What's the best way to start off the line in an automatic

Big_C · 07-02-2012, 07:00 PM

Any ideas? Neutral drop? At what rpm? Or hold the brakes with the gas and go?

Jordo! · 07-02-2012, 07:47 PM

Best to check with the guys who drag the car for more details, but I believe: pull brake light fuse, stand on brake, launch at desired RPM.

But I honestly get plenty of torque (enough to start going sideways) just flooring it in first.

2004YZFR1 · 07-02-2012, 09:54 PM

I wouldn't do a neutral drop unless you want to mess up your tranny and or your carbon fiber driveline.

Z eliminator · 07-03-2012, 09:30 AM

never do a neutral drop. brake stand is the best 1700 rpm is where i launch at.
you need to have better rear tires or you will just spin them
Mine are 305 35 18 drag radials set at 15 psig.

zcar_dad · 07-03-2012, 10:29 AM

I would leave the shifter in D, stand on the brake and rev to 2000-2500 rpm and go when you see the last green light. It worked better having the tranny shift for itself at or close to 7000 rpm and avoided over revs if you are late shifting it manually.

07-02-2012, 07:00 PM	#1 (permalink)
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Jordo! A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2010 Location: nirvana Posts: 6,394 Drives: 2023 NATM Rep Power: 417	Best to check with the guys who drag the car for more details, but I believe: pull brake light fuse, stand on brake, launch at desired RPM. But I honestly get plenty of torque (enough to start going sideways) just flooring it in first. __________________ Enjoy it. Destroy it.

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2004YZFR1 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Las Vegas Nevada Posts: 308 Drives: 09 370Z yellow,auto Rep Power: 15	I wouldn't do a neutral drop unless you want to mess up your tranny and or your carbon fiber driveline. __________________ K & N Filters \| HPS silicone air intakes\| Fast Intentions CBE with 18" resonators \|

07-03-2012, 09:30 AM	#4 (permalink)
Z eliminator A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Ontario Canada Posts: 1,659 Drives: 370 Z 7AT Sports Rep Power: 18	never do a neutral drop. brake stand is the best 1700 rpm is where i launch at. you need to have better rear tires or you will just spin them Mine are 305 35 18 drag radials set at 15 psig. __________________ 12.343 @114.14 . 4.5 stroker motor is now being built. Dec 1 2015.

07-03-2012, 10:29 AM	#5 (permalink)
zcar_dad Base Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Kansas City, MO Posts: 126 Drives: 2009 Nismo 370 #67 Rep Power: 14	I would leave the shifter in D, stand on the brake and rev to 2000-2500 rpm and go when you see the last green light. It worked better having the tranny shift for itself at or close to 7000 rpm and avoided over revs if you are late shifting it manually. __________________ 2009 Nismo 370Z #0067, Brillant Silver

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