itburns

All things being equal, What do you think is the best launch RPM for 0-60? Anything above 5000 RPMs seems too violent, too much wheel spin, but I haven't clocked my speed at a strip. I don't think anything below 3000 RPMs will cut it either. The difference between an ideal launch and an OK launch could be less than a 1/2 sec, so it's hard to tell what's best. And besides RPM alone, what is the best technique for releasing the clutch (how much wheelspin)?

I realize that some variables such as rubber, HP and weight may vary the results.

Oh, and VDC on or off?

Thanks... Happy Z-ing.

Jaki

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This topic has been asked couple times already...

Anyways, VDC should be off. Also take most of the stuff out of the car (spare tire etc...) that you don't need and the gas tank should be around 1/4 full. Lower your tire pressure to about 24psi. I found out that 3k rpm and slipping the clutch instead of dropping it works best for me. Hope that helps.

zlove

If you are just going to drop the clutch...suprisingly around 2k works fine for me. If you are going to feather it yeah around 3,000 to 3,500 should be good.

Depending on the traction/weather I prefer the 2k drop if it is nice out then you can let the tires chirp just barely (with just a small bit of gas) and then floor it and you are off.

002-M-P

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Usually a fluctuation between 3000 and 4000 works well for me. Except if i'm on the street just practicing and it is colder than normal 3000 is about the max without excessive wheel spin. I think alot of it depends on track conditions and your tires.

Epsilon

Yeah I seem to have a problem launching my car, I will rev to about 3k and lightly gas the car and exchange clutch and I will just sit there and spin , what is clutch feathering and slipping...please pardon my n00bness

itburns

Thanks for sharing your techniques... but I think I just have to keep experimenting with this. Pity the fool in the way of my learning curve.

fdao

It's an intricate way of riding the clutch and letting the car move forward without much wheel spin. It takes practice to get it right without burning the clutch and/or getting wheel spin.

Joe2

can you provide us noobs with more info on this? a video demonstration somewhere perhaps?

iceagetlc

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2000 rpm and drop. Baby the throttle until the chirps smooth, then WOT.

davidv

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When you have some time slips to post get back with me. I will be more than happy to help.

davidv

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BTW have you taken the opportunity to post time slips here: https://my350z.com/forum/showthread.php?t=233840?

davidv

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BTW have you taken the opportunity to post time slips here: https://my350z.com/forum/showthread.php?t=233840?

davidv

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BTW have you taken the opportunity to post time slips here: https://my350z.com/forum/showthread.php?t=233840?

z-u-later

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Also, I advise you to visit the "drag" forum for previous threads on this topic. This is where the hard core dragsters lurk . . .

davidv

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davidv

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