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Oct 24, 2003 | 08:48 PM

kabaroo

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launch problems

i was doing a practice launch only at 3500 rpm and my front end started hoping like mad. i have yoko paradas 205/40/16 and im wondering how i solve this. i alot have nuespeed race springs on koni yellows. yellows are 1/2 turn from full. would launching at higher rpm help? thanks.

Oct 24, 2003 | 08:50 PM

blackhatchy

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Re: launch problems (kabaroo)

maybe launching at a lower rpm would help.

Oct 24, 2003 | 09:02 PM

bearboy80

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Re: launch problems (blackhatchy)

deflate the tire pressure to 20psi or so.

Oct 24, 2003 | 09:06 PM

blackhatchy

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Re: launch problems (bearboy80)

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by bearboy80 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">deflate the tire pressure to 20psi or so.</TD></TR></TABLE>

ahh i knew i was forgetting something

Oct 24, 2003 | 09:09 PM

jovial111

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Re: launch problems (blackhatchy)

i feel your pain man...

my 60' is a consistant 2.3 and i have tried everything under the sun to get it down... it seems that feathering the clutch is a decent way to prevent wheel hop but i sure would like some lessons!