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Old Feb 3, 2006 | 07:57 PM
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What is the best way to launch my Z06 at the drag strip with my nitto 555r drag radials???? i have never launched a car with drag radials before...... thanks in advance....
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Old Feb 3, 2006 | 08:51 PM
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I haven't tried drag radials but I am thinking, do an 1,800 rpm launch and go from their. It's all about testing and perfecting what launch your car and the track like best
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Old Feb 3, 2006 | 08:53 PM
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You might try slipping the clutch a little(be prepared to possibly replace it as they don't take kindly to this sort of abuse) to overcome wheelspin and launch harder.

Good luck.
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What is the best way to launch without damaging my rear end??????
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Originally Posted by bigred6906
What is the best way to launch without damaging my rear end??????
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i can only suggest not side stepping it. other than that ???????
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One our of forum members that races in the Corvette Challenge wrote a guide you can read here

http://corvettechallenge.info/howtolaunchaZ06.php
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might be stupid question but are "street et's" regular street tires?? or drag radials??
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ET Streets are a bias ply tire not a radial.
They are DOT approved in that they have groves and the mininmum for street use tread of I think 6/32's.

They are, however, not an everyday tire and definitely not highway or rain recommended.

The name is confusing because they also make a ET Street Radial which is a little better suited for daily driving
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