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Need a few tips on take off
Posted: December 11th, 2001, 11:16 pm
by Brainless
Tell me how you do your take off so I can do better next summer.
Re: Need a few tips on take off
Posted: December 12th, 2001, 12:59 am
by white fish
its hard to do but most important DONT DUMP THE CLUTCH <BR>keep the rpm antwhere from 2500 to 4000 depending on tires and power you have and just "feather" the clutch and remember tire sqweil(sp)is bad and cost you 60' time <P><BR>I find personaly, if I raise the rpm past 7100 in first gear I have a hella time trying to get it in to second anyone share this prob?
Re: Need a few tips on take off
Posted: December 12th, 2001, 6:19 pm
by 93mxrgs
thanks whitefish u aswerd my question before i asked, i was gonna ask sumone what they launched the gs-r at, im planning on doin the swap in the next few weeks, do u have any tips for me >??? (bout the swap) but anyway, any help you could give me would be GREATLY appreciated, you can email me at
sprintchamp02@aol.com or just put it on here later, and thanks in advance<p>[ December 13, 2001: Message edited by: 93mxrgs ]
Re: Need a few tips on take off
Posted: December 13th, 2001, 6:19 pm
by 93mxrgs
whats up people, doug here is a veeerrrry helpful guy, took time out of his scedule to email me, and give me sum tips on the swap, i appreciate that very much, once again thanks doug, i'll let ya know how it goes<p>[ December 14, 2001: Message edited by: 93mxrgs ]
Re: Need a few tips on take off
Posted: December 14th, 2001, 10:09 am
by Coolzombi
one of my tips is to shift verrry quicly!!<BR>

Re: Need a few tips on take off
Posted: December 15th, 2001, 10:38 pm
by Guest
Come on do any of you guys drag race this is so funny to read "HI UM I NEED HELP ON HOW TO DRIVE" this site is full of booty chatter.....

Re: Need a few tips on take off
Posted: December 15th, 2001, 11:01 pm
by Brainless
<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by 89TurboII:<BR><STRONG>Come on do any of you guys drag race this is so funny to read "HI UM I NEED HELP ON HOW TO DRIVE" this site is full of booty chatter.....

</STRONG><HR></BLOCKQUOTE><P>What the hell's your problem. If you're not happy with this website, Why did you come. Probably cause you're a looser. I asked a simple question cause I'm smart enough to admit that I'm a beginner.<p>[ December 15, 2001: Message edited by: Brainless ]
Re: Need a few tips on take off
Posted: December 16th, 2001, 2:28 am
by stevwhit17
On the R/T Ive noticed that if I take it up to 6500, let the revs drop to around 3000 and pop the clutch up halfway and slip it the rest of the way I can get some really nice launches, then i barely move my feet for the 1-2, just enough to shift without grinding them gears. Then the 2-3 I pretty much do the same only with no clutch slipping, The clutch grabs here pretty hard, Then the same for 3-4. By this time im going about 87 mph and Im about done with the 1/4 mile. Oh and I shift 1-2 just after redline and the 2-3 right at redline. Good for 7 sec flat or less 0-60 and a mid 15. No slips yet, I just have beat people that run mid 15's.
Re: Need a few tips on take off
Posted: December 17th, 2001, 12:06 am
by Guest
<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Coolzombi:<BR><STRONG>one of my tips is to shift verrry quicly!!<BR>

</STRONG><HR></BLOCKQUOTE><P><BR>well, NO s---! <BR>

Re: Need a few tips on take off
Posted: December 17th, 2001, 6:12 pm
by 93mxrgs
and the list grows of the hillbillys of who will be booted
Re: Need a few tips on take off
Posted: December 30th, 2001, 11:41 pm
by Q187
Anyone got any tips for an Auto? I know, Autos suck, but that's what i'm stuck with. Is it bad for the tranny when you get your RPMs up in neutral and kick it into drive?
Re: Need a few tips on take off
Posted: December 31st, 2001, 2:57 am
by OsoSlo z28
<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR><B>Originally posted by Q187</B><P>Anyone got any tips for an Auto? I know, Autos suck, but that's what i'm stuck with. Is it bad for the tranny when you get your RPMs up in neutral and kick it into drive?<HR></BLOCKQUOTE><P>it's not bad if you don't mind picking up tranny parts after the race? best bet is to check and see if a shift kit is made for the auto i don't know cuase i don't drive an auto but try levoc. or even better, convert to a manual...if your that serious.<p>[ December 31, 2001: Message edited by: cre8v mx3 ]
Re: Need a few tips on take off
Posted: December 31st, 2001, 2:47 pm
by Q187
Switching to manual is a lot more $$$ than I have right now i'm sure. About how much would it be? Parts and Labor.<p>[ December 31, 2001: Message edited by: Q187 ]
Re: Need a few tips on take off
Posted: December 31st, 2001, 3:04 pm
by white fish
what about a different torque converter
Re: Need a few tips on take off
Posted: December 31st, 2001, 7:30 pm
by ProtegeSTS
<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by white fish:<BR><STRONG>what about a different torque converter</STRONG><HR></BLOCKQUOTE><P>Also quite expensive, but effective [img]shrug.gif"%20border="0[/img]