Launching Drags

[wat'r]

OK... did a search on this.... ziltch turned up.

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I have a pretty stock, but strong R33, manual with 265's on the rears. I don't want to break anything.... what is a good rpm, not to so much 'dump' at but engage firmly at the drags to get a 1/2 decent start.

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Any opinions welcomed.

[krzysiu]

3500-4000rpm. Ride the clutch a little

[paulr33]

if you dont know what you are doing lower RPM is better

going off the line at 3500rpm will just result in wheelspin or hopeless launches

start off slow and around 1500rpm and learn how to side step and get it off the line

without all out power / wheelspin or bog the dog

also check tyre pressure

this is crucial to be able to launch and get grip

for drag run 20psi in the rears

suspension work is also important for traction off the line

do you have std clutch? can you afford to replace it?

launching / drags will fty the std clutch, specially with 265s

[wat'r]

OK...ta for that.... an afford to replace clutch... but would rather not.

This car is heavier than my other and you have answered my concerns.

1500 get it rolling a tad, down with right foot as you let the last bit of the left foot up is what I'm getting from the above.

We'll see soon enough I guess