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b1adesofcha0s · 03-04-2011, 09:02 AM

That's an amazing time jnaut, congrats!

I'm heading out to the drag strip for the first time ever next weekend and was hoping you guys could give me some tips/advice. I have a stock 7AT. Thanks!

steveg78 · 03-04-2011, 09:27 AM

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Originally Posted by b1adesofcha0s

That's an amazing time jnaut, congrats!

I'm heading out to the drag strip for the first time ever next weekend and was hoping you guys could give me some tips/advice. I have a stock 7AT. Thanks!

Load the trans & hit the gas on the last yellow. Never wait for the green!

b1adesofcha0s · 03-04-2011, 09:33 AM

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Load the trans & hit the gas on the last yellow. Never wait for the green!

What do you mean by load the trans? Sorry, I'm a total newb when it comes to this stuff, but I'm trying to learn

steveg78 · 03-04-2011, 09:42 AM

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Originally Posted by b1adesofcha0s

What do you mean by load the trans? Sorry, I'm a total newb when it comes to this stuff, but I'm trying to learn

Hit the gas and the brake to the point where the brakes can barely hold the car back... when the last yellow lights up, hit the gas.

EDIT: AT guys might want to chime in cause there may be a sweep spot rpm-wise of where to hold it.

b1adesofcha0s · 03-04-2011, 10:59 AM

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Originally Posted by steveg78

Hit the gas and the brake to the point where the brakes can barely hold the car back... when the last yellow lights up, hit the gas.

EDIT: AT guys might want to chime in cause there may be a sweep spot rpm-wise of where to hold it.

Oh, yeah I've done that like 2 or 3 times, but it was like 25*F outside and I had VDC on. All I got was wheel spin, but I think it may have been slightly quicker than when I just hit the gas without holding the brake. I haven't tried it with VDC off and with warmer temps yet, but will probably do so before I head out to the drag strip.

Zrod · 03-04-2011, 11:14 AM

Congrats Jnaut ive been following your progress for a while cant wait to see your times on some slicks.

b1ades if your just looking to get a good time dont even worry about the lights or the car next to you just go when your ready, time doesnt start till you move.

b1adesofcha0s · 03-04-2011, 11:28 AM

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Congrats Jnaut ive been following your progress for a while cant wait to see your times on some slicks.

b1ades if your just looking to get a good time dont even worry about the lights or the car next to you just go when your ready, time doesnt start till you move.

Yeah just trying to have fun and see what my car can do. First sports car + first day at drag strip = super fun! I get to drive my car fast and do it safely

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b1adesofcha0s A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: MD Posts: 40,963 Drives: HypeTrain Choo Choo! Rep Power: 142	That's an amazing time jnaut, congrats! I'm heading out to the drag strip for the first time ever next weekend and was hoping you guys could give me some tips/advice. I have a stock 7AT. Thanks!