just wnating some info on launching i have a 98 civic hatch with lsvtec and usdm type r tranny puts down 188whp gonna run 22" or 23" slicks wit two step could anyone give me some info on where i should start with the two step setting and what size tires and pressure i should use i am running stock axles also any info would be greatly appreciated thanks

 

STOCK AXELS ON SLICKS, NEVER HAD GOOD LUCK, ALWAYS BROKE ON THE SECOND LAUNCH, MAYBE UR LUCK WILL BE BETTER, AIR PRESSUE I RAN 10 LBS, NEVER HAD 2 STEP I WOULD LAUNCH MY BOTTLE FED B16 AT 4800 SPRAYING OUT THE BOX HOPE THIS HELPS

 

preload!!!

 

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preload and turn off your dam caps lock button

 

sorry for the newb question but could you explain preload exactly is it when you let the clutch out till it barely starts to grab before you launch???

 

yep, pull up the e-brake and let out the clutch to where u feel the car start to move

 

[QUOTE=boostd ls]sorry for the newb question but could you explain preload exactly is it when you let the clutch out till it barely starts to grab before you launch??


ya what he said.....andi'd run 23" slicks....had the same set up....last year...never broke an axle....ran consistant 14.0 n/a.... good luck

 

could i use a line lock for the rear brakes wouldn't that be easier the ebrake thing sounds kinda difficult any other suggestions would be greatly appreciated thanks

 

other suggesttion??im oso into drag..participate in free running drag race almost every weekend..sumbody wanna share their experience?

 

i launch my ls vtec si coupe on nitrous at 7 k rpm stock axlez no lsd never had a problem..

on 22" best time 11.90@115 with a 1.7 60'

 

that is what i am shooting for 1.7 60ft running consistant 9.0 1/8th mile on street tires with 2.1 60ft right now so with slicks hopefully i can get down to the 8.7 or 8.6 range and i will be happy any other advice would be greatly appreciated thanks

 

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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by B18 CYA &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">yep, pull up the e-brake and let out the clutch to where u feel the car start to move </TD></TR></TABLE>

Thought that was called "slipping"??? I'm all lost now...can someone give me a link to all the racing terms or somthing to help me clear this up...i'm a newb to the track as well. Mabe a sticky is called for...

 

we launch our b20z vtec at 6200 with a 2 step and 22" slicks. no probs yet

 

ok i have got my two step and will be borowing some 23" slicks i have 2 step set at 5500 right now is that a good start or would you guys start lowere or higher thanks and any other advice would be great

 

i also would get some 22's.might benifit ur set up more than 23s i would start the 2step at 7000rpm and go from there.what pressure u goin to run in the slicks. start at 10 best of luck.

 

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Thought that was called "slipping"??? I'm all lost now...can someone give me a link to all the racing terms or somthing to help me clear this up...i'm a newb to the track as well. Mabe a sticky is called for... </TD></TR></TABLE>

slipping is riding the clutch out of the hole. preloading is finding the point where the car starts to move by letting out the clutch. at that point yank the ebrake, and use it to creep the car into the beams.

you do this to minimize the stress on the drivetrain. if you just go up and floorboard the gas and dump the clutch, your input shaft shocks the hell out of the main, which hits the counter, which hits the final drive which in turn beats the snot out of the inner cv joints.

i have been preload launching at 8200 with 7-8 psi built off of the 2 step on 24.5 slicks, damn sfwd rule, but havent lost an axle on a launch yet. knocks on wood. did break one on a 1-2 shift.

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by boostedcivicsir &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">slipping is riding the clutch out of the hole. preloading is finding the point where the car starts to move by letting out the clutch. at that point yank the ebrake, and use it to creep the car into the beams.

you do this to minimize the stress on the drivetrain. if you just go up and floorboard the gas and dump the clutch, your input shaft shocks the hell out of the main, which hits the counter, which hits the final drive which in turn beats the snot out of the inner cv joints.
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Thanks for clearing that up for me. Much appreciated.

