AM
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get 15" et-streets, heat em up, take it to 6000, sidestep the clutch and hope the rear stays together.
thats what i do, but it's on a 12 bolt.
thats what i do, but it's on a 12 bolt.
12-10-2003, 03:36 PM
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Originally Posted by antz01ta
get 15" et-streets, heat em up, take it to 6000, sidestep the clutch and hope the rear stays together.
thats what i do, but it's on a 12 bolt.
thats what i do, but it's on a 12 bolt.
1.6 60ft. Why didn't I spend the money for a 12 bolt yet
12-10-2003, 06:35 PM
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Originally Posted by big dave
No matter how hard I try, I just can't seem to find the sweet spot on this ls1. I've tried launching from as little as 2k, which results in bad bogging, and 4k which blows the tires off. I've gotten the hang of riding the clutch out a bit and am able to get consistent 2.0 60' times on the street tires. Problem is when I tried drag radials, I couldn't improve on those short times. I tried going up to 4500 rpms and it only bogged the motor. I'm not willing to go to 5500 on the stock rear. What am I doing wrong? What else can I do?
12-11-2003, 12:05 AM
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I don't know but if you still have the factory aluminum driveshaft,when you hook with drag radials @ 4500rpm.You start a savings plan for a new one...
At 4k with nittos i twisted mine in 2 pieces!!
98 red SS M6
4.10,Ls6 intake,HPP3,spect III x-pad,cut out & free mods.
At 4k with nittos i twisted mine in 2 pieces!!
98 red SS M6
4.10,Ls6 intake,HPP3,spect III x-pad,cut out & free mods.
12-11-2003, 10:35 PM
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[QUOTE=fastsspr]I don't know but if you still have the factory aluminum driveshaft,when you hook with drag radials @ 4500rpm.You start a savings plan for a new one...
At 4k with nittos i twisted mine in 2 pieces!!
98 red SS M6
4.10,Ls6 intake,HPP3,spect III x-pad,cut out & free mods.[/QUOTE
the best i have done so far is 1.78 on nittos but i can do a little better with some practice. the key is to get them hot and run about 15 psi. start a 4k and get off it quick. dont side step it, just pick your foot up quick. i havent roasted them yet but plan on trying 4300 next time. i have not broke the ds yet but i just bought some streets so thats going to hurt soon.
At 4k with nittos i twisted mine in 2 pieces!!
98 red SS M6
4.10,Ls6 intake,HPP3,spect III x-pad,cut out & free mods.[/QUOTE
the best i have done so far is 1.78 on nittos but i can do a little better with some practice. the key is to get them hot and run about 15 psi. start a 4k and get off it quick. dont side step it, just pick your foot up quick. i havent roasted them yet but plan on trying 4300 next time. i have not broke the ds yet but i just bought some streets so thats going to hurt soon.
12-16-2003, 03:22 PM
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Originally Posted by fastsspr
I don't know but if you still have the factory aluminum driveshaft,when you hook with drag radials @ 4500rpm.You start a savings plan for a new one...
At 4k with nittos i twisted mine in 2 pieces!!
At 4k with nittos i twisted mine in 2 pieces!!
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A gear will definately help with the bog at lower rpm. It makes the car much easier to launch. Just save your money and go with a 12 bolt or nine inch. I put a set of 4.30's in my car for a temporary fix. Made about 20 passes on nittos without any problems. On the way home from work last week I cracked 3 teeth on the ring gear. Luckily all of my nine inch stuff is paid for I am just waiting on the housing and axles to get here from billingsley.
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On street tires I try about 3000 RPMs and I can let off fairly quick and move foward. I try below that it bogs out above that i get major spin and I gotta pedal it to get it moving. Then again I hardly drive my car.
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Just keep practing. If anything all the responses in this thread should show you each car is different.
245 555R's
Dumped at 3K will bog.
Dumped at 4K on the street will spin once, maybe twice grab and bog.
At 5k I'll lay down maybe a 10ft patch but the car is moving hard.
No track times yet, closed for winter.
245 555R's
Dumped at 3K will bog.
Dumped at 4K on the street will spin once, maybe twice grab and bog.
At 5k I'll lay down maybe a 10ft patch but the car is moving hard.
No track times yet, closed for winter.
01-15-2004, 06:01 PM
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Do any of you guys run with your front swaybar removed or disconnected? I know it worked pretty well with my '94, which is an a4, but how well will it work with the 6spd?
01-16-2004, 02:39 AM
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Originally Posted by big dave
Do any of you guys run with your front swaybar removed or disconnected? I know it worked pretty well with my '94, which is an a4, but how well will it work with the 6spd?