waverunner Posted June 12, 2006 Share Posted June 12, 2006 I have the auto/:(/i am curious about what you'll mean when you say launch.dont mean to sound dumb but i would think of a stall converter,only because i used to have a auto/v-8. a couple of opinions would be appreciated alot. thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveFromMass Posted June 12, 2006 Share Posted June 12, 2006 Because the car is a turbo that lag's before it reaches full spool (power) there is a delay in the cars ability to take off. What members do to get a good launch is to spool up the trubo by holding the brakes and giving the car gas. This spools up the turbo. The brakes in the LGT will hold till about 3,000 rpms. Give it a try... Steven Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waverunner Posted June 12, 2006 Author Share Posted June 12, 2006 i have stage 2 and was'nt sure.i will definitely give it a spin and see where i land at. it;s pretty fast now. i can hit at from a dead stop and chirp all 4. thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wukindada Posted June 12, 2006 Share Posted June 12, 2006 Hi there wave....& welcome:) I lived in Lynchburg for 4 years when I was a kid. Steve pointed you in the right direction. My only suggestion is to get yourself a lightened pulley. It will allow you to "Powerbrake" the car up to 3500.....without the pulley you will only be able to rev to about 2500. Also look into getting a Transmission cooler, they are inexpensive & well worth the $$. If I launch the car hard on the street I can get all 4 to smoke:eek: Toyota 6EATS .........SUCK!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeorgeB Posted June 13, 2006 Share Posted June 13, 2006 then what's the best method for launching an : - 2.5i manual - GT manual ? 2.5i auto don't count on this Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
panamajack Posted June 13, 2006 Share Posted June 13, 2006 then what's the best method for launching an : - 2.5i manual - GT manual ? 2.5i auto don't count on this Off a cliff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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deimos Posted June 13, 2006 Share Posted June 13, 2006 Off a cliff. lmfao Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scotty Posted June 13, 2006 Share Posted June 13, 2006 You would accelerate faster if you launch off the catapult on an aircraft carrier. It can launch a 65,000 lb aircraft from 0-120 in 2 seconds, imagine what it can do with a 3300 lb car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waverunner Posted June 13, 2006 Author Share Posted June 13, 2006 funny, u do the best u can with what u got..talk trash to somebody else,i am new here and was just asking for advice.keep yours:icon_twis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stanghater Posted June 18, 2006 Share Posted June 18, 2006 wait you guys are smoking all fours in an auto? power braking(holding the brake and giving gas) is the only way to launch in an auto but it heats up the converter very quickly. be careful Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leonardo Posted June 19, 2006 Share Posted June 19, 2006 You would accelerate faster if you launch off the catapult on an aircraft carrier. It can launch a 65,000 lb aircraft from 0-120 in 2 seconds, imagine what it can do with a 3300 lb car. Great idea for Mythbusters!!! Myth: If the catapult don't tear the car in half, you'd fly out of the trunk or rear glass when the 4 bolts holding the seat or seat back brake from the G forces. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ebpda9 Posted June 19, 2006 Share Posted June 19, 2006 poerbraking seems to work very well in automatics, just don't overdo it. i found out my car is a lot faster off the line in manual mode Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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