tips on launching a 98 Z28 M6

[keerus]

would anyone like to describe their launch procedure? i went to the track, albeit for the first time, and my 60' times were in the 2.6-2.7 range. i just can't seem to hook up, i spin through the majority of first gear. any advice would be greatly appreciated.

[Mr. Luos]

Damn. Don't get anxious. That appears to be your enemy.

I was in the 2.5 60' range my first time out. Now, on street tires, I get 2.2's. Takes practice.

Are you trying to warm up street tires?? If you are, don't. Just chirp them once to clean them off. I was launching from about 2,800 RPM's, and trying to drag the clutch out a little bit, just dumping would get a ton of spinning.

Hope that helps some, good luck!

[Genopsyde]

get some drag radials.

[Genopsyde]

I asked a buddy of mine who has an M6 and this is what he said...

"The RPM really depends on how much the rear end can handle. But being there is a traction problem, the lower the better. Before I had the drag radials, I would launch at 2500, roll it off the line and then nail it. The tires would still spin but would recover fairly quickly though. With the drag radials, I have launched at 4500 and with the new cam and 12-bolt, I will be launching at 5000."

[dandyl]

sounds like too many ponies for youre tire sellection...do you warm youre tires up first or start cold? if so heat them up a bit besides rubber smells good and see if they stick better when hot..

[Mr. Luos]

Originally Posted by dandyl

sounds like too many ponies for youre tire sellection...do you warm youre tires up first or start cold? if so heat them up a bit besides rubber smells good and see if they stick better when hot..

Street tires perform worse when heated. Slicks and DR's are better warm.

[sykotic1]

surprised noone mentioned it but you can deflate your tires a bit. id be careful but a bit cant hurt.

[LT1MAN]

you just gotta find that sweet spot in your clutch that has the perfect balance to get you completely off of the clutch-fast-without spinning the tires. if you have piece of shit tires then you just have to compensate with less throttle, but its all about the footwork.