launching

[treimche]

When I ran a FWD car on small slicks, I launched almost exactly how I launched my DSM. Slip the clutch until you feel the car moving, and then dump the clutch from there. If you have a weak clutch, it will just burn, but if you have a good clutch, it should take off nicely.

[theoblivious]

alright cool guys thanks for all the help!

[torbs]

capitlj wrote:
still quite a bit slower than a RWD with the same power and tires.

So you are telling me that a mustang or slomaro with 400ish whp can run low 11's (using kevin's hatch as an example)...

ok

and as far as launching goes...rev limiter...drop

actually, I launch at around 4-5k...just depends on how much i wanna spin the tires (my sweet ass steelies y0)

[RidinRails]

torbs wrote:
So you are telling me that a mustang or slomaro with 400ish whp can run low 11's (using kevin's hatch as an example)...

ok

and as far as launching goes...rev limiter...drop

actually, I launch at around 4-5k...just depends on how much i wanna spin the tires (my sweet ass steelies y0)

not sticking up for capitalj...but yes..if a mustang weighed the same as a civic did and it had 400hp...it would run low 11s

[torbs]

97slowgsx wrote:
not sticking up for capitalj...but yes..if a mustang weighed the same as a civic did and it had 400hp...it would run low 11s

my point is that a mustang with 400whp cant due to it's weight...my point was just that a civic with 400whp is faster than a mustang with 400hp...if you go power to weight ration and make them the same, then that's another story

[MisterCMK]

This is such a stupid argument. Weight is no the only factor. Traction, gearing, driver and suspension setup all play into it. There are mustangs with 400hp running low 11s.

[torbs]

MisterCMK wrote:
This is such a stupid argument. Weight is no the only factor. Traction, gearing, driver and suspension setup all play into it. There are mustangs with 400hp running low 11s.

bc you've never said anything stupid...EVER...:p

[MisterCMK]

Nevar!

The whole argument is stupid though. Like I said, there are a ton of factors plaing into it that are not even mentioned.

[capitlj]

Indeed.

[Joel]

Nick proved you an run 11's with 260hp in a civic. Lets see a mustang run a 13 with 260hp

[KA-T_240]

wannabe wrote:
Nick proved you an run 11's with 260hp in a civic. Lets see a mustang run a 13 with 260hp

im sure its possible. with right gearing, and setup ect.

[capitlj]

Without a doubt. There are fox cougars and t-birds running 12s with only 325 hp and they are heavier than the stangs.

[Christian]

wannabe wrote:
Nick proved you an run 11's with 260hp in a civic. Lets see a mustang run a 13 with 260hp
My Capri ran a 12.35 on motor with 311 hp to the wheels and a 12.80 on motor when it only had 245hp to the wheels. You have to remember on Mustangs you can change the gears very easy and they respond to that well.

[MisterCMK]

wannabe wrote:
Nick proved you an run 11's with 260hp in a civic. Lets see a mustang run a 13 with 260hp

Alright, I'll show you my slip next spring when I get some decent tires.