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?

 

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.

 

rt?

 

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

 

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.

 

Run out first gear, then hit 2nd, then 3rd and 4th if you're lucky. Brake before the sand

 

im with this guy, but i would run it out to the 1000ft mark and 'bag it at the line. you can do some math and geta guess as to what your 1320 would be off your previous and current 1000fts.

thats what i do when I bracket race.

 

dont stall ^_^

 

Reaction time. Just because the light goes green doesn't mean you need to. You're RT has no effect on time.

 

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.

 

Be advised about the dangers of NLS

Especially going into 3rd if your tuned or have an aftermarket clutch

I left most of my trans fluid on the highway and all of my 3rd gear in the bottom of my trans when i last used it

 

bummer man, what happened? Did you let off the clutch before you were 100% in gear and then when it gave the throttle back it ripped the gear to shreds?


I havent used my NLS yet in fear i'd do somehting like that

 

i use the nls all the time when im feelin the need for speed. ive never had a problelm

 

If you have launch control use that.

 

never ever use launch control! that ***** only for 18 year old kids who cant drive. all you do is spin spin spin

 

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.