terribleturner Posted December 10, 2006 Share Posted December 10, 2006 Just thinking about when im off down to Pod next and was wondering how to get the best start?? I know with my Auto i could load the box up before the launch, but should i do it with the manual?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supradan Posted December 10, 2006 Share Posted December 10, 2006 Wouldnt you need 3 legs to load up a manual lol or maybe size 15 feet:d :d Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muffleman Posted December 10, 2006 Share Posted December 10, 2006 Buggered if I know mate, but I think next time I will switch off the launch control and use my experience (uh oh ) Launch control on the aem is all very well and good, but the pod stage so quickly, you can't build the boost. The other thing is remembering to change quicker ! I will give it another go at the pod next year, when the car is finally ready - but I intend to do more trackdays next year Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest mk47 Posted December 10, 2006 Share Posted December 10, 2006 no idea if this works as ive not driven a manual, but a friend tells me that he gets his car revved up to the limit where the first turbo comes online, and then drops the clutch when its time to launch and says that it gives you a better launch because the first turbo kicks in straight away.. not sure how true/or not this is though as ive never tried it or seen him do it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terribleturner Posted December 10, 2006 Author Share Posted December 10, 2006 See i tried it out the last night and was able to load up the box but was wondering if i should and was it the best thing. Oh and size 13 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted December 10, 2006 Share Posted December 10, 2006 Just thinking about when im off down to Pod next and was wondering how to get the best start?? I know with my Auto i could load the box up before the launch, but should i do it with the manual?? try this thread james,some useful info on tyres,2 step launching etc. http://www.supraforums.com/forum/showthread.php?t=302387 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scooter Posted December 10, 2006 Share Posted December 10, 2006 Buggered if I know mate, but I think next time I will switch off the launch control and use my experience (uh oh ) Launch control on the aem is all very well and good, but the pod stage so quickly, you can't build the boost. unless things have changed at Pod you can stay still to build boost and it won't affect your 1/4 time ie the clock doesn't start until you cross the timing beam.........ok it won't look good as the corsa next to burns off leaving you on the line but its the time that counts for you so you can delay and try and get a good/perfect launch............ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Branners Posted December 10, 2006 Share Posted December 10, 2006 James, I think you need to hire out Bovvy again so you can practice your launches. Naturally Im happy to come along and practice with you on that large open airfield... JB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamieP Posted December 10, 2006 Share Posted December 10, 2006 James, I think you need to hire out Bovvy again so you can practice your launches. Naturally Im happy to come along and practice with you on that large open airfield... JB I second that:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobbeh Posted December 10, 2006 Share Posted December 10, 2006 Get some decent tyres, thats my advice, otherwise your practising wont mean shit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Posted December 10, 2006 Share Posted December 10, 2006 I found the best way to launch was to raise the revs to 3k,bring up to biting point or just below with handbrake raised,as soon as the lights go then release handbrake and off you go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terribleturner Posted December 10, 2006 Author Share Posted December 10, 2006 try this thread james,some useful info on tyres,2 step launching etc. http://www.supraforums.com/forum/showthread.php?t=302387 Cheers Rich, i actually completly forgot to search on SF, although the search button still isn't working James, I think you need to hire out Bovvy again so you can practice your launches. Naturally Im happy to come along and practice with you on that large open airfield... JB Think Sabrina said the same thing last night Hopefully i'll be a pro at launching by the time Bovingdon happens next year I found the best way to launch was to raise the revs to 3k,bring up to biting point or just below with handbrake raised,as soon as the lights go then release handbrake and off you go. Hhhmmm, yeah may have to give the handbrake a try. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wez Posted December 10, 2006 Share Posted December 10, 2006 Launch control on the aem is all very well and good, but the pod stage so quickly, you can't build the boost. Whats your settings as mine shoots up to 1bar very quickly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homer Posted December 10, 2006 Share Posted December 10, 2006 Not sure how it will work out with the single but here what I did with BPU and street tyres: - Drop tyre pressure to 20 psi - Get a good burnout (5-10 seconds) hehe, you can do this properly now - Once staged, raise rpm to 4k - Release the clutch to about 75% engaged and floor the throttle at exactly the same time - Slip the clutch to until it fully bites (should be around 1 second or so) - Full throttle change Seems to work okay, but I'm far from an expert on this! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobbeh Posted December 10, 2006 Share Posted December 10, 2006 Sounds ok for a BPU car, but if he's running a T88 the powers gonna be on and off like a light switch. James what boost are you planning on running with? I still think he needs some stickies otherwise he'll just be wheel spinning most of the way down the track. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terribleturner Posted December 11, 2006 Author Share Posted December 11, 2006 Tyre wise i will be getting some proper bad boys specially for the job So that's fine. Boost wise im gonna probably get the car mapped to 1.4 t start with, possibly 1.6/7 once im happy handling the power. Nice run down Daryll Unfortunatly the only thing missed out was the only thing im still not sure of Should i have the revs raised, holding the break and the back crouching?? Or should the break not be involved at all?? With the auto it was a very simple case of holding the brake, increasing the revs and then off. Do i do the same with the manual?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homer Posted December 11, 2006 Share Posted December 11, 2006 You've obviously only have the handbrake to play with and in my experience it won't hold much power at all (unless my handbrake is knackered!) Good to hear you've got some stickies, looking forward to seeing it race Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobSheffield Posted December 11, 2006 Share Posted December 11, 2006 Should i have the revs raised, holding the break and the back crouching?? Or should the break not be involved at all?? Leave the Breaks out of it and use the brakes instead Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobbeh Posted December 11, 2006 Share Posted December 11, 2006 Yeah, you should just use the clutch to engage, all the handbrake talk sounds a bit odd Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucifer Posted December 11, 2006 Share Posted December 11, 2006 LOL Broadmead shopping centre is still there - last time I checked It wasnt! Cool though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grahamc Posted December 11, 2006 Share Posted December 11, 2006 In a manual, rear wheel drive, no idea, will let you know once I have practised some! But in an impreza, it was quite easy... 6000RPM, side step the clutch... Slightly better option, but can burn the clutch a bit is to release it with your foot really quickly.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terribleturner Posted December 11, 2006 Author Share Posted December 11, 2006 Leave the Breaks out of it and use the brakes instead Sssshhhhuuuttt iiitttttt!!!!! But in an impreza, it was quite easy... 6000RPM, side step the clutch... Slightly better option, but can burn the clutch a bit is to release it with your foot really quickly.... Yeah that was my thought and what i tried the other night. Guess it'll be just practise to see what's the best combination. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grahamc Posted December 11, 2006 Share Posted December 11, 2006 How did it work the other night? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snooze Posted December 11, 2006 Share Posted December 11, 2006 6000RPM, side step the clutch... Tried this once in my Soop (stockish TT) after I first got it - the smell of clutch finally faded after about 2 or 3 days. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex Posted December 11, 2006 Share Posted December 11, 2006 As you're running a T88.... Nail it in 2nd at 6-6500rpms...clutch slipping it all the way...then hook 3rd.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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