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Old 28-01-2008, 11:58 AM
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Default RWD launch... tips anyone?

as the title says, having trouble launching the car off the line...
generally (on my old tyres) a good launch could be achieved by sitting the car at 4k and letting off the clutch in a controlled manner, with the rear end lurching to the right a little it set off nice...

but now i cant seem to launch... it just sits on its arse and the revs drop and... nothing.
any tips on the launch, i want to get some practice in before doing the strip!!
Old 28-01-2008, 12:00 PM
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surface will be SO different for grip at the strip i dont think practicing on the road will tell you fuck all mate, esp as you have launched plenty of times before.

you need to go to the strip n practice there. sometimes its grippier than the road, quite often on normal non-prepped days its much slippier.

you having too much or not enough grip now? cant tell what you mean.
Old 28-01-2008, 12:00 PM
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if its bogging down either use more revs or cross your fingers and be more aggressive with the clutch

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More revs and dump the clutch.
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do it like this

http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=46MKHJU0yWM
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better quality vid of above

http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=DKiOFa...eature=related
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Originally Posted by Dan@FastFord
lol, quality...
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