so no more ebrake. ok well im probably gonna go back to great lakes dragaway this sunday if anyone in the are would like to go.

 

i might see u down there sunday good luck will the 11

 

^ I do the ebrake method in every car I've ever dragged with great results, I personally wouldn't launch without it. Just because it doesn't work for warrtalon doesn't mean it won't work for you.

Post up that vid!

See ya at the track (wht evo, half black hood)

 

I didn't say it didn't work for me - where did you read that? I said it's 100% unnecessary. There's absolutely no reason to drag on the e-brake like that, plus it just complicates the process by adding an extra movement.

 

1.65 60ft with launching from 6k rev limiter, ACT clutch, restrictor removed, SS clutch line on 18" rims and cheap Kumho tires. All you need to do is a quick slip. After the car moves about 3ft after the launch you feel all 4 tires start skipping/spinning a little all the way through 1st gear.

 

I preload the car enough to where the car would move if the Ebrake wasnt up. That way when it comes time to go, all I have to worry about is dumping the clutch. It takes the guess work and inconsistency of trying to get the right amount of slip out of the question, and is in my opinion, a lot more clutch and drivetrain friendly because it reduces shock by taking out the slack on the drivetrain. As long as the track is prepped right my launches are extremely consistent, 1.72-1.75 60's just about all the time. Sure they aren't record breaking 60 times, but since I want to keep my stock clutch for as long as possible they are as quick as I want to go.

A lot of people use the ebrake method and it works. Your statement of it being 100% unnecessary is an opinion, not a fact. Not starting an agrument here; you ran fast your way and I ran fast my way, simple as that.

 

It's a fact, not an opinion - it is unnecessary to use the e-brake, plain and simple. I take out the drivetrain slack just like you - so do all of us who don't dump the clutch. Using the e-brake just complicates the issue. Continuing to do it instead of learning how to do it the normal way just slows you down. Yes, you can be successful with it, since you know how to do it, but it's easier to not use it. Just like I can cut 1.6s without launch control, but it is easier to cut lower 60's with a good 2-step.

Also, that method doesn't save the clutch anyway, so your reasoning doesn't really apply.

 

Preloading as opposed to a quick slip will save the clutch(because after a preload all you need to do is sidestep the clutch), I've tried preloading just a little bit where the ebrake wouldn't be necessary and the way I already explained, MY car acts better when I do the latter, so thats what I do.

Using the ebrake isn't slowing me down. When I preload its for at most 2 seconds so its not as if I'm roasting my clutch, plus I only hit the 2 step for a second before taking off. No clutch burn smell at the end of the run like it would when I would try a quick slip.

Well see how long my clutch holds up, I think it will last me for quite a while.

 

I've seen boltz at the strip and he ran some very quick times for his setup no doubt his car was moving well. It works for him definitely. It's not my style of launching, but he did cut some great 60' times.

 

I ran consistant low 1.6s without launch control/ E-brake or removing the pill in my '04, I only had the ACT Street disc clutch.

I agree with WARRTALON the E-brake to me would just add too much additional confusion to the mix.

It is all up to you and what you like. I bet that he would run better times with the 2 step and some practice. I wish that I could take his car down the strip a few times I would certainly get him into the 11s.

-Nate

 

very impressive trap for 93oct...

 

HAHAHA, at least your consistent....that car will have NO PROBLEM going in the 11's what that trap, work on you 60' (i have to also)

 

OK driving.You can do much better with 1.6 60' but ok for pump gas.

 

The reason for using the E-brake is to help keep breakages from happing. Think of it like cracking a whip, if you don’t use the E-brake. Using the E-brake will help you load up the drive train so that you’re not stressing drive train components. An automatic is less likely to break because it works the same way. With the right clutch, and preloading Devo Tuning has never seen a T-case break with the Quarter Master Twin disc they sell. This is a fact.

 

No, we are saying we pre-load the drivetrain WITHOUT the e-brake. I've shown it in my vids and explained it for years. This is not a new concept.