How to achieve best 1/4 time?

NewlyIMPORTed · 04-19-2010, 04:55 PM

no dont put the brakes on and rev to 2500!! haha im just saying thats what i do with a MT and yeah its bad to rev to 5 grand and dump the clutch but 2500 with a smooth launch isnt bad

370ZGhost · 04-19-2010, 05:05 PM

grrr...i still dont know what i should do? should i atleast use manual mode, or reg drive? or is there any definent answer whether to leave vdc on or off....or do i have the best advantage launch in reverse with vdc off?

Red370 · 04-19-2010, 05:07 PM

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Originally Posted by 370ZGhost

grrr...i still dont know what i should do? should i atleast use manual mode, or reg drive? or is there any definent answer whether to leave vdc on or off....or do i have the best advantage launch in reverse in manual mode with vdc off?

VDC will bog your engine once you lose traction. Leave it off. Dont attempt to launch your car by revving with your foot on the brake. Last yellow hits, hit the throttle about 30%, once you grip, mash and bang through the gears, in your case, click through the gears.

Viera · 04-20-2010, 07:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Red370

VDC will bog your engine once you lose traction. Leave it off. Dont attempt to launch your car by revving with your foot on the brake. Last yellow hits, hit the throttle about 30%, once you grip, mash and bang through the gears, in your case, click through the gears.

Hahaha... click through the gears...

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370ZGhost Base Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Tulsa, Oklahoma Age: 39 Posts: 42 Drives: 10' 370Z Touring/Nav Rep Power: 17	grrr...i still dont know what i should do? should i atleast use manual mode, or reg drive? or is there any definent answer whether to leave vdc on or off....or do i have the best advantage launch in reverse with vdc off?