How to launch

IamGodRacing · 03-11-2008, 04:17 PM

alright so Thursday i'll be running my 07 forenza at the drag strip it's auto i've never ran it at the drag strip only on the freeway ect with rolling starts i''m just curious on what the best way to get off the line would be pointers please and thanks

XL7Limited · 03-11-2008, 06:44 PM

simple with a low hp car.. Leave against the brake at about 1300 rpm on the last yellow and stomp it.. easy..

tallkid · 03-11-2008, 07:31 PM

or if you're good with the clutch, it's self explanatory...even with a higher hp car...

7-even · 03-11-2008, 10:29 PM

hm i find it interesting thqat your name is "iamgodracing " and you dont know how

welcome to the forum. tallkid hes got an auto. i would sugest going somewhere secluded and try a few things. you need to hold the brake and rev the engine your wheels shouldnt brake loose. then like xl7 said wait and stomp it!! i would not sugest doing a neutral drop if you hear that from somebody cuz youll kill the trans.

IamGodRacing · 03-11-2008, 10:55 PM

lol the name came from a game i use to play thanks for the adivce i'm cuz not to sure on what RPM's i should launch at everytime i've raced it's always been with rolling start and i havent really had the chance to mess around i'll be running a 02 Kia and a 03 civic so i'm bound to win i'm just worried that i'll messed up on the launch

jurupa · 03-12-2008, 12:56 AM

02 Kia v 07 Forenza = high chance of a win
03 civic v 07 Forenza = depending on the model, you may win or loose.

This is assuming your car is 100% stock as well as the two other cars your going up against are 100% stock as well.

suzukirallyready · 03-12-2008, 02:38 AM

Ya dont trust a civic, they could be all show no go or it could blow you away.

7-even · 03-12-2008, 04:38 AM

dont expect to get it right the first time. every car is different and it will take practice. when you practice listen to sound the egine makes. this will help you learn you car and when you find the sweat spot youll be able to know it just by the sound and feel. you wont have to watch your gauges as much and it will be more fun and relaxed. some companys sell what i think is called a launch controll or launch lock wich you can set to certain perameters (engine rpms and break) to help with the launch. look at jegs website they prob have one. have fun and good luck. let us know the outcome.

XL7Limited · 03-12-2008, 06:06 AM

he said its an automatic..

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Originally Posted by tallkid

or if you're good with the clutch, it's self explanatory...even with a higher hp car...

XL7Limited · 03-12-2008, 06:13 AM

remember. Leave on the last yellow. if you leave on the green you left too late