Drag racing tips?
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Drag racing tips?
So tonight is the first night our local track is open, unfortunately, it's only a 1/8 mile. Regardless, I'm stoked to get back on the track. I've ran my fully bolted automatic Cobalt at the track multiple times...I'm not new to the track scene, but I am to the Cobalt SS/TC on the track...I learned how to drive a stick when I rolled my car off the lot in early Febuary, so I'm not the most proficient driver, however I'm much better at romping on it than I am with smooth city driving. So basically I was hoping I could get some tips for launches and such...I am tuned to 25psi so I'm expecting to spin quite a bit...just for reference my RPD is reading 350hp and 360tq (crank) so tips for an overpowered FWD car please? lol
one of my friends who also drives a TC said that his best times where from a granny start...? comments?
one of my friends who also drives a TC said that his best times where from a granny start...? comments?
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Just practice man. When you line up don't worry about your RT. Just focus on a good launch and keeping traction. Practice feathering the clutch/gas to gain back traction from the launch.
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dont use launch control
hold down traction untill it says esc off
I skip the 1-2 nls but you could hit the 2-3 nls, on 25 psi thats your call
Drive around the water box with no burnout
go from a idle, go from 2k rpm, go from 3 k rpm you should be able to recognize your own sweet spot
Your going to be frustrated
Some tips for after you've hit the track a few times
footballs in your rear springs
hold down traction untill it says esc off
I skip the 1-2 nls but you could hit the 2-3 nls, on 25 psi thats your call
Drive around the water box with no burnout
go from a idle, go from 2k rpm, go from 3 k rpm you should be able to recognize your own sweet spot
Your going to be frustrated
Some tips for after you've hit the track a few times
footballs in your rear springs
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Good night to just work on your launch and sandbag. Don't need the locals knowing how quick your car really is
Work on your 60fts and don't be WOT by the 1/8th mark.
Work on your 60fts and don't be WOT by the 1/8th mark.
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not to get off point but you dont need to hold the button to get the traction control off or to get into comp mode. just hit it once and tc turns off hit it again within 5 seconds and ur in comp mode.
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I havent used my NLS yet in fear i'd do somehting like that
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people use launch control to build the boost up. i leave the line at 4500RPM at 15lbs of boost with my foot on the floor, side step the clutch and all it does is chirp the tires for a 1.842 60foot. but then again thats on slicks.
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