Is this really safe? shift 6800-7k? Does anyone have a problem with that in the past? I appreciate your suggestion/help SmikeEvo I just need a peace of mind before I go for it.

 

Yes its safe. Have you ever taken a gear to redline (aka 7k)? The RPM gauge we have has a false redline at 7k. But the rev. limit is actually 7600.

Most first timers take their cars to the 7600 mark then shift - they think it will make them faster...but its just making them run slower because they are out of the turbos range by 600 rpm -- so its just blowing hot air.

 

The redline is 7k, fuel cut stock is ~7600.

Why would 6800-7k be unsafe?

 

[QUOTE=lowbdgtmechanic]Is this really safe? shift 6800-7k? Does anyone have a problem with that in the past? I appreciate your suggestion/help SmikeEvo I just need a peace of mind before I go for it.

There is always some possibility that parts will break, but I believe that the 2step method will be resonably safe for you.

 

Fair enough guys...Ill definitely have a good time this weekend. i always thought 5500 was high

 

Do not even think about drag racing it if you aren't prepared to spend $1500 to replace the clutch (or something worse). The warranty will not help you, and with not having any experience, you are likely to fry the clutch or bust the t-case. I wouldn't risk it...

 

Holy crap, ever gone past 5500!!! You will love going to 7k. At 5500 you are just starting to get into the fun zone for our cars. Its weeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee from 3500 to 7000!!!

Good luck, have fun, dont worry if you get a 14.00, and happy racing.

 

Unbelievable, you don't even hit peak whp until 6500rpm or so...

 

let us know how it turns out

 

if you dont wana break then dont race! Simple as that... You gota pay to play

 

i won't really pay much attention to the car next to me...i just want to try it. will that still be risky?

 

It has nothing to do with the car next to you.

 

true

 

take off like you would on the street... if u get comfortable then try launching... practice lauching when its a little wet out.. ur just gonna spin the tires so nothing gets hurt...

shift at 7k fast... but not fast to the point where ur gonan be missing gears..

you wont need to shift to 5th so just stay in 4th

at the end of the run no need to jam ur brakes... i always people slam them right whent he runs over... just take it easy and let it slow itself down a little

cheers!

 

what i meant was, I only care about myself out there and not beat anybody on my first time even though its gonn be a little humiliating but hey i understand your point...doing it is still a risk. thats why im here asking opinions.