Launching your car

[mic84]

i was jus wondering what is the best way to launch a turbo car?..at what rpm to start up with?and what rpm to change gear?..i know this is a noob question,so well..

 

[Tsi_User]

check out vfaq.com, they have different launcing techniques for all different makes and models of DSMs

 

[andymoraitis]

There's a pretty good thread here on what some fellow members do:

http://www.dsmtuners.com/forums/showthread.php?t=162232&highlight=fwd+launch

You can also try:

http://www.vfaq.com

I don't envy people who have to launch high horsepower FWD cars, but once you get the hang of it, you'll have the satisfaction of being able to read the track and obtain consistent 60' times. If you want to read more threads, do a search for fwd and launch. I had a bunch come up.

Hope that helps,

Andy

 

[mic84]

thanks for the replies man.but i still cant find the vfaq section launches for all dsms?damn..can i get the link of something?

 

[andymoraitis]

I understand your frustration, but there are tons of web resources out there that will give you basic guides on how to launch. However, every car is different as is every driver. The best way for you to learn is to practice and keep at it. You'll know you have it right when the car comes off the line with a minimum of wheel spin (this requires you to slip the clutch and not dump it and also modulate the throttle so that you don't roast the tires). Once you complete the 1-2 shift, you should be able to get on it and your momentum will help carry you down track.

Other general information to know is that if you come off the line and the car nosedives, the RPM's are too low. This is referred to as bogging and it hurts 60' times almost as much as spinning. There's a fine line between keeping the nose in the air, bogging the launch and spinning the tires. You'll just have to understand the basic principles, practice what works best for you and understand that launching an FWD on street tires isn't an easy thing. Makes me glad I have AWD.

Hope that helps,

Andy

 

[mic84]

alrite man..hehhee..thanks a bunch=]