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New launch method possibly worth trying...???

Josh A Tx TruckrJosh A Tx Truckr Registered Users 66 Posts
in Tips, Tricks and Setups
I'll explain new method, then give reasoning.
New method would consist of hitting the accelerator at a certain point during light sequence then releasing at another point in light sequence. May sound complicated but we already practice all the time for the other ways, so I feel like this wouldn't be hard to pick up on.
Now for the reasoning behind this. When you're holding down accelerator pre light sequence, the needle wavers at red line. If it were stationary, it would allow for a more exact launch every time, but because it wavers ever so slightly, it can cause the slightest imperfection, and flirting with that thin line is the difference between best time or a whole second slower due to spin out. Accelerating up and dropping down once perfected would be a more precise way as the up is a steady constant and the drop is a steady constant. It's just a matter of tuning your thumb with your eyes and ears.
Just a new method which I think is worth trying. Any thoughts or trials succesful or failed noted on this thread would be much appreciated. Thanks in advance

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    LWRTHNULWRTHNU Registered Users 667 Posts
    Now, if the lights and sounds were synced better we could have some fun with this
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    Josh A Tx TruckrJosh A Tx Truckr Registered Users 66 Posts
    Totally agreed. I'm making it work with my nsx right now. I turn sound off and watch lights only.But yes I do agree once that bug is fixed it would he more deadly
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    Grid Hot 236Grid Hot 236 Registered Users 215 Posts
    But me, i choose to hear the sound :)
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    OFF ROAD HEMI2OFF ROAD HEMI2 Registered Users 1,011 Posts
    I have a friend that waits for a certain time and then hits the accelerater. He launches as the engine is accelerating.
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    beetlegiusebeetlegiuse Registered Users 206 Posts
    I think you mean REV DROP lol
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    aznryda1aznryda1 Registered Users 2,088 Posts
    it would be a good idea no new racers, but for the elder members we have all masters drop launch which is easier for us.
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    PIGP3NPIGP3N Registered Users 212 Posts
    This sounds similar to the method I use to launch the dragster. It's a different method than the usual drop launch method. This have some positive results for some cars and disastrous results for other cars where the release is close to the launch or NOS light up.
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    Bryettaaa50.Bryettaaa50. Registered Users 5 Posts
    The second Explanation was easier to understand and I'm getting better reaction times already. Thanks
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    Josh A Tx TruckrJosh A Tx Truckr Registered Users 66 Posts
    I have deemed this idea to be best whenever the drop method cannot be repeated easily. In my case the cars that you have to breath after the third light then let go... Well I'm a smoker and out of shape... My breath is way tinier than everyone else's lol.. so I'm just suggesting this as another option I don't think people may have thought about. And the science behind is more flawless then dealing with a wavering needle. Just my own opinion though
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    JdmlowkieJdmlowkie Registered Users 1,200 Posts
    REV DROP FTW!!!!
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    theoktonytheoktony Registered Users 34 Posts
    that method would work for my nsx. in order to rev drop i need to release before the first light comes on to get a perfect launch. the distance between max rev and perfect launch is too far for a drop launch (by far my trickiest car to launch imo). i tried the rev drop method but you need to be very consistant with how much rev you give.
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    stroddastrodda Registered Users 235 Posts
    theoktony wrote: »
    that method would work for my nsx. in order to rev drop i need to release before the first light comes on to get a perfect launch. the distance between max rev and perfect launch is too far for a drop launch (by far my trickiest car to launch imo). i tried the rev drop method but you need to be very consistant with how much rev you give.
    Its actually not that difficult with practice. The NOS button lights up right before the first light. Wait for NOS to turn red and then release the throttle.
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