im talking just street racing, like at a stoplight or something. i have seen a few people say they manually shift 1st and 2nd, and that they turn the OD off. do i shift manually right at the redline then? does turning the OD off really help? should i be holding the break pedal and reving the engine? do you want to avoid letting your tires slip at all or is it better to let them spin a bit? any other tips that will give me an edge in a street race?

thanks

 

traction control off, OD off. put it in 1st, ebrake up somewhat, rev to 1500, green light let ebrake off, shift around 6500 or so to 2nd then D. less wheel spin equals more grip which means a better launch.

 

When light turns green, take foot off brake.

Place foot on gas pedal.

Put pressure down on gas pedal.

Maintain pressure until you either win or lose.

If you win, move hand to hazards, and maintain pressure.

If you lose, disengage pressure and move foot to brake pedal.

 

tranny swap

 

OOOH! I get it now.

 

Get a manual shift. You'll beat the automatic racing.

 

no good way automatic s*cks, no skill involved. get a 5 speed man.

 

Steer as required to avoid obstacles?

 

You can still get POUNDED on by an automatic. Ask any ofthe NE peoples, automatics vs. 5 speed comes down SOLELY to the driver.

 

Just curious about something. I've been to the track a few times now and all the serious cars that run either 11's, or 12 second quarter mile, they all have automatic. I'm talking about a few corvettte's, mustangs, and a couple of civics and DSM cars. Is there an advantage on the track for a automatic?


GC

 

Instant shifts and easier launches. That's why I think its funny that people always rag on autos (and yes, I do like 5 speeds better). All ofthe fastest cars are autos.

 

the reason the fastest autos are because of a special mod for autos only thats called new tc with higher stall speed. gives autos great launches and a good slush box can shift faster than any human. good does not mean stock nissan unfortunately... a racing slush with higher tc will beat a manual int he same car...

 

That too.

 

Well... as far as bracket racing, where consistency is the key, the auto trans will eliminate driver variables in shifting. It's not the end-all, cure-all, but it will help you get more consistent times and dial in your ET better.

Hope this helps,

Quack2x

 

 

DO'H I get It, Dang and all this time I've been mashing the brake at green lights