i can't get any lower than a 2.488 on my 60 ft on street tires what can i do to improve i tried launching at 3k that didn't work....... i tried 4500 and that was a disaster (wheel spin), so how can launch my turbo car a little better?

 

just test and tune.

how exactly are you launching?

Try launching somewhere in between there..

 

get yourself a MSD digital 6 or a 6aL with 2step rev limiter. should help your launches.

 

just buy slicks or drag dot tires

 

i have drag radials on the way......... and i have a two step with my hondata

 

slipping the clutch sometimes helps, if you can do it well. More clutch wear, of course.

 

get radius rods or tractions bars of some sort and see if it helps, if not then get some DOT slicks. Good Luck

 

as far as i know they don't offer any for a gen 2 integra

 

what kind of suspension do you have?

 

I took a long time to figure out how to launch, but even on my crappy tires I can now pull consistent 2.2s 60' times. How...?

Do a small burnout, just a couple of seconds. Street tires don't need more, but they do need some heat, especially if you've been sitting in between rounds. If the tires are already hot, leave them be. You need to gauge this yourself, there's no real rule.

I launched at 3k rpm for a while without burnout, and got consistent 2.3s 60's. Now I launch at 4k with a lightened flywheel and ACT HD PP after doing that short burnout and get 2.2s. I definitely recommend playing with the launch RPM, that's a pretty wide range you've tried. If 3k causes you to bog, go higher to 3.5k. Some wheelspin is alright, don't just mash the gas off the line - I usually engage the clutch fast and allow 2-3 tire revolutions (again, gauge this mentally) before hitting the gas. Do it right and the tires catch just as you hit the throttle.

 

you're revving too high for street tires that's why you're spinning like hell. just rev up to ~1500 rpm, then when you're ready to go, dump the clutch and go full throttle simultaneously. that's what i did on my h22/civic with balding stock goodyear integrity tires. i got a 2.0.

edit: i forgot you have turbo. i don't have any experience driving a turbo car so this may not work


[Modified by Salvatore Leone, 9:55 AM 8/9/2002]

 

i have it lowered with springs and tokico 5 way adjustables.......... i have the rears set all the way firm at 5 and the front set at 2, does that sound right?

 

buy an auto!! you suck!! and take the snows off!!

 

EAT A HOT DOG!!!!!!

 

ttt PLEASE this kid needs help!!!

 

you need to be slipping the clutch, hold the rev's at around 4k (judge for yourself) and slip the clutch as fast as possible without getting too much wheelspin. You'll eat up your clutch a little quicker this way but just remember "you've gotta pay to play". My $.02

 

yeah i know about paying to play......... i haven't tried slipping the clutch i will try that next time

 

slip the clutch for sure

 

thank you raene!

t..

 

I pull 1.6's all day long.............but that is on slicks. On my BFG drag radials......I dont even care because all I feel is wheelspin. Gotta love slicks!!!!!!!!!


Oh yeah, suspension is key!!! I have been through many setups and have found the one for me. Good luck!!


[Modified by SmoothVTEC, 2:25 AM 8/12/2002]

 

launch high and feather it on street tires, rev it up as high as you are willing to go and drop it on slicks, launching low wont get you anywhere trust me


[Modified by bretx0r, 10:34 PM 8/12/2002]

 

Your solution is to have me pilot it down the 1320 to show you how it's done

What did you trap?

- Louis

 

if "trap" is the same as my mph, then it was 107

 

what psi is in the tires when you're launching...i was pulling 2.2 consistant all day long on my 15in SI rims on my d16y8 boosted civic...everyone is right though..just play w/ it...everytime i was wheel spinning i lowered the psi a little more...try 15psi on the tires and go from there....launch from 3500 to 4000 and i flutter the gas while launching....but in the long run...SLICKS are the best! i love my MT's it's more of a rush to launch then anything else...

 

let me drive ......or mount your drag radials!!!!