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Nov 3, 2006 | 02:12 AM

#11

Flip

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Joined: Sep 2006

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From: Lancaster, PA

RE: Launch Problems

You just have to master tha launch, revving it to a good RPM and slipping the clutch to hold your RPM's high. Did you the run the entire 1/4 mile or was it just the 1/8?

Nov 3, 2006 | 03:02 AM

#12

chaos92287

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Posts: 8,355

From: Orlando, FL

RE: Launch Problems

ya just rev it up until it between 3-4k and try and let out the clutch on the upswing of the rev. dont drop the clutch.

Nov 3, 2006 | 03:44 AM

#13

theguy1084

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RE: Launch Problems

yeah it was just an 1/8 mile

Nov 3, 2006 | 04:02 AM

#14

Jeff

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Joined: Jan 2005

Posts: 7,782

From: Dallas

RE: Launch Problems

oo the beauty of 2 step. and y do you even need the brake?

Nov 3, 2006 | 02:49 PM

#15

EliteTuning1

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RE: Launch Problems

ebraking launching and getting ready to shift all at the same time seems hard 4 me. with my luck i would forget to put the e-brake down......

"wow i guess that v-tech really does work"

Nov 3, 2006 | 02:56 PM

#16

onepoint8tee

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RE: Launch Problems

If you are in 1st gear with your right hand on the ebrake, right foot on gas and left foot on clutch i dont see how hard that is. Once you launch let go of the ebrake and grab the shifter to get ready to shift into 2nd when the time comes. I know 1st gear is a short one, but its not short enough that you wouldn have enough time to move your hand forward 8 inches after you launch and get to redline and shift to 2nd. ???

Nov 3, 2006 | 03:43 PM

#17

acetrebo

4th Gear

Joined: Nov 2005

Posts: 3,393

From: Columbus Ohio

RE: Launch Problems

I tried both methods this morning.

For sure, either way works. You have plenty of time to let the ebrake off and then shift.

I still would use my heel, that works as well, but Im not at a drag strip either, just a stop light so its not a big deal.

Both methods felt fairly comfortable for me.

Nov 3, 2006 | 05:46 PM

#18

18T

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Joined: Oct 2004

Posts: 5,441

From: Chicago Burbs /// KOTH 06'

RE: Launch Problems

Quote:

ORIGINAL: chaos92287

ya just rev it up until it between 3-4k and try and let out the clutch on the upswing of the rev. dont drop the clutch.

what he said.

Nov 3, 2006 | 09:56 PM

#19

blackheart

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Joined: Oct 2006

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RE: Launch Problems

Quote:

ORIGINAL: onepoint8tee

If you are in 1st gear with your right hand on the ebrake, right foot on gas and left foot on clutch i dont see how hard that is. Once you launch let go of the ebrake and grab the shifter to get ready to shift into 2nd when the time comes. I know 1st gear is a short one, but its not short enough that you wouldn have enough time to move your hand forward 8 inches after you launch and get to redline and shift to 2nd. ???

I dont see why everyone is acting like that is such a hard thing?? thats how i usually do it while im at the track with any car cause its easy if you have a problem with rolling....