How do you guys drag???

[Ethan_R33]

Hi guys,
just wondering how you guys launch when dragging from a dead stop........
Ive heard that putting the handbrake on, slowly letting the clutch out and then dropping the handbrake and clutch can be a good method.
Or is it best to not use the handbrake and drop the clutch.

andrew

[RazorGTR]

You should only use the handbrake if your car is equipped with a launch control device. They are usually set up to be activated via the handbrake.

Slipping the clutch is ok, but not recomended. That would work for a while if you have a factory type clutch. Those who use paddle clutches will only burn them out.

[Spec2 Girl]

So if you have a foot on the clutch, a foot on the accelerator, and you don't use the handbrake, how do you make sure you don't roll backwards or forwards??

[moondog]

hmm bugger - that was me dat said dat. Ever since Andy's turned into a net addict, I have to make sure she's logged out before I post. :argue:

[RazorGTR]

The staging area of the drag strip is flat. Your car will not roll forward or backwards.

[moondog]

Guess I'm just used to shitty NZ roads, which are anything but flat; anywhere you go. Consequently, if I'm stationary, I just assume I need to hold the brake on.

[MarioGTR]

The proper way to launch a 4WD turbo car is to use the handbrake.

1/. Put the handbrake on to a moderate level (depening upon your HP level).

2/. Redline the motor (your redline should be set correctly for your power band).

3/. Engage first gear.

4/. Step off the clutch.

5/. Slowly drop the hand brake through first gear, and if you've timed it right, by the time the hand brake is down, it is time to select 2nd gear.

Reasons: Pre-load 1st gear to obtain more boost off the line, reduce wheelspin (very important in a GTR, as rear bias will make it a bitch off the line with big HP).

Mario.

[GTR-80Y]

Hand brake all the way through first???? i use it to load up and then go but releasin though to the top of first?? Would you suggest it for the rear wheel gts-t mario??

[dejoux]

You dont drag with the handbrake on, how can that help, itll slow you down and cause a hell of a lot of wear to your rear brake pads and cause a lot of heat.

[BDP]

id believe Mario man.....

[OzzieR33]

FTO Girl

when u gonna talk that lad of yours into the whale bodykit or buying u a turbo kit for the FTO!!!!!

u could always sell all his starwars stuff hehe

[moondog]

Originally posted by OzzieR33
FTO Girl

when u gonna talk that lad of yours into the whale bodykit or buying u a turbo kit for the FTO!!!!!

u could always sell all his starwars stuff hehe

Let me guess.........Troy?????

Starwars stuff dun gunna get sold!

The Whale kit's already been put on - remember the pics?? The thing was, I attracted a bit too much attention, and some theiving scum nicked it!! So if anyone sees a Whale kit on a Skyline, pull them over, pull it off, and courier it back to me :finger: :frog:

[SlowGts-t]

I normally drag by putting on me girlfriend's dress and knickers..

[Spec2 Girl]

Originally posted by OzzieR33
FTO Girl

when u gonna talk that lad of yours into the whale bodykit or buying u a turbo kit for the FTO!!!!!

u could always sell all his starwars stuff hehe

I know, he's just soooo inconsiderate. I mean it was my birthday last week, and he bought me a pod filter. Jeez, you'd think he would have at least bought me the turbo kit!! We're only talking $10k here!!! He must not love me very much eh?!! :silly2: :evillaugh

[Ethan_R33]

Hey thanks guys.

Mario, would it be any different with a rear wheel GTS-T (thats what i have)??????

thanks, andrew