How do you launch a C5 A4 ??
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Why are you guys recommending putting it in 3 instead of just leaving it in D? It doesn't even shift into 4th anyhow, so it really shouldn't make a difference in the times either way. But I would rather have it in D so that at the end of the run when I let off the gas it shifts to 4th and the revs aren't too high.
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You don't want traction control on because if you start getting a slight bit of spin then the car will slow down too much. It's actually better that you get a slight hint of wheelspin anyhow, I've found the engine bogs too much if the tires hook too hard. (at least with my setup being so close to stock and with stock convertor/gears)
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Why are you guys recommending putting it in 3 instead of just leaving it in D? It doesn't even shift into 4th anyhow, so it really shouldn't make a difference in the times either way. But I would rather have it in D so that at the end of the run when I let off the gas it shifts to 4th and the revs aren't too high.
I was told to keep it in 3rd and have never had a problem with it there. I can put it in 4th at the end or leave it in 3rd to help the braking on the tracks with the shorter run off.
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Why are you guys recommending putting it in 3 instead of just leaving it in D? It doesn't even shift into 4th anyhow, so it really shouldn't make a difference in the times either way. But I would rather have it in D so that at the end of the run when I let off the gas it shifts to 4th and the revs aren't too high.
It's been reported (though I dont' know if ever confirmed) that the A4 WOT shifts will be 200 to 300 RPM higher with the tranny in "3" than in "4".
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Would it be OK if I put the car in neutral rev it to about 6 grand and then drop it into 3'rd?
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I've had it dyno tuned since then though, and the first thing I asked them to do was to raise all the shift points to 6100rpm. The stock shift points are way too low (I noticed the 1-2 shift would happen at only 5500) Another thing they did was to speed up the time it takes for the trans to actually throw the shift. With the stock programming there is a bit of a delay, but now it goes into the next gear super fast. (this isn't the shift "firmness" though, this is something completely different)
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Last edited by _Will_; Mar 15, 2007 at 10:57 PM. Reason: note: this is a joke. please don't break your tranny!
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ya know... I did leave out those two steps;
*place A4 in 3
* turn off TC but leave AH active on (if your C5 has the competitive mode)
I will edit my earlier post.
I totally disagree with leaving TC active . In theory this sounds good, but the C5 TC is not optimized for racing applications. It`s an ice/snow traction system.
*place A4 in 3
* turn off TC but leave AH active on (if your C5 has the competitive mode)
I will edit my earlier post.
I totally disagree with leaving TC active . In theory this sounds good, but the C5 TC is not optimized for racing applications. It`s an ice/snow traction system.
that will not happen again 
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If you are new to drag racing and the track is not prepped correctly you better leave the traction control on if you don't want to ruin your car. There is a chance you can wheel hop or go sideways into the guard rail or the other lane. Think about it,leave the T/C ON until you get a few passes under your belt. My car cuts consistant 1.8 60' times with the T/C on.
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I also heard that the shift points are higher when 3rd is selected as opposed to "D"
Still not sure about leaving off the T/C.
Do you think it is more of a nuisance than a help when dragging?
What should a 6k miler '04 'vert run for the 1/4?
Still not sure about leaving off the T/C.
Do you think it is more of a nuisance than a help when dragging?
What should a 6k miler '04 'vert run for the 1/4?
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1) Pull around water box water box and then back in to get rear tires wet.
2) Pull forward (the fella working the line will guide you). Activate line lock. Do a quick burn out. Pull up to tree.
3) One foot on break and one on the gas. Bring RPM up to 3,000 ish (this is what I do. If you have the tire you can go higher).
4) On the last set of yellow lights ease into the throttle. I normally do a mental count to three while I'm easing the throttle to wide open position.
5) When tech screams that you need a roll cage pretend you had no idea the car was this fast.
2) Pull forward (the fella working the line will guide you). Activate line lock. Do a quick burn out. Pull up to tree.
3) One foot on break and one on the gas. Bring RPM up to 3,000 ish (this is what I do. If you have the tire you can go higher).
4) On the last set of yellow lights ease into the throttle. I normally do a mental count to three while I'm easing the throttle to wide open position.
5) When tech screams that you need a roll cage pretend you had no idea the car was this fast.
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Went to the track
Made 4 runs best time was a 13.6/102 First time ever, Tried all methods. I left the TC on and reved to 1300 with brake on and punched it. I sure could do better with practice but the first run was ride to remember.