7AT Times and Launch Tips

Hammtastic · 10-03-2014, 12:48 PM

After doing some research I have figured out that the best times seem to come with VDC off. I have also read that removing the brake fuse is also beneficial. If anyone can confirm these 2 tips, with experience, please do so.

While you're at it, post your slips and mods with any additional tips for launching the 7AT. If you ran completely stock, those times would be appreciated too.

FPenvy · 10-03-2014, 12:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Z4U2NV

After doing some research I have figured out that the best times seem to come with VDC off. I have also read that removing the brake fuse is also beneficial. If anyone can confirm these 2 tips, with experience, please do so.

While you're at it, post your slips and mods with any additional tips for launching the 7AT. If you ran completely stock, those times would be appreciated too.

never ran stock but at first with just my exhaust i was running 13.1-13.5 depending on conditions and whatnot.

added intakes and tune then ran 12.89@111mph as my personal best the next day.

Jordo! · 10-03-2014, 01:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Z4U2NV

After doing some research I have figured out that the best times seem to come with VDC off. I have also read that removing the brake fuse is also beneficial. If anyone can confirm these 2 tips, with experience, please do so.

While you're at it, post your slips and mods with any additional tips for launching the 7AT. If you ran completely stock, those times would be appreciated too.

There's a thread for time slips.

Pulling the brake fuse is so you can stand on the brake and launch at a higher RPM (avoids throttle cut when both are fully depressed).

Not sure what consensus is on best launch method, but I'm sure someone else will be able to weigh in on this.

FPenvy · 10-03-2014, 01:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Jordo!

There's a thread for time slips.

Pulling the brake fuse is so you can stand on the brake and launch at a higher RPM (avoids throttle cut when both are fully depressed).

Not sure what consensus is on best launch method, but I'm sure someone else will be able to weigh in on this.

any time i have apply any throttle for a launch with the 7AT at the track it ends up in wheel spin and higher ET times.

Jordo! · 10-03-2014, 01:16 PM

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Originally Posted by FPenvy

any time i have apply any throttle for a launch with the 7AT at the track it ends up in wheel spin and higher ET times.

That figures. I didn't think anyone could even get off the line revving much above 2.5K anyway, which is around when the throttle cut kicks in.

Horsing around with brake stand launches has always gotten me rotating

FPenvy · 10-03-2014, 01:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Jordo!

That figures. I didn't think anyone could even get off the line revving much above 2.5K anyway, which is around when the throttle cut kicks in.

Horsing around with brake stand launches has always gotten me rotating

yup!
thats why i just light brake to hold me on the line.
3rd yellow light hits
smash gas pedal to the floor
about 7200-7500 RPMs - grab 2nd lol
and you know the rest.

typically i'm at the redline in 4th at the finish line.

Hammtastic · 10-03-2014, 01:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jordo!

There's a thread for time slips.

Pulling the brake fuse is so you can stand on the brake and launch at a higher RPM (avoids throttle cut when both are fully depressed).

Not sure what consensus is on best launch method, but I'm sure someone else will be able to weigh in on this.

That thread has so many pointless posts, I honestly got tired of sifting through the BS. And they don't post their method of launching, which in my experience, is the most important part of a good ET.

FPenvy · 10-03-2014, 01:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Z4U2NV

That thread has so many pointless posts, I honestly got tired of sifting through the BS. And they don't post their method of launching, which in my experience, is the most important part of a good ET.

launching the 7AT is a rough thing to do without good rubber out back.

launching on street tires has just resulted in wheel spin for me.

i havent had drag radials on yet so maybe with those and good track prep i can launch and come back with my experiences.

that wont be until next spring though.

evil370z · 10-03-2014, 01:39 PM

i got a 2013 touring sports 7at with stillen gen 3

best advice on how to launch the car from the line and what gear to put it in from a 20 roll out, i usualy put it in 1st gear.

advice will help, got a big race tn

FPenvy · 10-03-2014, 01:40 PM

someone just started the same thread a hour ago.

here it is

7AT Times and Launch Tips

JARblue · 10-03-2014, 01:40 PM

This guy started an identical thread less than an hour ago...

7AT Times and Launch Tips

FPenvy · 10-03-2014, 01:40 PM

i win!

JARblue · 10-03-2014, 01:41 PM

lol nice work Presto

Pie · 10-03-2014, 01:42 PM

evil370z · 10-03-2014, 01:44 PM

thanks guys

10-03-2014, 12:48 PM	#1 (permalink)
Hammtastic Base Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: NC Posts: 113 Drives: '14 370Z MB 7AT Rep Power: 10	7AT Times and Launch Tips After doing some research I have figured out that the best times seem to come with VDC off. I have also read that removing the brake fuse is also beneficial. If anyone can confirm these 2 tips, with experience, please do so. While you're at it, post your slips and mods with any additional tips for launching the 7AT. If you ran completely stock, those times would be appreciated too.

10-03-2014, 01:39 PM	#9 (permalink)
evil370z Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: New York Posts: 365 Drives: 14 touring/sport/6MT Rep Power: 11	My 7at .. Launching advice i got a 2013 touring sports 7at with stillen gen 3 best advice on how to launch the car from the line and what gear to put it in from a 20 roll out, i usualy put it in 1st gear. advice will help, got a big race tn __________________ 2014 White Tour/Sports Package 6MT , RJM Adjustable Clutch Pedal, GT-R Start, Stillen CAI, Z1 25 Row Oil Cooler, Motordyne E370, Swifts, 20mm/25mm, SPL Rear Camber TOTALED 10/24/14 2013 Black Tour/Sports Package

10-03-2014, 01:40 PM	#11 (permalink)
JARblue A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Austin, TX Age: 43 Posts: 36,449 Drives: 11 Z34, 98 E36 M3 Rep Power: 2684440	This guy started an identical thread less than an hour ago... 7AT Times and Launch Tips __________________ 2011 370Z 6MT Sport Gun Metallic \| ARC \| CJM \| Ecutek \| FI \| Fujimura \| R2C \| SPL \| Stillen \| TWM \| Z1 \| ZSpeed \|

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JARblue A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Austin, TX Age: 43 Posts: 36,449 Drives: 11 Z34, 98 E36 M3 Rep Power: 2684440	lol nice work Presto Pie likes this. __________________ 2011 370Z 6MT Sport Gun Metallic \| ARC \| CJM \| Ecutek \| FI \| Fujimura \| R2C \| SPL \| Stillen \| TWM \| Z1 \| ZSpeed \|

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evil370z Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: New York Posts: 365 Drives: 14 touring/sport/6MT Rep Power: 11	thanks guys __________________ 2014 White Tour/Sports Package 6MT , RJM Adjustable Clutch Pedal, GT-R Start, Stillen CAI, Z1 25 Row Oil Cooler, Motordyne E370, Swifts, 20mm/25mm, SPL Rear Camber TOTALED 10/24/14 2013 Black Tour/Sports Package

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