Is the rx8 hard to launch ???
08-18-2004, 12:33 AM
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Is the rx8 hard to launch ???
Having difficulty in getting a good clear launch even with the DSC turned off 
any tips on getting a fast launch .
cheers
michael
any tips on getting a fast launch .cheers
michael
08-18-2004, 06:49 AM
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yah, if you rev the RPMs up high, and let it out VERY slowly, you can get a clear launch. however you can only do this a handful of times, because then you blow your clutch So much faster.
The RX8 is not meant to be a drag racer from a dead stop.
The RX8 is not meant to be a drag racer from a dead stop.
08-19-2004, 10:54 PM
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Originally Posted by Lock & Load
Having difficulty in getting a good clear launch even with the DSC turned off any tips on getting a fast launch .
cheers
michael
any tips on getting a fast launch .cheers
michael
Hints:
- The RX-8 makes power high in the RPM.
- The tyres grip better when they are sticky
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Are you talking about from the lights on the street, or from the lights on the 1/4?
What is not good and clear about it?
Last hint, especially for L&L: Get an Automatic. They are Eeeeeasy. ROFLMAO!!
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Hymee.
08-19-2004, 11:05 PM
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Originally Posted by Hymee
Answer: No. A 2.0s 60' time attests to that.
Hints:
Are you talking about from the lights on the street, or from the lights on the 1/4?
What is not good and clear about it?
Last hint, especially for L&L: Get an Automatic. They are Eeeeeasy. ROFLMAO!!
Cheers,
Hymee.
Hints:
- The RX-8 makes power high in the RPM.
- The tyres grip better when they are sticky .
Are you talking about from the lights on the street, or from the lights on the 1/4?
What is not good and clear about it?
Last hint, especially for L&L: Get an Automatic. They are Eeeeeasy. ROFLMAO!!
Cheers,
Hymee.
The manual RX8S may as well be AUTOMATICS if it keeps getting done at the lights on take of by my wifes 1.5 liter Auto HONDA JAZZ :D
We need more power .arrrrg
cheers
michael
08-19-2004, 11:13 PM
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Why do you need more power if you keep spinning your wheels and loose grip?
Isn't "squealing your tyres" and loosing grip the same thing??
The RX-8 is quick off the mark. I can easy do better 60' times than I could in that big grunty Commodore I had. 60' times is THE measure of launch.
Just put some traction fluid on your back tyres before you go for a burn. Hehehehe.
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Hymee.
Isn't "squealing your tyres" and loosing grip the same thing??
The RX-8 is quick off the mark. I can easy do better 60' times than I could in that big grunty Commodore I had. 60' times is THE measure of launch.
Just put some traction fluid on your back tyres before you go for a burn. Hehehehe.
Cheers,
Hymee.
08-22-2004, 06:24 PM
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Well from experience at the track.
Here is how to do it.
1. Jump out of the car and drop tyre pressure to 20psi.
2. Smoke those tyres up good to get them warm.
3. Rev to 7g
4. Slip clutch out and launch.
5. Keep gas on when changing gears that is why you have a rev limiter :D
6. Run a 14sec pass. :D
Here is how to do it.
1. Jump out of the car and drop tyre pressure to 20psi.
2. Smoke those tyres up good to get them warm.
3. Rev to 7g
4. Slip clutch out and launch.
5. Keep gas on when changing gears that is why you have a rev limiter :D
6. Run a 14sec pass. :D
08-22-2004, 08:44 PM
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I will try all of the above when i am ready for the upgrades :D dragtoys thanks for your advice , ha ha ha .
Especially the part of forced upgrades being an easy justification for the Wife
:D
cheers
michael
Especially the part of forced upgrades being an easy justification for the Wife
:D cheers
michael
08-22-2004, 10:25 PM
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For a good start at the lights L&L take DSC half off. You will find you will still slip alittle at the back end but it wont hold you out for long before you are hauling ***.
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Phillip
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Phillip
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