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Old Nov 13, 2003, 09:19 AM
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how to get the best times?
I've recently started drag racing in an area near my home
and i'm kinda making a fool of myself. even though i have
a fast car i'm always beaten... that SUCKS

so i came here to ask for your help- could anyone tell me
how to get faster times.. do u lunch? drag gears?
what's your stretegy while drag racing?

thanks in advance
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Old Nov 13, 2003, 01:49 PM
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yes i lunch...

Practice practice practice...
In a safe enviroment... Also if you are not ready to drag race, wait some more time... You'll be ready soon...
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Old Nov 13, 2003, 01:56 PM
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"drag gears" what is that? what kinda of car we talkin bout?
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Old Nov 14, 2003, 10:14 AM
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I've got a mazda RX-8
and by "drag gears" i mean go beyond the red RPM limit
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Old Nov 14, 2003, 10:42 AM
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And how do you go about doing that? The ECU cuts off your fuel supply to prevent you from going above the RPM limit.
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what do u guys lauch your cars at?
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Old Nov 16, 2003, 01:01 PM
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i'm sorry i didn't mean passing the red area
i ment reaching as high RPM as possible...
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slicks+heating them up+ 7000rpm drop= u will not suck then!!!!
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u can do that if u wanna risk damaging your clutch and maybe even your transmission..how are u launching your car right now?
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I'm revving to about 6K and then dump the clutch
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Originally posted by valentinorossi1
I'm revving to about 6K and then dump the clutch
Do u get much wheelspin doing that?

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i get some wheelspin but
after dumping the clutch i ease on the throttle
for a second that usually helps
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