C5 A4 Launch question
Mar 6, 2005 | 09:06 PM
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Racer
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C5 A4 Launch question
I have a stock C5 with an automatic. What is the fastest way to launch the car at the strip?
Mar 6, 2005 | 09:26 PM
Le Mans Master
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I had my best results flooring it from an idle.
Mar 6, 2005 | 09:39 PM
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Originally Posted by Face
I had my best results flooring it from an idle.
I find the same thing.
Bob
Mar 7, 2005 | 12:26 PM
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Foot on brake and rev it just a liitle, just so it doesnt slam the drive train.
Mar 10, 2005 | 02:55 AM
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I had my best results flooring it from an idle.
Mar 10, 2005 | 08:14 PM
Racer
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Face
I had my best results flooring it from an idle.
Mar 10, 2005 | 08:29 PM
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St. Jude Donor '05
Foot on the brake, bring up the idle and gooooooooooooooooooooooo. On the third yellow!
Mar 14, 2005 | 10:50 PM
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I've had my best runs when I foot brake it up around 1800 RPM and then roll into the throttle. little to no wheel spin.
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Mar 15, 2005 | 12:16 PM
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You will have to experiment with both methods, leaving off idle and brake torquing it.
A lot depends on your tires too. If you are using the run flats, punching off idle might not work
Mar 16, 2005 | 08:55 AM
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