what is the best way to lay down some rubber
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Originally Posted by porsche911targa' post='1017802' date='Sep 26 2009, 04:50 PM
Did you turn off DSC?
Scott, I forgot to mention, I always start in 1st not D.
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Originally Posted by Krozi' post='1017743' date='Sep 26 2009, 03:41 PM
Hahaha yea, it really was a perfect launch, I couldn't believe it myself
Try it a couple times! It's fun
Try it a couple times! It's fun
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Originally Posted by sdg1871' post='1017771' date='Sep 26 2009, 03:09 PM
I agree with most of your launch technique. In addition to what you said, I start in M1 -- not D -- and I turn off the air condition and I disable DSC all the way but holding the button down for several seconds.
So in summary its:
Step 1: DSC fully Disabled + turn of A/C
Step 2: Engage M1 for Autos
Step 3: Left foot on Brake
Step 4: Right Foot on Accellerator pressed down to the floor (should rev upto 2500-3000)
Step 5: Release Left Foot off Brake and off you go.
Is this safe to do....like all the time for the car?
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Originally Posted by rich545im' post='1017986' date='Sep 26 2009, 09:30 PM
I've always wondered how to do the optimum launch with the e60. Thanks Guys!
So in summary its:
Step 1: DSC fully Disabled + turn of A/C
Step 2: Left foot on Brake
Step 3: Right Foot on Accellerator pressed down to the floor (should rev upto 2500-3000)
Step 4: Release Left Foot off Brake and off you go.
Is this safe to do....like all the time for the car?
So in summary its:
Step 1: DSC fully Disabled + turn of A/C
Step 2: Left foot on Brake
Step 3: Right Foot on Accellerator pressed down to the floor (should rev upto 2500-3000)
Step 4: Release Left Foot off Brake and off you go.
Is this safe to do....like all the time for the car?
I have read some posts which say that the AC is disabled when the throttle is at WOT but to be sure, I shut the AC off when I want maximum acceleration from a stop.
Brake torquing as described above is not great for the lifespan of an automatic transmission but if you are only doing this occassionally, you'll be fine.
Here is a useful website on launch tecniques: http://www.modernracer.com/tips/dragracing...techniques.html
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From: Originally from Koeln, Deutschland. Enjoying it in Bonita Springs, Florida Now :)
Originally Posted by rich545im' post='1017986' date='Sep 26 2009, 09:30 PM
Is this safe to do....like all the time for the car?
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Originally Posted by rich545im' post='1017986' date='Sep 26 2009, 08:30 PM
Is this safe to do....like all the time for the car?
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Originally Posted by CWS530' post='1018018' date='Sep 26 2009, 10:21 PM
Like yoga and Sarah Palin's daughter, nothing is safe to do all the time.