Help on 1/4mile Launch
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Help on 1/4mile Launch
Alright, I need some advice on getting a good launch for my civic. I have exhaust, and intake and am hitting 2.6, and 2.7 60 ft. I know that is horrible, but I dont know how to get the times down. I launch at about 2000 rpms, my tires do spin a little. I have 17s, with 40 series tires, so what pressure should I set it at?? If you guys could give me some pointers I would appreciate it. Also how do you guys let the clutch out, quickly, or slowly?? Let me know.
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Rep Power: 0 if u have an auto...shift to neutral, have ur foot on the gas...say about 4k rpm....then drop it to D...thats the best way to launch with a automatic
manuals are hella slow...
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manuals are hella slow...
btw, do not double post...ibtl
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Rep Power: 0 Drop the tire pressure to mid 20's. I let the clutch go out quickly, but its up to you. What type of 17's? They could be slowing you down. WHen I was stock, I launched at 4k rpms and dropped the clutch. I came out with a 16.5 first run of the night.
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Rep Power: 0 Originally posted by iluvbritney
if u have an auto...shift to neutral, have ur foot on the gas...say about 4k rpm....then drop it to D...thats the best way to launch with a automatic
manuals are hella slow...
btw, do not double post...ibtl
if u have an auto...shift to neutral, have ur foot on the gas...say about 4k rpm....then drop it to D...thats the best way to launch with a automatic
manuals are hella slow...
btw, do not double post...ibtl
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Rep Power: 0 Originally posted by 00celicagts6spd
^^^ NEVER nuetral drop!!!!
^^^ NEVER nuetral drop!!!!
I answered the question earlier. 
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Rep Power: 0 Originally posted by IMURMILK1
you know how bad that is for your transmission right?
you know how bad that is for your transmission right?
WOW, i didnt know that!!! oh man im learning so much...wow you guys are great...i am such a NOOB!!!!!
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Rep Power: 315 when I had the 17's on I was hittin 2.6's -2-8's
they are just too damn heavy.
On the stock 15" firestones launch at 2,800 rpm with the tire pressure at
23lbs psi.
Lowering the tire pressure will make you have quicker 60 ft times but slower trap
speed.
they are just too damn heavy.
On the stock 15" firestones launch at 2,800 rpm with the tire pressure at
23lbs psi.
Lowering the tire pressure will make you have quicker 60 ft times but slower trap
speed.
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Rep Power: 0 Racing 15's or 16's will better your track times. between 15 and 25 psi is a good amount for your front tires. Just dont run on 15 psi all night, as in, fill them back up at the closest gas station to avoid uneven wear on the tire. You need to experment (sp) at what rpms to launch at. Lots of people launch at 4k rpms, but start at 3k and if that doesnt work, go 500 rpms higher. Keep doing that untill you are feeling like you cant improve your launch any more and that will be your launching ppoint.
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Rep Power: 0 Originally posted by kjgracing
when I had the 17's on I was hittin 2.6's -2-8's
they are just too damn heavy.
On the stock 15" firestones launch at 2,800 rpm with the tire pressure at
23lbs psi.
Lowering the tire pressure will make you have quicker 60 ft times but slower trap
speed.
when I had the 17's on I was hittin 2.6's -2-8's
they are just too damn heavy.
On the stock 15" firestones launch at 2,800 rpm with the tire pressure at
23lbs psi.
Lowering the tire pressure will make you have quicker 60 ft times but slower trap
speed.
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Rep Power: 0 If I can I would role forward for the start (can't do that at the track) I bring the car to around 3,500 and hold the clutch right at the release point. Release the clutch and go.... it has been working pretty good for me but the first time i tried it i stalled :-( that was like 6 years ago though
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Rep Power: 0 when I tried launchin at 3500 I bogged like no tomorrow. lol I have to launch at 6500 - 6800 to get a good 60'. lol I wish I could launch lower cause it's a pain when you line up next to someone who couldnt stage if their life depended on it.
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If the tree your track is using is like all the one's I've used, launch on the last amber light. Your car can't possibly red light. In my old car (1974 Camaro) I used to launch on the last amber and cut almost perfect lights. The same holds true with my Vic.
Just my $0.02.
Just my $0.02.
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