Launching the Z ?

Read T · 11-15-2014, 07:25 AM

My thoughts on Launching the 370z:
1) If you want to drag race, you got the wrong car.
2) At the track you will have a rolling start
3) Most Autocross tracks are designed so that the launch isn't important, and start timing about 20 feet in or after the first turn (otherwise AWD would have a huge advantage)
4) On the street, there is no reason for launching your car

Tadpole · 11-15-2014, 09:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Read T

My thoughts on Launching the 370z:
1) If you want to drag race, you got the wrong car.
2) At the track you will have a rolling start
3) Most Autocross tracks are designed so that the launch isn't important, and start timing about 20 feet in or after the first turn (otherwise AWD would have a huge advantage)
4) On the street, there is no reason for launching your car

That is arguable about drag racing.

Read T · 11-15-2014, 10:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Tadpole

That is arguable about drag racing.

Oh I know, and plenty of people to drag the Z. It's just my opinion

falconfixer · 11-15-2014, 10:46 AM

Plenty more red light racers than those legally drag racing IMHO

4TthAnnyZ · 11-15-2014, 10:58 AM

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Originally Posted by falconfixer

Plenty more red light racers than those legally drag racing IMHO

yolo.

Read T · 11-15-2014, 11:42 AM

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Originally Posted by falconfixer

Plenty more red light racers than those legally drag racing IMHO

In that case, neutral drops should be fine for them.

UNKNOWN_370 · 11-15-2014, 04:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Read T

My thoughts on Launching the 370z:
1) If you want to drag race, you got the wrong car.
2) At the track you will have a rolling start
3) Most Autocross tracks are designed so that the launch isn't important, and start timing about 20 feet in or after the first turn (otherwise AWD would have a huge advantage)
4) On the street, there is no reason for launching your car

1. That depends on what you're racing against
2. True
3. True
4. True, but you can't blame people for wanting to have fun on a closed, back or country road. It's a sports car. People wanna do sporty shyt.

11-15-2014, 07:25 AM	#1 (permalink)
Read T A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2012 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 1,046 Drives: 11 Nissan 370z BC 6M Rep Power: 20	My thoughts on Launching the 370z: 1) If you want to drag race, you got the wrong car. 2) At the track you will have a rolling start 3) Most Autocross tracks are designed so that the launch isn't important, and start timing about 20 feet in or after the first turn (otherwise AWD would have a huge advantage) 4) On the street, there is no reason for launching your car __________________ 2011 Nissan 370z Black Cherry Sport Pkg - Daily Driver, , 1960 Morgan +4 fun car, 1986 BMW 325ES, 1998 M3 and 1996 Spec Miata - Race Cars SUPPORT TEAM WINSOME RACING - WRL, CHUMP, LEMONS

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11-15-2014, 10:46 AM	#4 (permalink)
falconfixer Track Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: 10aC Posts: 978 Drives: Taco Rep Power: 78	Plenty more red light racers than those legally drag racing IMHO