How Do I Launch My T?

[Worm]

Hi guys,

I need some advice...

I bought my BA MK II XR6T a couple of weeks ago with a 6 speed manual...

My problem... I cant take off... LOL When I go to take off quickly I get a massive amount of "turbo lag" (I think that's what it is...) The car seems to bog down...

I haven't owned a turbo before, so I am not used to driving them... I am used to my old xr8...

It has a couple of upgrades and should fly once I get it tuned :-) I am so glad FORD finally brought out a car that can pump a HSV... The guy in the clubby was pissed, especially seeing as he (originally) thought I was driving an XR6 NA cause my car is debadged...

So, my question is... How do I get the best launch? Traction control on/off? How many revs, clutch dump? How much throttle???

Any advice would be greatly appreciated, I want to lead at the other side of the lights and continue to accelerate!!! It is a great feeling to accelerate from a HSV... I had never been able to do it before!

Cheers,

Worm

Edited 30/07/08 09:28 AM by seventytwo
Talking about street racing is against forum rules

[mic]

Get some semi sliks and SAVE IT 4 THE TRACK !!!

[Worm]

Oops... I am new here...

Will shut my mouth...

How do I launch my T for the drag strip? :-) May have to try Caulder...

Worm

[BFHOON]

I use the heel toe method to get about 2500 rpm and try and slip it a little (aftermarket clutch) you have to feel it, this gives me a little squeal on takeoff without frying the tyres.

I also use low boost in 1st gear and untill second stops spinning then hit it with full boost.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RFi7zfMWE1M

[Nashy]

buy an fg launch control woo

[XR06T]

2.5 to 3k rpm clutch slip for me. dont be brutal with the clutch as it wont hang on, but once the car is moving a bti get off it asap. seems to work ok for me!

[djkice]

lol

auto

hold at 2000rpm while on brake

let go off brake, 3/4 throttle... for first 4000rpm... then full throttle to 5500

change

my guage just slides to 5500 in second... as fast as I can blink of my eyes

change again

...

check for cops... or ull loose your car for a week.... if they can catch you

Edited 31/07/08 03:43 PM by djkice

[YLD-11Z]

djkice he said he has a manual, why would he want to know about an auto.

Worm:

My suggestion because you have an xr6 turbo clutch is to not slip it or ride it at all. you will wear your clutch out very quickly expecially if its a BA. Rev to 2500 - 3000 and drop it. If your tyres are spinning too much try a bigger burnout

Andrew

[groper]

you need launch control my man... builds boost in neautral before you let the clutch out...

[BFHOON]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2B3UfZNHzmw