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Old Dec 21, 2005 | 02:16 PM
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i used to quattro 5k clutch dump launches. what is a good rpm to launch the Z? dont care too much about slipping the clutch too much, if i burn the clutch it'll be an excuse to get a jwt flywheel/clutch combo
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Old Dec 21, 2005 | 03:23 PM
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Try 2,000, 2,500 and 3,000 rpm. See which gives you the best 60 foot time.
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Old Dec 21, 2005 | 04:29 PM
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even with 19x9 wheel i have traction launching at 4k 4.5k
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Old Dec 22, 2005 | 01:51 PM
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its a slow track for sure. i saw two z run 15.1, and a 15.2. my bone stock tacoma ran a 15.4
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Old Dec 22, 2005 | 02:44 PM
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very slow because of the high elevations.

best stock Z I saw there ran 14.8 my best run was a 12.40, but you get tons of runs in...great for practice
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Old Dec 22, 2005 | 05:21 PM
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I don't see any time slips. How did you do?
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Old Dec 27, 2005 | 06:48 AM
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14.6 seconds! What the hell hapened?
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Old Dec 27, 2005 | 06:52 AM
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Originally Posted by davidv
14.6 seconds! What the hell hapened?
Originally Posted by mrtomcat
very slow because of the high elevations
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Old Dec 27, 2005 | 08:19 PM
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I have a 5AT and only ran a 15.078 best time there. My Z is slow.
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Old Dec 28, 2005 | 09:15 AM
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The track I go to is at high elevation also. My 5AT ran 14.9 stock.
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Old Dec 28, 2005 | 09:31 AM
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I ran 15.3 with my roadster with 19 inch wheels no spare tire removal. That sounds about right.
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