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Old 03-05-2011, 02:04 PM
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How to Launch 5AT
Im gonna start by sayin i used the search button and could not find what im looking for. I want to know the most efficient but still safe for the car way to launch my 5AT. Thanks ahead of time for any help.
 
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Old 03-05-2011, 02:19 PM
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I brake torque at ~1500 RPM's for a REALLY short time and then I gun it. This way, the transmission wont short shift in first gear. Here's a vid:

 
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Old 03-05-2011, 02:55 PM
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Thx. PS ur tire is low. :-p
 
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^ Or he may have wheels without TPMS? :dunno

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Brake torque yep...
 
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I find 2k at the drag strip to be the best.

Pop it in manual mode its faster.
 
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Silver: that is indeed fairly quick, nice vid.
 
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Old 03-06-2011, 01:16 AM
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Originally Posted by WinfinitiG35
Thx. PS ur tire is low. :-p
Low tire pressure equals better traction.
 
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Old 03-06-2011, 02:09 AM
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lol. sick video bro.
 
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sorry if I sound like a noob but what does brake torque mean? do you hold the brake and punch the gas a bit?
 
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Low tire pressure equals better traction.
which equals lower MPG
 
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Old 03-07-2011, 03:37 AM
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Originally Posted by Da_KiiD_cT
sorry if I sound like a noob but what does brake torque mean? do you hold the brake and punch the gas a bit?
Yep, brake and gas at the same time.
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which equals lower MPG
Who cares about MPG, normally when people "launch" their cars they are at a drag strip.

BTW - the video in post 2 is blocked here.
 
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Originally Posted by WinfinitiG35
How to Launch 5AT
Off a cliff to collect the insurance money for a 6MT?

Just surprised no one else said it and couldn't help myself, sorry

Nothing but love all G35s, coupe - sedan - 6MT - 5AT, don't matter
 
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^ haha..
 
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Off a cliff to collect the insurance money for a 6MT?
bahaha exactly
 
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