’03 V6 Mustang - Launch R

Corrupted · 10-22-2003, 01:55 AM

What is the best RPM to launch this car based on what you guys know for an all out drag 

I'm aware its not amazingly fast, but this guy witha Celica GT talks alot of trash =) we are planning on racing, but i haven't really played around with launching rpms.. everything is stock and i'm just looking for a number to start playing around at?



Put this in the v6 forum as well, wasn't sure which one it belonged in

Thanks for any help

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mdvaldosta · 10-22-2003, 11:10 AM

Id say launch it at around 5000 rpm's and feather the clutch all the way through 1st gear, but if you wanna be traditional then I would guess 3000 - 35000rpm would be a good place to start

vfast · 10-22-2003, 11:25 AM

start with 1500 and work you way up or down as needed

redneck101 · 10-22-2003, 02:14 PM

Celica GT's are pretty fast for what they are. Better be on your game!..<IMG src=smileys/smiley20.gif border="0">

Corrupted · 10-22-2003, 03:34 PM

ahha, i know they are nice game for a v6, that's why i'm asking advice from people who may have more experience with their car than i do 

i told him to wait a little for me to get used to this car, i just got it and traded in my 2002 zx2, which is not a bad car itself, this is just.. alot more car

my car is 5 speed as well as his car, mine is 03 and his is.. not 03, but a newer model.. 01 or 02, i think i gotta get it straight off the line or i just won't, heh.. and i have a huge bottom end compared to his

vfast · 10-22-2003, 03:59 PM

go practice

Dan04COBRA · 10-22-2003, 07:34 PM

Damn!

With my GT, I couldn't launch any higher than 2000 rpms otherwise I would REALLY spin & wheel hop all the way through 2nd & 3rd... I know he has a V6, but I saw a similar discussion and the guy had a V8!

Corrupted · 10-22-2003, 08:38 PM

and i know the guy in the celica likes to powershift, so should i also do that?

i chirp the back tires without power shifting, last thing i need is to lose more traction on the 1-2 shift.. that and i don't know how durable these mustang clutches and trannys are.. my zx2's were crappy =)

redneck101 · 10-22-2003, 09:25 PM

Just to be safe, I would powershift the hell out of it, and yes, those clutches are fairly tough. If you dont powershift and you lose or something, you wont get the chance to explain that you were taking it lightly on the gears ya know? Good luck man!!! Post those results after the race!.