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#1
05-03-2004, 12:18 PM
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Help Launching 98 Cobra
I have a 1998 Cobra Conv. with a K+N aircharger, and Flowmasters on it. My friend recently got a 2001 Mustang GT conv. Of course we raced about 4 times, and split. We did not race that far (almost 2 thenths of a mile), but after driving his car, I feel like it should not be even close. The thing is he has an auto with traction control, and I have a stick. I am spinning through the first 2 gears. I have only had the car for 2 weeks. What do you do to control this? Do you ride the clutch out? Dump it at lower RPM's? Please help. Thanks!
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#2
05-03-2004, 03:33 PM
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Re: Help Launching 98 Cobra
What's the condition of your tires? And what are they?
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2001 Camaro SS #2239 of 6332 1/4 mile time: 13.575 @ 105.55 mph, 60' time: 2.276 307.1 rwhp, 330.1 rwtq = 353.2 hp, 379.5 lb ft torque Options: SLP Front Grille w/ SS Center Logo, 17" ZR1 Chrome rims, 6 speed, Hurst Short Throw Shifter, Monsoon 500 Watt Sound System, T-tops, 1LE Performance Suspension Mods: Holley PS Air Filter, SLP Air Box Lid w/ Mr. Ed's pipe fix, SLP CAI, SLP Bellows, SLP LM, SLP Y-pipe, SLP 160 Thermo, SLP Temp Module, SLP STB, KBDD SFC
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#3
05-03-2004, 11:13 PM
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Re: Help Launching 98 Cobra
how high are u revving?
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 R.I.P. Andy, A great guy and an even better friend. 2000 Z28 A4: Patriot 226 cam, Comp 918's, Comp Ti retainers, HSW 100 shot, Vig 3600 stall, Richmond 3.73's, 2.5in TD's w/ H-pipe & 1-chamber flowmasters, 160* stat, TSP Lid, K&N filter, MSD wires. Buried Needle Racing!!!
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#4
05-03-2004, 11:43 PM
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Re: Help Launching 98 Cobra
Don't rev to high on take offs unless you have tires that will stick through it. What kind of tires do you have.
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#6
05-04-2004, 08:07 AM
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I am not sure how good of a tire for traction it is, but I have Goodyear ZR45'2 in the rear. They look brand new, and they are 245/45/17's. I think I revved too high coming out, but it seems that even if I come out easy, and then floor it, they still break. Then if I power shift into second, and continue spinning.
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#8
05-04-2004, 08:57 AM
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Re: Help Launching 98 Cobra
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#9
05-04-2004, 11:55 AM
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Re: Help Launching 98 Cobra
I will have to look into the tires. How do you normally come out of the hole though? 2000RPM dump? I think I am off coming out of the hole itself other than the tires too. I cannot accept being beat by a stock Automatic GT.
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