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Originally Posted by b1adesofcha0s That's an amazing time jnaut, congrats! I'm heading out to the drag strip for the first time ever next weekend and was hoping you guys could

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Old 03-04-2011, 10:27 AM   #61 (permalink)
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That's an amazing time jnaut, congrats!

I'm heading out to the drag strip for the first time ever next weekend and was hoping you guys could give me some tips/advice. I have a stock 7AT. Thanks!
Load the trans & hit the gas on the last yellow. Never wait for the green!
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Load the trans & hit the gas on the last yellow. Never wait for the green!
What do you mean by load the trans? Sorry, I'm a total newb when it comes to this stuff, but I'm trying to learn
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Old 03-04-2011, 10:42 AM   #63 (permalink)
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What do you mean by load the trans? Sorry, I'm a total newb when it comes to this stuff, but I'm trying to learn
Hit the gas and the brake to the point where the brakes can barely hold the car back... when the last yellow lights up, hit the gas.

EDIT: AT guys might want to chime in cause there may be a sweep spot rpm-wise of where to hold it.
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Hit the gas and the brake to the point where the brakes can barely hold the car back... when the last yellow lights up, hit the gas.

EDIT: AT guys might want to chime in cause there may be a sweep spot rpm-wise of where to hold it.
Oh, yeah I've done that like 2 or 3 times, but it was like 25*F outside and I had VDC on. All I got was wheel spin, but I think it may have been slightly quicker than when I just hit the gas without holding the brake. I haven't tried it with VDC off and with warmer temps yet, but will probably do so before I head out to the drag strip.
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Congrats Jnaut ive been following your progress for a while cant wait to see your times on some slicks.

b1ades if your just looking to get a good time dont even worry about the lights or the car next to you just go when your ready, time doesnt start till you move.
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Congrats Jnaut ive been following your progress for a while cant wait to see your times on some slicks.

b1ades if your just looking to get a good time dont even worry about the lights or the car next to you just go when your ready, time doesnt start till you move.
Yeah just trying to have fun and see what my car can do. First sports car + first day at drag strip = super fun! I get to drive my car fast and do it safely
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Take out the brake fuse .turn off the VDC , hold it at 1200rpm. If it spins the tires try this on your next pass, Hold it at 800 and roll it slow lt then punch it hard.
See what works for you . do not worry about the reaction time, It has nothing to do with your ET. or trap speed.

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Take out the brake fuse .turn off the VDC , hold it at 1200rpm. If it spins the tires try this on your next pass, Hold it at 800 and roll it slow lt then punch it hard.
See what works for you . do not worry about the reaction time, It has nothing to do with your ET. or trap speed.

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I don't know about taking out the brake fuse. I have no experience at all working on cars and I'm afraid of breaking/messing something up. I think I would rather just do it without taking out the brake fuse. Maybe some day later on. How difficult is it to take out and put back in? Would someone like me be able to do it? Thanks for the advice though
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I don't know about taking out the brake fuse. I have no experience at all working on cars and I'm afraid of breaking/messing something up. I think I would rather just do it without taking out the brake fuse. Maybe some day later on. How difficult is it to take out and put back in? Would someone like me be able to do it? Thanks for the advice though
its easy to remove & put it back in. its just a PITA to do it, its in a cramped area of the cabin and the fuses are tiny.
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removing the brake fuse is about as easy as tieing your shoe
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Man, its that hard! How will I ever do it now, lol.

Looks like I'm getting rained out for the next 2 weeks
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removing the brake fuse is about as easy as tieing your shoe
but what if you cant tie you own shoes?
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