Hmm, I've heard launching from 2nd gear is worse. It causes more of a bog even with a high rmp launch. I'm going back Thursday so I'll try everything. I just don't want to stall on the line and look like a complete idiot.

2nd gear launch ???

lol ok

I was thinking the same.

Might work if you have a 50lb flywheel!

Its all part of racing, your on a learning curve, allow yourself to learn from your mistakes.

2nd gear launch??? I thought we didnt want him to bog lol!
Rob we got plenty of backroads out here to practice a launch
Just dont be reckless or speed
Personally I wouldnt practice something like this untill your ready to shell out on clutches and possibly the driveline. Its fun to give a try once now and then though

I launch in 4th so that I never have to change gears.

I believe the "boss hoss" motorcycle is like that. A 350 chevy engine with only one gear ..."go"....

Friend of mine is currently building a trike with a 454 in it

Off topic but thought I'd share

How do you launch in 4th...? Well without either stalling or getting a 25 second e/t.

Well, first you need to pull your leg a bit....

Lol

Louis do you know how much a good clutch will cost me? I'll be using it with an evo3 big 16g in a month or so.

Mines slipping a bit and I don't want more power when it's already screwed.

ACT 2600 - run you about 550 from Ziggy.

Alright thanks, Maybe next paycheque lol.

OR, look in his garage sale..

Good idea

I got to thinking clutches were more than that, not bad at all, decent clutch+flywheel would be like 700-800 then?

Looking like it, I've checked Ziggy's site and it looks like it will be around that.

Okay guys went today and ran a few times. Ended up killing a genesis coupe for my best time. Had him back a full second or so. Remember I'm still trying to figure everything out.

Best Slip -

R/T .256
60 2.151
330 6.309
1/8 9.812
MPH 70.66
1000 .000
1/4 15.313
MPH 89.40

I'm going to try to shoot for a 14.9 before I buy my mods. Is this possible for a stock 1g AWD TSi?

Good Job Rob I was out tonight also, got my best time

R/T .438
60 2.464
330 6.666
1/8 10.157
MPH 70.60
1000 .000
1/4 15.641
MPH 87.87

Awesome man and thankyou You were with the guy in the mustang and the genesis correct?

noticed something about guelphs finest on his window.

Rob, if your car is indeed bone stock, that is certainly a respectable time. Complete bench racer here, but for every .1 you can shave from the 60' .2 usually comes off the 1/4 ET. Now there is certainly room for a couple tenths improvement in your 60' so 14.9 is definitely doable. All it would really take is a 1.9 60' and you will break into those 14s...

I can't wait until next Thursday or Friday. I'm going to try to break into the 14s.

Also, the car is completely stock with not one upgrade. I've done about 5 passes total. 2 of them were on the day of the invasion and 3 today.

Thankyou for the tips They help a lot as I'm just learning.

I may join you next Thursday.

How packed was it today? I don't really want to go when there's other competition going on and we have to share the strip.

It was bare today, There was no wait at all. No other competition going on. Just test & tune. I'm for sure up for going next Thursday, just let me know

I'll continue this chat in the morning, I have to go to bed to get up for work in the morning

Nite!

Not bad at all Rob! Now I really wish I could see what I could do

Well Rob, looks like you learned how to drive!

One thing to mention, NEVER EVER EVER dump your clutch. This is how you break things.

Hey Rob, Yeah I was with the Mustang and the Genesis and the Focus. Also the S2000 and the Subaru were with us. A few guys from Guelphs Finest. It was nice that you didnt have to wait long to do a run lastnight.

It was nice to break into the 15's lastnight. Now just gotta get the new goodies in under the hood and then we will see what we can do

By the way, I never understood "dumping a clutch" how fast do you have to let it out to consider it "dumping" ? like hammer the gas and just let your foot come completely off the clutch as its engaging???

Haha thanks Ryan and I won't dump the clutch

Craig, I seen your friends driving around the road course. Their cars were steaming after they got off lol. Talk about pushing it to the max.

LOL Yup buddy in the S2000 spunout on the road course , best part is his girlfriend was in the car and spilled her drink all over herself. They were both smiling it was their first time on track

Awesome lol, anyways back to work lunch is over for me lol. Talk to ya later.

that's a good time Rob! You're definitely getting it down there!
Launching AWD is tricky, it will take practice, but as you can see your practice is paying off already!

Thankyou!! Finding some difficulty getting a great 60. My best is 2.1 and my goal is 1.9. Do I just step on it completely when the light before green hits then slip the clutch?

If not do you know what RPM would be good to launch at and shift at? I was shifting at 6k.

Rob, don't quote me, but I am pretty sure Steve Kinnaird could burn you a chip with a stutterbox. That would let you hold your foot to the floor for the launch, and your revs would be limited by the chip...

Okay I'll talk to him about that. Thanks Ziggy

Rob, did some playing around with my 2G. Sweet spot of a decent launch is 4500-5000rpm, maybe even 5500.

Ok thanks, I'll try them all next time I hit the drags.

Most people have a stutter box rpm set to 5k or 5500. It's a pretty decent spot for it. A burnt chip is a good idea when you get the rest of your setup