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Old Jan 8, 2003 | 09:55 AM
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Default 1/4 mile launch

I need some help to launch my teg, what is the max rev to launch?

My setup is very quiet(Integra 2000 GSR):
DC 4-1, Short air filter.

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Old Jan 12, 2003 | 03:22 PM
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Default Re: 1/4 mile launch (luiggie)

if its on street tires..around 3000rpm
if its on slicks..around 4000rpm

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Old Jan 12, 2003 | 05:08 PM
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Default Re: 1/4 mile launch (D-Man)

you can get by with more revs than that with slicks. I hold it at around 7200 with a 2 step
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Old Jan 12, 2003 | 06:56 PM
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Default Re: 1/4 mile launch (boosted3g)

6.5-7k launch with slicks.
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Old Jan 12, 2003 | 08:37 PM
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Default Re: 1/4 mile launch (B_s)

4k on slicks????????try 7k and up. launchin at 4k or so u WILL break more axles than launching higher
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Old Jan 12, 2003 | 10:38 PM
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i would launch at 3000 on street tires and 7500 on slicks, but you have to feather the clutch out or else you'll have sick wheel hop.
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Old Jan 12, 2003 | 11:44 PM
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Default Re: 1/4 mile launch (ISELLRIGHTHANDDRIVES)

7k
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Old Jan 13, 2003 | 01:16 AM
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Default Re: 1/4 mile launch (D-Man)

if its on street tires..around 3000rpm
if its on slicks..around 4000rpm
3000rpm on street tires? nooo no no no. i have a stock gsr cept for aem cai and i launch at 4500 rpm. they spin yes at first only a bit but after it grabs ur right up in the rpms right away. still manages a 14.8-14.9 e.t. and 2.3 60' launching at 3000 would cause the revs to drop out of the power range after grabbing. with my experience anything under 4000 rpm tends to bog. but thats just me.
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Old Jan 13, 2003 | 03:11 PM
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Default Re: 1/4 mile launch (redteg1)

Thanks!
I will try 3,500 because 4,000 begin to spin out of control.
Thanks!

PS
Street tires and bad weather(Puerto Rico) warm.
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Old Jan 13, 2003 | 06:26 PM
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Default Re: 1/4 mile launch (luiggie)

take note that launching on slicks at 7000+ rpm will aid you in finding weak links in your drivetrain system quite effectively, if you get what i am saying.
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Old Jan 15, 2003 | 02:15 AM
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Default Re: 1/4 mile launch (bretx0r)

which is why I run 20x8x14 slicks and a "weak" used Centerforce DF clutch setup.

I've launched at 7800 rpm many times, just make sure helmet is against head rest before dumping the clutch.
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Old Jan 17, 2003 | 03:56 AM
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Default Re: 1/4 mile launch (Mista Bone)

tttt

Another question.
I have a friend that use the e-brake for launch, rev the car til 5k pull the clutch a little and when the ligth turn green bummmm!
Advantage , Disadvantage??
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