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racing autos! - 6/21/2006 12:42:12 AM

Yashar

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when you guys race your autos how in the world do you get a good take off

withoutt killing hte transmission?

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RE: racing autos! - 6/21/2006 1:05:28 AM

NickSezz

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power brake it...hold the brake all the way down and rev the engine as high as you can w/o letting the wheels spin....when u see green, let off the brake and floor the gas...

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RE: racing autos! - 6/21/2006 1:10:53 AM

hamidlmt

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powerbraking isn't too hard on the tranny.... you're only reving to 1500-2000 rpm's or so for a couple seconds. Racing isn't exactly pampering any part of your ride.

a limited slip differential greatly helps with launches too.

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RE: racing autos! - 6/21/2006 1:17:12 AM

teacherman

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quote:

ORIGINAL: NickSezz

power brake it...hold the brake all the way down and rev the engine as high as you can w/o letting the wheels spin....when u see green, let off the brake and floor the gas...

Holy geeeeez!! ANd what exactly does the takeoff feel like?? I do not picture myself ever doing this but it sounds bad ass.

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RE: racing autos! - 6/21/2006 1:18:33 AM

HxCory

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quote:

ORIGINAL: hamidlmt

powerbraking isn't too hard on the tranny.... you're only reving to 1500-2000 rpm's or so for a couple seconds. Racing isn't exactly pampering any part of your ride.

a limited slip differential greatly helps with launches too.

Seconded.
LSD+Gears+Better brakes=Better Auto launches

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RE: racing autos! - 6/21/2006 1:19:04 AM

Yashar

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yeah i know powerbreaking
i just dont want to hurt my baby :0 lol

my first car what cna i say

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RE: racing autos! - 6/21/2006 1:20:16 AM

HxCory

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Powerbraking shouldn't hurt anything, if anything your tires might get lower milage and same with your brakes.
But I'm also a newbie Auto Launcher, all my previous cars were Sticks, so I love the Auto and hate it at the same time haha

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RE: racing autos! - 6/21/2006 1:45:05 AM

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get awd, an insanely strong clutch, some drag radials, and a v10. OH OH! and a neck brace for the whiplash.

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