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Bacadiesel 04-12-2014 03:11 PM

I need help launching at the track
 
Can someone teach me. Go to the track with me.

Brn N Rubr 04-12-2014 03:21 PM

For a relatively stock street tire car (assuming a manual transmission) the goal isn't to dump the clutch. Hold at around 1500 and come out of the clutch just like you would at a stop light, just a little quicker. Practice doing that and varying rpm 100-200 to see what nets you the best result.

downtime! 04-12-2014 05:25 PM

Jonathan and I were talking about going as soon as he gets the car on the dyno. You're more than welcome to come with us.

Street tires are a balancing act when it comes to launching. It's all about slipping the clutch as you feather in the throttle and it is a PITA to learn and is also quite hard on the clutch. Get it right and you'll hear a steady chirp, chirp, chirp sound from the tires and they swap between traction and spinning. Get it wrong and you'll know it immediately, spin city. Honestly, bolt those DR's up and it will be a lot easier.

Bacadiesel 04-13-2014 01:00 PM

Ok cool thanks you guys.

fordplay 04-14-2014 07:00 AM

It is practice, knowing the road surface, experience, and luck, oh and steady nerves, I still get all excited at a light and dump the clutch too quickly and blow my launch. Tires are a big thing also, I found with the Pirelli when they were new and warm I could leave around 3,000 rpm. Half used.. pffffttt idle was too much, the chirp chirp advice is about the best I've heard.. it's like golf when you hit it right you hear it..

GreenGravity 04-14-2014 08:26 PM

I too wouldn't mind going to the strip for the first time with another beginner.
I just want a wingman to roll with and practice for a day one weekend, I too need to learn my launches.

fordplay 04-15-2014 07:25 AM

Don't feel worried about looking like a fool at the strip. I have actually seen a guy forget he was in reverse and launched backwards, and the track guys have seen worse. Keep it off the walls and you'll be fine. I'm not a veteran of any kind, I only make it a few times a year tops, follow the advice above and if you are on street tires, avoid the water box

GreenGravity 04-16-2014 01:07 AM

Thanks for the heads up on the water box ford play lol
I would be spinning all day before I figured it out I bet haha.


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