So uh...how in the hell do you launch a turbo FWD car
SuperNeon
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Re: So uh...how in the hell do you launch a turbo FWD car
Seems what works best on srt's is to rev to 2k rpm's, and feather the clutch out through 1st gear. I run a pretty consistent 2.2 60ft, which is pretty good for a guy who goes to the track 2-4x a year.(Get some motormounts, those'll improve your times...I need to get some =P )
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Re: So uh...how in the hell do you launch a turbo FWD car
I'm going to be going to Hertford soon hopefully. I'm going to practice launching as much as possible there, hopefully I can get everything working like it should so I can get some halfway decent times.
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Re: So uh...how in the hell do you launch a turbo FWD car
Originally Posted by koreandragn
Seems what works best on srt's is to rev to 2k rpm's, and feather the clutch out through 1st gear. I run a pretty consistent 2.2 60ft, which is pretty good for a guy who goes to the track 2-4x a year.(Get some motormounts, those'll improve your times...I need to get some =P )
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Re: So uh...how in the hell do you launch a turbo FWD car
um horrible. 14.7@95.7 was my best i think. They were all crap though. And I just checked, DA was at 2200ft last night 
Gotta love 86 degrees and 75% humidity.
Gotta love 86 degrees and 75% humidity.
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Re: So uh...how in the hell do you launch a turbo FWD car
Originally Posted by greygti
Are you slipping your clutch at all? Or just popping it? When I used to race my GTI (190 ft lbs. at the front wheels) I would launch it at about 3500 RPM and would slip the clutch out and at about the lights I'd be completely off the clutch. The wheels spin some, but it it wasn't out of control.
As far as the wheel hop: I know you know wheel hop breaks shit. Does anyone make mount inserts that may help with that? They help tremendously on the GTI.
As far as the wheel hop: I know you know wheel hop breaks shit. Does anyone make mount inserts that may help with that? They help tremendously on the GTI.
this is how i launch shawn...
when i was only putting down 235 whp @ 6psi, i cut a 2.17 60' on michelin h-rated tires...not bad in my opinion...
everyone has a different techique though. you have to figure out what works for you.