cutout was open....i think it was just the nervs of it being my first time out and i kept letting it out to fast and boggin out so im gonna hit the track again soon and try to launch it right haha

 

The launch will come in no time.

 

whats better for drag, using the 2 step or off throttle?

 

2-step for sure.....i went out and practiced my launching on a "closed track"! and one thing i never thought about was watching the tach while launching! it was alot easier watching the tach while slipping it out and just trying to keep the rpm up

 

+1
go somewhere safe and just get the feel for how the 2 step works. Focus on this and not missing any gears and you're going to be surprised at how much your time drops and how consistant the car can be.

 

what rpm's are you shifting at?

 

What kinda tires you got?

 

7k
hankook ventus something or other they came on the car

 

if i get my 60 foot down to 1.7-1.8 how will that affect my trap speed?

 

bump

 

The last few times I was at the track and hitting 1.7 60' times I was trapping 109 mph. My car is basically stock (mods in sig). If you have a custom tune or any cams/ turbo work done you might have a little more in the top end. Hope that helps a little.

 

I have better results without the 2-step. IMHO, it is better used on a prepped track surface like on test and tune days. Then you can lower your tire pressures and work on a 2-step launch.

I just float the rpms just below the 2 step and get little wheel spin depending on how I work the clutch. I usually knock off 1.7's without too much clutch wear. After all those 1.7 launches, I still have my stock clutch.

With your mods you should be in the low 13's, possibly dipping into the 12's even without a tune. I had fewer mods and I kicked off a 13.1@97mph.

Practice, practice.

 

+1 Dont worry 2 much on the r/t and worry more about getting the right launch.. Good luck

 

The launch part has already been beat to death, but it seems like your trap is pretty low considering mods and tune. IMO

 

well to tell you the truth your trap is a bit low. Nevertheless if you manage to get a decent launch your time will drop significantly!

Practice, practice, practice!