Launch Vette from dead stop?
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Launch Vette from dead stop?
Hi, I have an 08 automatic coupe with paddles. What is the procedure to get the best take off out of the whole time with my new Vette. I have just stomped the gas pedal and that works, but I am sure there is a way for faster time results. Thanks, Ray
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Power Brake to 12-1500
Trans in "S"- dont use paddles
Traction Control "Off" Active Handling "On"
You go WOT from a stop and you dont spin the tires?
My lowly LS2 will light them up
My 07 LS2 wont light 'em up WOT from a stop or at the strip either. Maybe its because I have the FE1 suspension.
Trans in "S"- dont use paddles
Traction Control "Off" Active Handling "On"
You go WOT from a stop and you dont spin the tires?
My lowly LS2 will light them up
My 07 LS2 wont light 'em up WOT from a stop or at the strip either. Maybe its because I have the FE1 suspension.
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Power Brake to 12-1500
Trans in "S"- dont use paddles
Traction Control "Off" Active Handling "On"
You go WOT from a stop and you dont spin the tires?
My lowly LS2 will light them up
My 07 LS2 wont light 'em up WOT from a stop or at the strip either. Maybe its because I have the FE1 suspension.
Trans in "S"- dont use paddles
Traction Control "Off" Active Handling "On"
You go WOT from a stop and you dont spin the tires?
My lowly LS2 will light them up
My 07 LS2 wont light 'em up WOT from a stop or at the strip either. Maybe its because I have the FE1 suspension.
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I dont know how so many people can't roast their tires in these cars....you ARE taking traction control off, correct?
My stock LS2 (07) will light them up across an entire intersection if I go WOT...my car only has 8000 miles on it too, tires are still fresh.
My stock LS2 (07) will light them up across an entire intersection if I go WOT...my car only has 8000 miles on it too, tires are still fresh.
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I have a base suspension 06 A6 and I can spin mine easily form a stop with TC on, and simply roast them with it off. As far as the best start goes, power brake to 12-1500 as others have said.
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I dont know how so many people can't roast their tires in these cars....you ARE taking traction control off, correct?
Yeah, TC off for me. Though I must say, whether one can roast their tires or not, I dont think spinning/roasting them makes you faster off from a stop or rolling start. I have not been on a drag strip since I was a teen. Yet, in June in humid 90+ degree heat with a stock '07 C6 A6 (3K miles), I turned a 12.98 with no tire spin on my third and last run. Armed now with a 160 stat, free air mod and waiting for 50 degree weather, I am confident I will turn a 12.6 with no spin either. That's a good time for a LS2 A6. It might look and sound cool, but I dont think spinning or roasting makes one go faster on the street or track.
Yeah, TC off for me. Though I must say, whether one can roast their tires or not, I dont think spinning/roasting them makes you faster off from a stop or rolling start. I have not been on a drag strip since I was a teen. Yet, in June in humid 90+ degree heat with a stock '07 C6 A6 (3K miles), I turned a 12.98 with no tire spin on my third and last run. Armed now with a 160 stat, free air mod and waiting for 50 degree weather, I am confident I will turn a 12.6 with no spin either. That's a good time for a LS2 A6. It might look and sound cool, but I dont think spinning or roasting makes one go faster on the street or track.
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If you're at a track with sticky surface, you may have to experiment with that 1500 rpm range. Also, don't forget to drop the pressure of your rear tires to at least 25 psi and pump up the fronts to the max of 45-48.
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I dont know how so many people can't roast their tires in these cars....you ARE taking traction control off, correct?
Yeah, TC off for me. Though I must say, whether one can roast their tires or not, I dont think spinning/roasting them makes you faster off from a stop or rolling start. I have not been on a drag strip since I was a teen. Yet, in June in humid 90+ degree heat with a stock '07 C6 A6 (3K miles), I turned a 12.98 with no tire spin on my third and last run. Armed now with a 160 stat, free air mod and waiting for 50 degree weather, I am confident I will turn a 12.6 with no spin either. That's a good time for a LS2 A6. It might look and sound cool, but I dont think spinning or roasting makes one go faster on the street or track.
Yeah, TC off for me. Though I must say, whether one can roast their tires or not, I dont think spinning/roasting them makes you faster off from a stop or rolling start. I have not been on a drag strip since I was a teen. Yet, in June in humid 90+ degree heat with a stock '07 C6 A6 (3K miles), I turned a 12.98 with no tire spin on my third and last run. Armed now with a 160 stat, free air mod and waiting for 50 degree weather, I am confident I will turn a 12.6 with no spin either. That's a good time for a LS2 A6. It might look and sound cool, but I dont think spinning or roasting makes one go faster on the street or track.
No one said it made you go faster (although having some tire spin at the track DOES make you go faster). I was just saying that I find it hard to believe that people can go WOT from a stop and not spin the tires.
My 07 c6 a6 went 12.8 WITH tirespin on a hot houston day 3 weeks ago leaving at 3/4 throttle. If you arent spinning the tires at all then you arent building the rpms to where you want them quick enough.
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Good advice, dropping the rear tire pressure is a must.
Looks like someones had a little experiance.
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I dont know how so many people can't roast their tires in these cars....you ARE taking traction control off, correct?
Yeah, TC off for me. Though I must say, whether one can roast their tires or not, I dont think spinning/roasting them makes you faster off from a stop or rolling start. I have not been on a drag strip since I was a teen. Yet, in June in humid 90+ degree heat with a stock '07 C6 A6 (3K miles), I turned a 12.98 with no tire spin on my third and last run. Armed now with a 160 stat, free air mod and waiting for 50 degree weather, I am confident I will turn a 12.6 with no spin either. That's a good time for a LS2 A6. It might look and sound cool, but I dont think spinning or roasting makes one go faster on the street or track.
Yeah, TC off for me. Though I must say, whether one can roast their tires or not, I dont think spinning/roasting them makes you faster off from a stop or rolling start. I have not been on a drag strip since I was a teen. Yet, in June in humid 90+ degree heat with a stock '07 C6 A6 (3K miles), I turned a 12.98 with no tire spin on my third and last run. Armed now with a 160 stat, free air mod and waiting for 50 degree weather, I am confident I will turn a 12.6 with no spin either. That's a good time for a LS2 A6. It might look and sound cool, but I dont think spinning or roasting makes one go faster on the street or track.
and then when you do it just right the damn rear kicks out when you shift into second 
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