1/4 Mile Launch Suggestions

[Matticus91]

Hey all, considering heading down to the track this weekend and I'm curious what everyone's "strategy" is for launching. I'm hearing a lot of people say second gear but I'm not sure if that's auto's only or with a clutch drop?

My car is a 2013 135 6-speed man with an axle back, JB4 on Map 5 (auto tune), and a charge pipe.

Anyone have some numbers to share with a similar setup?

[lowbudgethero]

2nd gear is for auto only

[VRG_135]

Originally Posted by lowbudgethero

2nd gear is for auto only

Is that for the DCT and Steptronic? I'll have to try that....

[tuj]

Well depends on how much you value your clutch and how sticky of tires you have out back.

Decent start? 3k and rapidly let out clutch (no drop).

Better start? 4-5k and drop the clutch. Reduce revs if you get wheelspin or DSC intervention on your first run.

[lowbudgethero]

Originally Posted by VRG_135

Is that for the DCT and Steptronic? I'll have to try that....

steptronic i believe

Originally Posted by tuj

Well depends on how much you value your clutch and how sticky of tires you have out back.

Decent start? 3k and rapidly let out clutch (no drop).

Better start? 4-5k and drop the clutch. Reduce revs if you get wheelspin or DSC intervention on your first run.

yep stock clutch isnt going to last long with those mods with hard drag racing

[Motohip]

Why second gear for auto?

[Matticus91]

Originally Posted by Motohip

Why second gear for auto?

Pretty sure it's about the shorter gearing. With the auto trans 1st gear spools out too fast, so you can get better traction as well as 60' times by starting in second and not needing to shift as soon.