 

WELL LIKE BOOSTEDBSERIES2000 SAID STOCK AXLES NEVA DA WAY 2 GO WHEN RUNIIN SLICKS THEY WILL BREAK TRUST ME ,BUT TYPE-R AXLES DONT BREAK TRY USEIN THEM ND II BET THEY DONT BREAK II NEVA BROKE WHEN III SWITCHED , ND PSI. GO WIT 10 U DONT WANT 2 SPIN 2 MUCH COMIIN OUT DA WHOLE 60 FOOT IS IMPORTANT!!!!!! SLICKS WAT KIND OF FINALDRIVE DU U HAVE THAT ALL PLAYS A PART IN TIRE SIZE HOPE MY INFO CAN HELP

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by K-S3RI3S_Kill@ &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">WELL LIKE BOOSTEDBSERIES2000 SAID STOCK AXLES NEVA DA WAY 2 GO WHEN RUNIIN SLICKS THEY WILL BREAK TRUST ME ,BUT TYPE-R AXLES DONT BREAK TRY USEIN THEM ND II BET THEY DONT BREAK II NEVA BROKE WHEN III SWITCHED , ND PSI. GO WIT 10 U DONT WANT 2 SPIN 2 MUCH COMIIN OUT DA WHOLE 60 FOOT IS IMPORTANT!!!!!! SLICKS WAT KIND OF FINALDRIVE DU U HAVE THAT ALL PLAYS A PART IN TIRE SIZE HOPE MY INFO CAN HELP </TD></TR></TABLE>

i know plenty of guys running 500+ whp on napa axles. it is doable. but preloading is the key, and a twin disc clutch doesnt hurt either. it also depends on your launch rpm. mine is so high because i have a b16 and a huge *** turbo, i dont think stock axles will like an 8200 rpm launch preloaded or not. although i did break my gator stage 3 mod on a 1-2 full throttle shift.

i dont want to yell at ya, but some people take offense to all caps typing. you can turn them off.

 

launch: 7400-7500.
air pressure: 6-7psi
60': 1.64
Slicks: 22" tall x 8" wide 13" inch wheels.
23'' slicks would probably be good for a short geared tranny like yours...
im using stock axles and always have been since i did my swap 4 1/2 years ago. no issues to date.

personally i dont use the e brake to preload but i do have the clutch out enough to where my car feels like it wants to move,the car doesnt move but it's close to it. never had any axle or tranny problems. *crossing fingers*...
hope that helps...

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Candyh22EG &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">launch: 7400-7500.
air pressure: 6-7psi
60': 1.64
Slicks: 22" tall x 8" wide 13" inch wheels.
23'' slicks would probably be good for a short geared tranny like yours...
im using stock axles and always have been since i did my swap 4 1/2 years ago. no issues to date.

personally i dont use the e brake to preload but i do have the clutch out enough to where my car feels like it wants to move,the car doesnt move but it's close to it. never had any axle or tranny problems. *crossing fingers*...
hope that helps... </TD></TR></TABLE>
that helps me out a lot.

 

stock axle's here also consistant 1.6 .

 

ok soo preloading is the key
im launching my car at 7600 on 24.5x9x13's and leaving the line with about 22psi of boost i run about 6psi in the tires and still havent broken my stage 2's after 2 years and btw i just cut a 1.65 60foot fridaynight preloading is key

 

is most people using the ebrake to preload and my finall drive is 4.40 usdm type r tranny

 

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slipping is riding the clutch out of the hole. preloading is finding the point where the car starts to move by letting out the clutch. at that point yank the ebrake, and use it to creep the car into the beams.

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first of all, thanks for the explanation
I did a search on this cause Im a little nervous about breaking axles and what not, plus Im not familiar w/ preloading.

Question- at the point where you pull the ebrake up, you hold it up, correct? Til you're ready to go? And then you just dump the clutch, etc ? I know its a simple concept but I confuse myself