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How to launch an auto?
Monday, June 06, 2005 6:46 AM
Well i'm going to the Bristol Motor Drag Strip for the first time tomorrow to run the quarter i was just wondering what would be the best way to launch an ecotec, should i just put it in drive or manually changed gears? and how should i get the best launch?

Re: How to launch an auto?
Monday, June 06, 2005 8:58 AM
just leave it in drive, you wont be able to shift faster than the computer. For a lunch, hold the brake, get the RPMS up to like 2500, when the last yellow light is on, release the brake, punch the gas.


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Re: How to launch an auto?
Monday, June 06, 2005 9:05 AM
Leave it in drive. Mmhmm, manual shifting an auto is never good.


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Re: How to launch an auto?
Monday, June 06, 2005 9:44 AM
what they both said. just leave it in drive



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Re: How to launch an auto?
Monday, June 06, 2005 9:49 AM
Mash the gas.

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Re: How to launch an auto?
Thursday, June 16, 2005 10:47 PM
hold at 2500 rpm's, release brake and punch gas(simultaneously) when last yellow light goes black. manual shifting the automatic is not for rookies. its not uncommon to miss a gear. i always manual shift mines. i havent lost a drag in 18 months. PRACTICE! PRACTICE! PRACTICE!
Re: How to launch an auto?
Tuesday, June 21, 2005 9:53 AM
especially if you have a shiftplus or autotrans, its hard to beat the computer. like said above get it to 2k-2500 and see if you break traction when you release, find that point before hand and just get on it!



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Re: How to launch an auto?
Tuesday, June 21, 2005 4:46 PM
yeah like they all said I have an auto 2.4 and have been to bristol twice this year. I launch at about 2500 . my best time thus far is a 16.013 @84.97mph
good luck maybe see ya at the track this year



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