I was on a local expressway and practicing my launches tonight. A Chrome Silver 350Z pulls up next to me just as I'm about to launch, so I launch anyway, but take notice of the other Z. At the next light, I look over to say "hi", and there's this girl in the passenger seat lookin' over. I can't figure out the look, so I figure I'd go back to practicing. So I rev my engine up, and decide to turn off VDC. Well I think I must've stepped just a little too hard or something, because by the time the light turned, not only was my tach at 3000-3500rpm, but the other Z was revving too. So the light turns, and I step on it. Now, as most of you know, 3000-3500rpm is a little above optimum launch revs.

So I spend 1-2 seconds just spinning my rear wheels before I even take off. Oops! I nearly died laughing at myself. Thought I'd share.

 

racetracks are another good place to practice launches. less interference and no worries of hitting anyone or anything

 

+1


But you dont wanna look like a no0b at the track, so I see his point too...

 

Yeah, it was late enough at night and clear enough that I thought it'd be okay to "practice"; I usually let off by the time I get to 50mph, which is the speed limit on this expressway. Good reminder though, guys.