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Old 04-18-2008, 12:38 PM   #1 (permalink)
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what rpm to launch?

hey just wondering if anyone can help me with my question. i am going to the strip tonight for the first time with my stock FA5! just wondering if anyone has any hints at what rpm to launch. the car is completely stock with the stock michelins. any suggestions would be awesome. thanks.
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I've only been to the strip twice, but out of my 7 total runs, i got the best launches around 3500 RPM. Don't drop the clutch, ease it out, and use it to control how much torque you put down to the ground. and make sure traction control is off.

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a simple search of the word "launch" will yield u these results... i'm sure u can find ur answer in one of those threads...

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