** Need help with Launches **

BlackenedSVT

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Jan 21, 2004

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Hey guys,
I have a primarily stock 98 GT (see sig), and its unfortunetly Automatic . Reguardless, i was wondering if any of you guys (auto-guys pref) had any tips on launching at the track with the auto trans. I obviously can't dump the clutch so how you guys do it. Maybe powerbrake and release at the launch? It would get the rpms up, and heat the tires at the same time. Any input would be apreciated. Thanks guys

 

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Mustang98GTMI

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If you do a brake tourque at the line and let go you will just spin the tires and won't get traction. I tried that in my friends Stang that was an auto didn't work that good. It easier with mine cuz its a stick....lol

 

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02 blk GT

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Just floor it off the line. If that doesn't work try to ease on to the gas or go buy you some better tires(DR's).

Brando

 

PULMEOVR

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You could get DR's and do a decent burnout and pull up to the line. Brake torque it, and see how well it takes off when the tires are heated. You could always break down and buy a torque converter.

Matt

 

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02 blk GT

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PULMEOVR said:

You could get DR's and do a decent burnout and pull up to the line. Brake torque it, and see how well it takes off when the tires are heated. You could always break down and buy a torque converter.

Matt

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I hear ya brother. Torque converter=no traction

Brando

 

Islander03GT

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i was just about to ask the same question about my 03 GT.

in my old S10 (4.3, auto) I would 2 foot it, hold the brake, rev it up to around 1k and launch... this will result in crappy traction in a GT?

Give me ideas, I'm not afraid of trial and error. I'll do a TC after the warranty is up.