How To Prep For Drags In My Gtr?.....im I 1st Timer...

[kessian]

Well i did a 3k feathered clutch launch in in my 34 the first time at it ran a 14.6 with 2.6 60ft... Does that answer your question

[shy_s6]

limiter launch ftw but still use the handbrake, ive seen a few breakages from just dropping clutch, when using the handbrake u take any 'slack' out of your driveline, also helps u come onto boost before launching, so as said before line up, pull on handbrake keeping hand on the handbrake slowly rev and release clutch till you feel it start to bite, then foot flat drop handbrake n clutch!!

[usmair]

how do u rekon limiter launches would go in a GTS-T????

[Crans]

smoke smoke and more smoke

[nsta]

Cheers for all the tips.

For my 265 is 22psi all round a good starting point?.....i done a few launches, at 4000 i get huge bog...6000-7000rpm launches seem just right though and it bites and im away

also i have some alreasy stiff coilover suspension...its damper adj and the damper setting is around half way...should i adjust for the drags?

Is it bad to have the accelerator floored the whole time? ie not taking your foot off during gear shifts?...

....one thing id like to say....after a few launches i could really smell my clutch...is this normal?

Thanks to all!...im gnna practise Handbrake techniques tommorow:)

[Angus Smart]

I wouldnt try keeping your foot on the pedal with a standard box... unless you feel like braking things!

[Scottie]

I'd be interested in tips for my r33 gtst also gonna be a first timer at WSID next month. I know if i do rev limiter launches i am gonna fire the tyres. 5000 rpm be alrght with the hand brake ??

[Sklyn]

In my GTST if I launch over 3500 I get heaps of wheel spin...so need to work the pedals to avoid it! that's with tyres at 20psi. I did need new suspension too though.

[nsta]

Thanks - ill definitely lay off the accelator between gears then...dont really want to brake anything!....

just wondering if dropping the tire pressure on 265 tyres to 22psi is still a good idea (street tyres)

[2rismo]

I like Martin Donnon's list (happy 40th btw Martin) except for the "sit on the limiter for five seconds" one. What a steaming pile of turd. Limiter launches don't need a whole five seconds on it. WTF?!

[Swiper the Fox]

I like Martin Donnon's list (happy 40th btw Martin) except for the "sit on the limiter for five seconds" one. What a steaming pile of turd. Limiter launches don't need a whole five seconds on it. WTF?!

Did you not know that he sells RB oil pumps ?

2 seconds or 3 'pops' whichever comes 1st for me...best of 1.41 on radials tells me my method works.

Edited December 22, 2008 by DiRTgarage

[2rismo]

Did you not know that he sells RB oil pumps ?

LOL! That explains it then.

2 seconds or 3 'pops' whichever comes 1st for me...best of 1.41 on radials tells me my method works.

Listen to this man. He knows stuff.

[R31Nismoid]

Come on HPI - its the publication everyone needs to read and accept as gospel because all we are here are internet experts

Just like magazine experts...

[2rismo]

Come on HPI - its the publication everyone needs to read and accept as gospel because all we are here are internet experts

Just like magazine experts...

I qualify for both categories so tell me what sort of a fcukwit I am?!!?!?

LOL!

[R31Nismoid]

lol you would have to be the biggest!

[Swiper the Fox]

lol you would have to be the biggest!

i lol'd and lol'd

[rev210]

Come on HPI - its the publication everyone needs to read and accept as gospel because all we are here are internet experts

Just like magazine experts...

I don't have a real GTR it's a lego one.

[GTS4WD]

Havent read the thread but stocko suspension is a good idea, stiff coilovers arnt going to be doing you any favours

[Swiper the Fox]

Havent read the thread but stocko suspension is a good idea, stiff coilovers arnt going to be doing you any favours

not really...but are stockers are adequate.

ive tried...stock...revalved stock (drag set-up 90/10's in the front and 60/40's in the rear) and HKS circuit coilovers...what worked the best?

The HKS items.

Mark Jacobsen ran KYB circuit coilovers all the way up to low 8's and 60'd in the low 1.3's with them on radials...try doing that on stockers.

Edited December 23, 2008 by DiRTgarage

[Bakes]

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