5k launches = broke axle

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Oct 18, 2007 | 06:38 AM

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we have tons of 1.5s on stock axles. its all about that fine line of barely slipping the clutch and fully releasing it.

i am sure some axles are stronger for some different years, we both have 03s that are launching hard here...

good luck

You have also used N20 + Turbo on 9 of 10 1.5 60ft's to come out of your shop...I do agree with that last part

Oct 18, 2007 | 10:14 AM

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Isn't that hard on the clutch?

Oct 18, 2007 | 10:56 AM

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Would you rather have the clutch or the drivetrain take the abuse? Drag racing is tough man, you pay to play...

Oct 18, 2007 | 09:23 PM

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haha I didn't think that it was all good for the car, I was just wondering. You think my ACT can handle it better?

Oct 19, 2007 | 06:06 AM

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stock axles for sale here

Dec 9, 2008 | 03:25 PM

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What I do is blip the gas usually from say 4000-4500rpm's watch the tree and when the light drops I go from blipping therottle to slowly applying it while letting out the clutch. It makes the transition very smooth for me, and has worked for my buddies as well. When I hold a set rpm @ the line I bog when launching. Aceman here in MD ran .1 faster 60ft's immediately after using this technique, he is now running 13.0 NA...

I know this is an old thread. I just wanted to say thanks for the tip. I will have to try that next time and see if things come out better for me.

Dec 11, 2008 | 09:21 AM

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Back from the dead but your welcome

Watch my 11.1 video if you want to hear what it sounds like-the 2nd run is the good run...let us know how it goes!

Dec 11, 2008 | 09:33 AM

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Back from the dead but your welcome

Watch my 11.1 video if you want to hear what it sounds like-the 2nd run is the good run...let us know how it goes!

Are you planning to break into 10's with the new setup? Your vid with your co-worker is hilarious haha

Dec 11, 2008 | 09:59 AM

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LOL-yeah that was funny, the guy was amazed...I was planning on doing it with the old set up with much less power, I just didnt get anything more than the one semi-clean run.

For now the car is on the backburner to a few other things. But, sometime next season I'd like to put a cage in it, and accomplish my goal of running 10's at my low boost-which is now 75whp stronger than my old set-up. In time I will do it!

Dec 11, 2008 | 10:01 AM

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Bah, you take too long. Just go do it! Or let me borrow your car for a night at the strip (I can't imagine how your car must feel like with a good launch).

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Dec 12, 2008 | 04:15 AM

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2200 miles since May-800 of those being the drive back from Forged. Ive been cheating on my car with the motorcycle. And now that its freezing out its worthless to drive anything past 1/2 throttle or it will go sideways...I have plans for it next season