Perfect Launch

I read in another forum about getting a perfect launch. I have a 5spd without a tach. I was waondering if anyone could tell me how to get a perfect launch for a drag race. thanks

I read in another forum about getting a perfect launch. I have a 5spd without a tach. I was waondering if anyone could tell me how to get a perfect launch for a drag race. thanks

start engine
press brake
press clutch
shift to first
press accelerator.


BAM!

and you're off...

well thanks for that i was looking for something more technical though. like holding at rpms and stuff like that

There isn't anything technical about it, at least when you don't have a tach.

Even then, its not really so much technical as it is "feeling" your car. Best way to improve your time is to go out to the strip and practice it.

Yeah there is too many x factors involed with anyones car to give any clear cut THIS is how you get a perfect launch. There are things to consider such as tires, the trees timing how deep or shallow into stage are you. Theres just alot involed. Its just one of those go out and do it sort of things. You need to hit the track and feel out the lights with your car. Mix things up and try alot of different approaches to it. Mostly just dont be afraid to red light it a few dozen times before you get it down right.

My best to date is a .003 launch. Since I dont have the fastest car on the planet I like to make sure my launches are as tight as possible off the line.

alrighty thanks for the info. i havent been to the track with this car yet, so ill have to see how it goes once i do.

i race soccer moms who drive honda odysseys... soon as the light turns green i'm gone.... and her kids be like mommmmmmmmmm! he beat you!!

i race soccer moms who drive honda odysseys... soon as the light turns green i'm gone.... and her kids be like mommmmmmmmmm! he beat you!!
:lol: you are fucked up

in my town, if i got caught by the police racing some punk teenager, then i got caught racing a van full of kids with their mother driving, the van full of kids race would bring the greater punishment, and it should, cuz thats just fucking dumb

in my town, if i got caught by the police racing some punk teenager, then i got caught racing a van full of kids with their mother driving, the van full of kids race would bring the greater punishment, and it should, cuz thats just fucking dumb


you all have to understand that i don't get to 2nd gear for about 6-7 seconds @ 35mph. and i don't have a tach...

only speeding tickets i got were 35 in a 30 (case dismissed) and 29 in a 20 school zone (i just paid that one)

ok, so.... what does that have to do with racing a van full of little kids??

ok, so.... what does that have to do with racing a van full of little kids??

what i'm saying is that there is little to no danger when you're racing at or below the speed limit. and the driver of the van isn't really racing you.

alright, ill agree with that, but thats not really racing, i have no problem with just flying around some dumb cunt on her cell phone with a van full of kids going 15 under the speed limit (which i think is also dangerous, driving 15 under the speed limit)

when i had my 91 sentra automatic i used to "race" mustang gt's. notice the "" around race. who cares everyone messes around as long as you dont speed to much over or get caught its all good.

who cares everyone messes around as long as you dont speed to much over or get caught its all good.:werd:

lol, cop didnt see it, i didnt do it

lol, cop didnt see it, i didnt do ithaha damn straight. now dont get me wrong i obey the law and everything.................umm what the hell am i talking about of course i dont lol i love street racing. its an awesome adrenaline rush if you ask me. but with actions comes punishment :banghead: