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Old 08-27-2006, 06:17 PM
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hey i was wondering wut rpm is the most effectiv to u hld ur motor on before u launch and floor it. Im going to have a test run tonite at Pacific Raceways in auburn,WA and I NEED HELP.[/B][/B]
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A feather from 3000 is fine for reg street tires.

On azenis a used to launch at 5000-5200.
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thanks man..ya i launched at about 3k and had about 6 runs by the end of the night. best run was 14.85.
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Yeah thats pretty good!
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by JDM.K20 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">thanks man..ya i launched at about 3k and had about 6 runs by the end of the night. best run was 14.85. </TD></TR></TABLE> Bone Stock?
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what does feather mean? sorry dont know racing terms much
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by initialse7en &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">what does feather mean? sorry dont know racing terms much </TD></TR></TABLE>

Meaning dont just dump the clutch out on the launch but feather it out smoothly
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feathering is just keeping the rpm up while you slowly engage the wheels with the clutch.

If you just dump you'll spin the tires off with the rpm up high.

If you dump with the rpm low it will bog.
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rite now its just minor mods: AEM V2 intake, Hondata IMG, B&M Short Shifter. this month im gonna drop it on Tein SS-p w/ EDFC and then Comptech E/H.

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since i ran 14.85 with hella wheel hop..im thinkin ill improve after i get the Ingalls torque damper

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So while ur holding it 3k waiting for the christmas tree..when it hits green should u floor it while feathering the clutch or keep ur throttle position the same while feathering and then floor it once u take off??
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I was told to floor it while feathering clutch but I may be wrong. i guess just try both and and see what times you run.
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ya im gonna try both..trial and error. but it might freakin rain today and ruin everything
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has anyone ever put a bag of ice down on their intake manifold to try and cool it down...is that actually affective between races???
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Watch that wheel hop, I broke my open diff hopping on azenis at the track.
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by JDM.K20 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">has anyone ever put a bag of ice down on their intake manifold to try and cool it down...is that actually affective between races???</TD></TR></TABLE>

Ive seen imprezas throw a bag on there top mount intercoolers before races but I dont know about the intake mani
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Default Re: Wut RPM is best to keep ur motor on while launching? 3000 rpm?? (Easyslider01)

about the iced intake, it works but not to effectively. I believe that for every 11 degree drop you get 1 horsepower, that was what some muscle car guy told me.
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What also will help your time which I dont know if you did or not at the track is drop your tire pressure
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ya wheel hop can do some damage. im waiting for my torque damper to get here.
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does anyone know what brand makes good high flow cats?? ..i would comptech but i dont think they make them for DC5
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ive got skunk2 on mine and it seems to do the trick but go for HKS and a good header. HKS from what i understand is some pretty good stuff but thats jus my .02
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yout hink the torque dampers will make the car ride more harsh?
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by kawickstrom &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">about the iced intake, it works but not to effectively.</TD></TR></TABLE>
My best times on any given day always came when the intake manifold was cool to the touch.

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by eptree &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">yout hink the torque dampers will make the car ride more harsh?</TD></TR></TABLE>
Yes, pretty much. People with both a torque dampener and motor mount inserts say that the combination is more mellow than either one by itself, though.
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by eptree &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">yout hink the torque dampers will make the car ride more harsh?</TD></TR></TABLE>

no if you read the features and benefits on the ingalls damper. it says "smoother shifter, less wheel hop, faster off the line acceleration, and smoother driving"

its nothing but a benefit to your car
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cool, i was looking into getting some dampers you guys know anywhere that lets them go for a good price?


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