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Wut Rpm 2 Launch at??

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Old May 20, 2003 | 08:22 PM
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Default Wut Rpm 2 Launch at??

I have 95 hatch with a jdm b16a, Ha Sport mounts, and I/H/E. Wut rpm do you think I should launch at??
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Old May 20, 2003 | 08:24 PM
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tires?
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Old May 20, 2003 | 08:28 PM
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Just regular street tires.
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Old May 20, 2003 | 08:30 PM
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i launch at 5k with my azenis's
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Old May 20, 2003 | 08:37 PM
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Default Re: Wut Rpm 2 Launch at?? (ek4 fa sho)

more specific? directional tires? all seasons....name, brand...if u had nitto 555r drag radials...then u can launch it pretty high. azenis are good track tires, but not really meant for drag
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Old May 20, 2003 | 09:22 PM
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Move this to drag forum.
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Old May 20, 2003 | 09:36 PM
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I launch at 5K
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Old May 20, 2003 | 09:42 PM
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Default Re: Wut Rpm 2 Launch at?? (RK)

with my b16 i launched at 3grand straight dropped the clutch and straight slammed the gas.

with my b18c1 i launched between 3-4 grand (depending on surface traction)
feathered it til i caught traction and then floored it.

edit* all on cold street tires.
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