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if you spin the tires, launch at a lower rpm and feather the clutch. it's not the car, it's the driver.
wow, your friend can't drive... shit, maybe i should start in 5th gear from now on since i won't have to shift at all, and the other person has to shift 4 times, I should win every race...yeah that's it, i knew I was smarter than those so-called pro's...I did this when racing my friend with my crx. I couldn't get 1st to hook at all. I started in second and burnt him cause he had to let off to shift into second.
+1...you are dumb if you think it's faster to start from second. races really are won and lost in the first 60 feet. why do you think that is all that is ever practiced. its all about reaction time and traction.What tires? What tire pressure? Adjustable shocks or ride height? Theres a LOT of factors that can screw up the front traction. If you have some decent tires, drop the pressure down and try another launch. I was able to muster a 2.05 60ft mark in my Matrix with an auto and street tires. I got the Accord to a 2.0 60ft mark by adjusting the rear shocks stiffer and a lil rake on the car. That and 25psi in the tires worked for me. 1st is DEFINATELY not a waste, the race is won or lost in the 1st 60ft, any REAL drag racer will tell you that.
sell your car and get a rwd mustang and just become the white trash pimp we know you want to be
Guys it is faster to start from 2nd if you have enough TORQUE.