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#31
05-01-2004, 10:51 PM
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Re: What is the best way to shift when racing?
just playing, technically, if you want the best shift point, get to a dyno, find out where the highest possible horsepower is made, and keep going, you need to find the spot where you can shift, and "fall onto" max hp. thats what drag racers do anyway
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#32
05-04-2004, 08:33 PM
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Re: What is the best way to shift when racing?
Powershifting is the best way. Keep your throttle down while u shift. Be VERY!!!! careful not to keep ur clutch down while ur gas pedal is down too LONG or else....YOUR GONNA BLOW UR TRANNY and BURN UR CLUTCH DISCS!!!!!
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#33
05-04-2004, 11:50 PM
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Re: Re: What is the best way to shift when racing?
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As drag1320 stated, take it to the dyno.The is the best way to know here your optimal shift points will be. You'd be suprised how some cars don't make as much power all the way up to redline as they do a few hundred rpms lower.
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#34
05-05-2004, 05:19 AM
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Re: What is the best way to shift when racing?
This past weekend, for the first time, I completely "flat footed" the 3rd --> 4th shift.
I stayed 100% throtle and shifted extremely fast. Everything was 100% smooth - no jerk ... it was perfect. IT also netted me back-to-back new personal best times. 11.74 followed by a 11.73. Previosuly, I always tried to stay on some level of throttle while shifting ... but not 100%. It felt good 
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#35
05-13-2004, 11:22 AM
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fast, faster, fastest
Real men powershift their cars, no if, ands, or buts. It will make your go faster in the 1/4 too as long as you aren't revving to high past peak hp. However, there are obviously some real risks, ie destroying your tranny, frying your clutch, or blowing your motor if you miss a shift. Fox mustangs were famous for blowing up the stock T5 tranny when powershifting. But, with that you can pick up probably .2 sec ET in the 1/4 vs. moderate shifting.
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