LT 1 Auto hard acceleration Question
Intermediate
Joined: May 2007
Posts: 35
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For running the 1/4 I've experimented with both leaving it in drive and launching at 1,200 rpm and launching in 2nd, again launching at 1,200 but then shifting into drive 2/3rd down the track (at about 5,500 rpm just before the rev limiter kicks in).
I've found I'm quicker everytime with launching in 2nd
I've found I'm quicker everytime with launching in 2nd
Melting Slicks
Joined: Feb 2006
Posts: 2,240
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From: Cleveland OHIO
For running the 1/4 I've experimented with both leaving it in drive and launching at 1,200 rpm and launching in 2nd, again launching at 1,200 but then shifting into drive 2/3rd down the track (at about 5,500 rpm just before the rev limiter kicks in).
I've found I'm quicker everytime with launching in 2nd
I've found I'm quicker everytime with launching in 2nd
Leave it in drive
Le Mans Master
Joined: Jan 2006
Posts: 6,564
Likes: 6
From: Woodstock Georgia
I don't downshift. Start out in 2nd or D and keep it there. Better than having it constantly shifting gears as I run thru 'twisties'.
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