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Old Mar 14, 2011 | 10:31 PM
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Post First 1/4 Run in the 2010 TC

Hey all, so finally made it out to a 1/4mi track to see what I could run and only got one pass in and was kind of disappointed.

60'...2.61
330...6.44
1/8...9.38
1/4...13.9@107.39

Whats the best combination as far as rpm's on stock tires for a good launch? I'm thinking that the 5k limited on launch control is a bad idea because it will either wheel hop like a champ or spin. Any input would be appreciated. *this run I left the line easing into first and second until about 2,500 rpms then slowly laid into it and still spun a bit until around 4,300rpms*
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Old Mar 14, 2011 | 10:42 PM
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I launched at 2500 on the stock tires with them at about 23psi. Launch control=fail. at least in my book. I run with ESC off. Got a 13.9 that way at 103. Minimal spinnage and NLS 1-2 and 2-3. Dunno how gms1 is but thats how i did it 100% stock
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Old Mar 14, 2011 | 10:44 PM
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I went from idle on stock tires. You have a lot of time to pick up in that 60ft. I can see you going into mid 13's easy.
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Old Mar 14, 2011 | 10:44 PM
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Launch control= win with the new adjustable launch control Trifecta just came out with.
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Old Mar 14, 2011 | 10:46 PM
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what shib said about the 60ft too. mine are about 2.18- 2.21 and theres still room for improvement.
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Old Mar 14, 2011 | 10:48 PM
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Originally Posted by HHRSSouth
Launch control= win with the new adjustable launch control Trifecta just came out with.
Not on stock tires
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Old Mar 14, 2011 | 10:55 PM
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The boost control feature is good for stock tires
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Old Mar 14, 2011 | 11:06 PM
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Im thinking just a track day and trying different configs is best. Maybe 25-28psi in tires, and trying to launch at 500rpm intervals to figure out whats best. Shib, think easing out of 1st n 2nd is best or just let it spin in 2nd til it catches?
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Old Mar 14, 2011 | 11:09 PM
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Originally Posted by Shibito
Not on stock tires
If thats what you think, so be it. May have been true before you could adjust it, not anymore.
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Old Mar 14, 2011 | 11:10 PM
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Lots of seat time and runs help a lot. Im at like 20+ runs in the cobalt alone lol. I would advise against letting it spin. Gotta find that edge of full grip and almost spinning
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Old Mar 14, 2011 | 11:12 PM
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Spinning is better then hopping though, Hop=broke ****.
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Old Mar 14, 2011 | 11:14 PM
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Yeah you gotta get that 60ft down. I'm down to a 2.0 consistently with my nitto invos
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Old Mar 14, 2011 | 11:15 PM
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Originally Posted by HHRSSouth
Spinning is better then hopping though, Hop=broke ****.
Truths. I've never had hop though. If i ever do, instantly off the gas.
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Old Mar 14, 2011 | 11:23 PM
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i havnt been back to the track yet with the new launch control feature but my avg 60ft is 2.4 lol
should be a lot better with the new lc setting!
im shoting for high 12's...best so far is a 13.2 on nitto neo gens with 26psi in tires
trifecta tuned to 23psi...and full bolt ons cept 3in exhaust
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Old Mar 15, 2011 | 06:43 AM
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Originally Posted by ssblackstealth
i havnt been back to the track yet with the new launch control feature but my avg 60ft is 2.4 lol
should be a lot better with the new lc setting!
im shoting for high 12's...best so far is a 13.2 on nitto neo gens with 26psi in tires
trifecta tuned to 23psi...and full bolt ons cept 3in exhaust
is the new lc setting an external controller?
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Old Mar 15, 2011 | 06:55 AM
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Your car has more potential. Based upon your trap speed I could see you running low- mid 13s with a good launch.
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Old Mar 15, 2011 | 06:59 AM
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best I've seen with my stock tires and current mods are 13.3, wanted to adjust tire PSI but didn't make it to the track in time, most I saw was 24 PSI while running using NLS
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Old Mar 15, 2011 | 09:43 AM
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Have anyone had the boost reduction done to their first gear in your tune?
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Old Mar 15, 2011 | 09:49 AM
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Originally Posted by ssblackstealth
i havnt been back to the track yet with the new launch control feature but my avg 60ft is 2.4 lol
should be a lot better with the new lc setting!
im shoting for high 12's...best so far is a 13.2 on nitto neo gens with 26psi in tires
trifecta tuned to 23psi...and full bolt ons cept 3in exhaust
when did u get a 13.2!? best i saw was a 13.5
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Old Mar 15, 2011 | 10:52 AM
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Originally Posted by shobalt87
is the new lc setting an external controller?
no its a new feature in trifecta tuning...the launch control can be adjusted accordingly through your tune.....

kyle: you know nothing
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Old Mar 15, 2011 | 11:34 AM
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Is it really better to hack up the ecu controller over installing a 2-step wot box? just saying... the wot box will allow you to piggy back an rpm controlled trigger like nitrous, or methanol, or cry02 setup, etc etc. Is there some reason were all hellbent on using the default ecu to launch control?
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Old Mar 15, 2011 | 12:21 PM
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when did u get a 13.2!? best i saw was a 13.5
oooooo. busted!!
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Old Mar 15, 2011 | 12:24 PM
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Originally Posted by skip_jones
oooooo. busted!!
busted is right!! i wanna see this hight 12 at the bash
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Old Mar 15, 2011 | 12:25 PM
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Originally Posted by Grishbok
Is it really better to hack up the ecu controller over installing a 2-step wot box? just saying... the wot box will allow you to piggy back an rpm controlled trigger like nitrous, or methanol, or cry02 setup, etc etc. Is there some reason were all hellbent on using the default ecu to launch control?
not bent over it, for me it not wanting to spend the money on something my car comes stock with....

Originally Posted by CobaltVenomSS
busted is right!! i wanna see this hight 12 at the bash
12.9 at the bash!

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Old Mar 15, 2011 | 12:30 PM
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Originally Posted by ssblackstealth
not bent over it, for me it not wanting to spend the money on something my car comes stock with....



12.9 at the bash!
then ill do the same if not better
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