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How should a Supercharged C5 A4 launch?

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Old Feb 5, 2003 | 06:47 PM
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Default How should a Supercharged C5 A4 launch?

I've been running with 315 bfg DR's after backing into the water box. Should I burnout in "1" gear? Should I run in "3" gear? Should I hold down the brake with my left foot and rev to 1500 rpm prior to launch? I have a 2800 stall vigilante torque converter, 3.42's and an flp tranny. :steering:
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Old Feb 5, 2003 | 06:55 PM
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Default Re: How should a Supercharged C5 A4 launch? (urslooow)

The only way to see what your car likes to try different launches and go with your best 60'.
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Old Feb 6, 2003 | 11:21 PM
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...........and do it carefully...........verrrrrrrrrrrry, carefully!
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Old Feb 6, 2003 | 11:32 PM
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Default Re: How should a Supercharged C5 A4 launch? (urslooow)

Thats a real good question. I hope to find out next month when the tracks open up. :cheers:
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