how do you guys launch you auto trans cars from a stand still?? ive never brought my car to the track so im not really sure on how to get the best launch with a auto. so clue me in on the best techniques?

 

hold the brake and give it some gas (stall) bring the RPMs up to the point just before you tires start spinning. thats what I do

 

My best advice would be practice, practice practice

Find a nice vacant place and work on your launch technique, every1's car is different / every driver is different.

But like Terell said, powerbrake, raise to a certain RPM sweet spot and release the brake. One thing I can add is try not to completely mash the gas and lose traction, roll into the gas then mash.

But a 700R4 is much easier to launch than my T5, esp. for first-time launches. But half as fun IMO.

Good to see another crossfire car other than Will's

Launch on

 

cool thanks guys if anyone else has any input keep em comin

 

Just wanted to say that's a nice looking Cross-Fire. I really like the rims, what are they and where did you get them? Can't wait to finally see it and meet another cross-fire owner, and of course have some friendly races.

 

hit the red button bring up the revs hit the red button and away we go

 

thanks their voxx mg wheels they were real cheap about $900 with tires from america's disount tires. im plannin out gettin the drift-r's from group a wheels.

 

So, how do you do it with your manual tranny?

 

I sort of roll / ease out of the clutch, and don't completely mash it until I'm already moving a bit.

If I were to just sidestep the clutch, I'd be better off in a burnout competition than a race.

The 700R4 is more forgiving on a launch IMO.

 

I also have to ease out the clutch.I can't floor it till I am in 2nd though.My traction issues are better now with the new tires but I still need the upper and lower control arms.No matter what speed I'm going in 1st gear the rear end will bust loose

 

Amen to that bro.

I need me some LCA's and a Panhard like nobody's business.

 

Is your car lowered at all? If so, how did you do it, cut the springs, aftermarket lowering springs, etc? Just curious, car looks like it has a nice low stance. Mine looks like a 4WD and needs to be lowered bad.

 

Has anyone ever tried starting out in 2nd on a T-5? Seems like it might help the traction issue, and would elinimate the lost time associated with one shift....

Especially with high gears (like a 4.11)?

 

yea mines lowered about a inch and half. i got the eibach sportline springs you should lower yours it significantly enhances the look of your car i think.

 

Not to mention destroying all catalytic converters and front spoilers in its path.

Been there, done that.

 

definatley...i kinda like goin over speed bumps cause of the challege lol try not to hit the converter

 

I plan on lowering it at least an inch. Not looking forward to getting the under side and front clip banged up, but oh well, I like the look and performance of lowering a car. Thanks for the info.

 

Go with the pro-kit instead of the sportlines.
Not quite as big a drop, about an inch depending on how bad your ride is sagging already.
My ride is much stiffer with the pro-kit.
Some might not like bumpier ride.

 

Haha,look at Wills car now Del,it looks like my 4runner.Just kidding Will.I think the pro kit will make you happy.That's what I have and I'm happy,granted it's on a mustang but still.Alex has them on his car and it rides great.

 

ARG! Thread's been hijacked.....



We're no longer talking about launches here.....

 

its been hijacked????

 

yea go with the pro kits if you want to lower it about an inch but i like the sport lines cuz its a better ride and dropps it more....i still want to drop it another half inch to an inch tho

 

Thanks for the info guys, I do plan on going with the pro kit. Sorry cross_fire3 for taking over the thread, by the way, what is your real name?

 

whats a catalyctic converter? oh ya. i hold my break and take it up to 1400rpm and then i let off the brake and mash the gas and i get 1.9 60'. avg of 2.0

 

o its alright i already get what i needed out if it. but my names david yours?

 

take a guess

 

TraviZio?

TraviZaza?

TraviZamalama?

I give up

 

Maybe try "Travis"......

 

I think he meant Will,"Wills83z28cfi"

 

no, no i did not, i was refering to my name.

 

No **** Sherlock, I already know his name lol

Next time I'll put in a j/k for you

 

Welcome to the West forum, vernw.

hehe

 

 

Howdy yourselves!

Guess I'll go crawl back into my hole....

 

Nice to meet you David. My name is Will. Can you make it out to any of our weekend night meets? Hope to see you around sometime.

 

It would be cool to see the two of you run.

We can call it the "Misfire Injection 1320" , TGO-sanctioned event

 

nice to meet you. yea i might be able to make it out. when's the next meet planned?

 

Not really sure on the next meet date at this time. We were trying to make something happen this weekend, but too many people can't make it, so sometime soon in the future, I will keep you posted. Oh, I like your new sig, looks good.

Misfire Injection, you may laugh now, but someday you will be inhaling the exhaust from my misfire.

 

Big words coming from sombody who can't even drive his car right now do to a,what was it again,a knock? Atleast your car is reliable huh Will?Just messin with ya Deezl

 

Thanks for backing me up Steve. At least my so called misfire is still fireing away.

 

Point made Steve and Will

I honestly didn't expect to make it too far on this "mileage unknown" motor, but it served it's purpose and got the car to me and then some.

It was driven hard by its previous owner and ditto when I got a hold of it.

I just have to be an a$$hole either way so... I'll apologize for the misfire comment, at least it looks kinda cool. I actually really would like to see the two of them run. Unless Will rolls over that 4-Runner

But, just wait until the Black Beast returns triumphantly with a spankin' new Stealth Rammed 383. This motor's whining is just an excuse for me to do what I really want with the car even sooner.

 

It's all good, we are all just having some fun. Hope you get the roc running soon so we can see her run.

 

Oh I understand bro, no hard feelings, I can take a joke

Trust me I want this thing running ASAP too because I just plain miss driving it and terrorizing the neighborhood.

 

 

you already got yours? im jealous. i may have to get mine even sooner now! ill order mine this weekend.

 

Hehe hurry up bro

I should have this thing in there by this weekend.

Pic removed for explicit content

 

Oh come on, put the pic back in, I didn't get to see what it was.

 

You got it

 

Yeah,just messin Vin.When I got my old 84 with the l69 it was knocking bad.I bought it for 200 bucks and was in great condition otherwise.I got it in the air and I noticed that some tool bag had raised the car up with a jack under the sway bar which pushed it up into the oil pan,knock found.I swapped oil pans and it was all better but I missed the t/a for the 2 days it took me to actually finish it.Hope you get it in there soon.

 

Thanks for the encouragement Steve

I hope to get this thing working by the 28th, that way I don't miss our Six Flags cruise, plus I really want to make that Dyno day whenever we arrange it.