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Originally Posted by mitch32
Amazing 60ft!!!
But no matter what a trap speed should be the same or relatively close, even if you run 16 sec or 12sec (if the same car is used). I know that 60ft is poor even at best. What rpm should I launch at? Should mdm be on or off? Whet gear should I be shifting at?
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Read this.
http://forums.bimmerforums.com/forum...ad.php?t=47538
I used to work for a company that supported the professional drag racing community, and I have to say, this is one of the best "tips" for noobs I've seen:
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Originally Posted by SilverStreak
When the green hits, don't slam your foot down on the gas to the floor, quickly and steadily squeeze it to the floor, and gradually but quickly let out the clutch, sense too much throttle, keep it steadily continually going down and adjust the power to the wheels with the clutch, not the gas.
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WAY TOO OFTEN do I see beginners plant their foot all the way down the floor on launch only to have a miserable time finding traction and losing precious seconds up front. The more your tire spins at launch, the slower you will be at the trap, period.