Launching?
03-23-2002, 12:43 AM
#1
Launching?
How do you launch your MAX? I have auto, but hearing from 5spd people would be nice too. I've heard of stepping on the brake and revving the engine. In my mind, that must take years off the transmission's life, what do you guys think? JsL
03-23-2002, 09:30 AM
#3
yea,, thats a good idea,, also I was told that on an AT.. after you reach about 75-80mph,,, put the OD back on and you'll get a little boost.
I have not done either yet.. since all my races are at a moving start... but I dunno if the other peps wanted to race or not. but thank got I am not racing an Z28 or GT Moostang on a moving start
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I have not done either yet.. since all my races are at a moving start... but I dunno if the other peps wanted to race or not. but thank got I am not racing an Z28 or GT Moostang on a moving start
.
03-23-2002, 02:44 PM
#5
Originally posted by 95emeraldgxe
to launch in a race.........turn off o/d........hit the brake and rev to around 1500RPM and then release the brake and gun!- this is the optimal launch RPM where u will have minimal wheel spin -search is yor buddy =)
to launch in a race.........turn off o/d........hit the brake and rev to around 1500RPM and then release the brake and gun!- this is the optimal launch RPM where u will have minimal wheel spin -search is yor buddy =)
03-23-2002, 04:37 PM
#6
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i have a auto and i do that brake rev thing that was posted, however i also pump the gas after it accelerates, doing this feels like to me that the car gets higher rpms try it, dont hold ur foot done on the gas give it about 4 quick pumps and feel the difference.
03-23-2002, 04:42 PM
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leave o/d off until you hit the redline in 3rd gear, which should be at about 120MPH
Originally posted by Shift
yea,, thats a good idea,, also I was told that on an AT.. after you reach about 75-80mph,,, put the OD back on and you'll get a little boost.
I have not done either yet.. since all my races are at a moving start... but I dunno if the other peps wanted to race or not. but thank got I am not racing an Z28 or GT Moostang on a moving start .
yea,, thats a good idea,, also I was told that on an AT.. after you reach about 75-80mph,,, put the OD back on and you'll get a little boost.
I have not done either yet.. since all my races are at a moving start... but I dunno if the other peps wanted to race or not. but thank got I am not racing an Z28 or GT Moostang on a moving start
.
03-23-2002, 06:09 PM
#8
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Originally posted by Shift
yea,, thats a good idea,, also I was told that on an AT.. after you reach about 75-80mph,,, put the OD back on and you'll get a little boost.
I have not done either yet.. since all my races are at a moving start... but I dunno if the other peps wanted to race or not. but thank got I am not racing an Z28 or GT Moostang on a moving start .
yea,, thats a good idea,, also I was told that on an AT.. after you reach about 75-80mph,,, put the OD back on and you'll get a little boost.
I have not done either yet.. since all my races are at a moving start... but I dunno if the other peps wanted to race or not. but thank got I am not racing an Z28 or GT Moostang on a moving start
.
03-23-2002, 07:06 PM
#9
Originally posted by 95emeraldgxe
leave o/d off until you hit the redline in 3rd gear, which should be at about 120MPH
leave o/d off until you hit the redline in 3rd gear, which should be at about 120MPH
Originally posted by maxse91
You realize that "boost" is just the feeling of the OD kicking in ..... A car at WOT will not go into OD unless it has run out of gear....
You realize that "boost" is just the feeling of the OD kicking in ..... A car at WOT will not go into OD unless it has run out of gear....
03-23-2002, 09:43 PM
#12
Originally posted by gtr_rider
Did it last night, its wonderful technique!
Did it last night, its wonderful technique!
03-23-2002, 10:11 PM
#13
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Originally posted by maxse91
You realize that "boost" is just the feeling of the OD kicking in ..... A car at WOT will not go into OD unless it has run out of gear....
You realize that "boost" is just the feeling of the OD kicking in ..... A car at WOT will not go into OD unless it has run out of gear....
Thanks. 
03-24-2002, 04:51 PM
#15
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Originally posted by JsL
Doesn't this method kill the tranny? Hold the brake while you rev.
Doesn't this method kill the tranny? Hold the brake while you rev.
anyway, i have a 5 speed and i launch at about 2300-2500. it depends on the place i'm racing. i have a secret method for launching, though. maybe i'll enlighten you guys one day.
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