Launching gto on slicks
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Launching gto on slicks
Anyone have any tips on launching a gto on some sticky tires. This is my first IRS car. Trying to figure out the best way to launch with stock clutch and IRS without breaking. Any tips would be appreciated
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I swapped out my a4 for a 3 speed manual and can not wait to try it out for the first time....been working on the car for the last 5 months, and hope to be finished and fire it up again by the end of this month
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I picked up a 9" strait axle for $80, dropped in 4.56 gears, backhalf with 4 link, and 15x18.5 wheels with 31-18.5 15 tires.....once these are wore out I'll step up to a 33-21.5 15 tire.
I should have no problem dead hooking, but we will see lol
I should have no problem dead hooking, but we will see lol
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when i first went to slicks on ym TA i remember trying 3k dumps, and it would bog, then 4k, then 5k, then 6k... was so nervous..
i eventually used a two step/studder box at 6000 rpm's side stepping the clutch. it was a nerracking at first but then became FUN.
pretty sure the IRS would not like that. but anything less will be a bog, and require a clutch slip.
i eventually used a two step/studder box at 6000 rpm's side stepping the clutch. it was a nerracking at first but then became FUN.
pretty sure the IRS would not like that. but anything less will be a bog, and require a clutch slip.
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No. You got more wheelhop because an NT01 is not a DR. Its a stiff sidewall, soft compound road racing tire.
You want to get rid of wheel hop? Dont waste your money on bushings and axles etc.....get 100% traction and its gone. Period.
Now the upgraded driveline parts are definitely worth it if you're making power and dont want to worry so much about breaking.
Should have ended that at "let me start by saying I dont race at the track alot" lol
You want to get rid of wheel hop? Dont waste your money on bushings and axles etc.....get 100% traction and its gone. Period.
Now the upgraded driveline parts are definitely worth it if you're making power and dont want to worry so much about breaking.
Should have ended that at "let me start by saying I dont race at the track alot" lol
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Yessir took mine tonight on the et streets no wheel hop cuz all traction. Very first pass dumped/minimal slip at 4700 1.8 60 8.2 1/8 and then missed fourth I think that was my 12.8 or .7. Ended up going 13.1 at 103. Hot lapped it. Launched at 4200 bogged a bit. 1.9 60 foot. Baby shifting not trying to miss a gear. Went 13.06 at 110. then rain came. My question is do you guys think I can get a 12.6 to 7? Also do these passes seem slow for a full weight stock clutch Cammed 3.91 geared six speed? I raced my buddy's z28 on the way home from a 40 roll and it was neck and neck until traffic. He went 12.6@117. So it seems to run good from a roll. I was just hoping for more trap than 110. Could my clutch be holding me back?