i have a 2k2 with just a injen CAI
i havent figured out how to get off the line ... i either spin too much or i bog it down ...
someone help me because i am embarrasing myself with slow times!

 

learn to drive the car man! feather the clutch out dont drop it. i usually rev and hold it around 2500rpms and slowly release and the more i can tell my wheels rnt spinning i let off the clutch. practice! tires might help!

will

 

Yeah dood, learn to drive it. One more thing. It is a Maxima, not a Vett, or a Civic. Take care of it, it is not a race car.

 

you lost me on the taking car of it ??
anyways any of you got any times in the 1/8?

 

anyone else got any TIPS?

 

search for racing tips. Alot of veterans here know alot about racing...just gotta find it.

 

ya, i tend to spin and drift to the right a lot.. every car is different, but here are two ways to keep my car from roasting tires:

1) i rev and hold my car to 3000 rpm and then bleed out the clutch (release slowly)

2) i do a cold launch (aka no rev/ holding rpm) it may not get you a fast 60' time but it'll keep your tires from spinning.

 

I'm not a pro, but I know a little basic common sense:

1) FYI-Launching and slowly releasing the clutch will increase wear on the clutch. (I'm not saying its bad, I just wanted to point it out). Dropping the clutch puts added strain on the transmission.

2) Try and rev at a certain RPM and dump the clutch. Then evaluate from there. If too much wheel spin, try a lower RPM. If it bogs, try a higher RPM.

3) PRACTICE! PRACTICE! PRACTICE!

It took me a while to know what RPM to launch at and how to launch. Each car and driver is different so just practice in a safe place.

Good luck!