Launching a auto

[andy_reynold28]

just wondering the best way to launch a auto.
ive heard some people rev the car in neutral and then shove it into drive (doesn't sound good for the trans)
while some hold it back with the brake, on the torque converter.

whats the best way to launch a auto?

[Mirkwo0dForest]

i like the rev then slam it into drive method... u get a boost and a nice wheel squeal if u do it right...
AUTOMATIC w00t!

[andy_reynold28]

doesn't that damage the tranny?

[ebpda9]

that damages the tranny and the motormounts. that's why 3 of mine are busted. i'd do the brake torque methond but make sure you have a tranny cooler or you might damage the tranny too.

[pdiggitydogg]

^yep...I nearly fried my old chevy that way

I used the brake method after I learned that the n->d method sucked ass...but that isnt that good either

[Mirkwo0dForest]

describe this "brake method" plz...

i mean i know the neutral thing is bad, which is why i only do it once a day...
j/k
i RARELY do it...

[pdiggitydogg]

hold brakes and rev it...thats it

[JamieS697]

on a front wheel drive car??:confused:

[Mischief(LTS)]

its all we got! hahah.... racing with autos is so stupid...

[andy_reynold28]

thats the method i would use the N to D is just to much stress.
Ok cheers
o yer Level ten torque converters they anygood?

[JamieS697]

the brake torque doesnt work if you hold the brake down it will just mess up your brakes i believe you pull up the parking brake and hit the gas but i dont know because i dont "launch" my auto because i know it is not fast

[oc civic]

Originally posted by Mischief(LTS)
its all we got! hahah.... racing with autos is so stupid...

racing with a FAIRLY stock AUTOMATIC HONDA is stupid....

a lot of FASTER domestics are auto... but launching a 16/17 sec automatic civic is COMPLETELY retarded.. as you pointed out.

[Twilight02ZX3]

Anyone that does neutruel drops should be smacked in the head with a rusty nail. If you want a good launch power brake. Hold down the brake as far as it will go. Hit the gas, hovering around 3000 rpm's, and when your ready to go let off the break and floor it. You usually get better times if you manually shift it too. DONT DO NEUTRUEL DROPS!!

[iRACEmyCTR]

Originally posted by Mirkwo0dForest
i like the rev then slam it into drive method... u get a boost and a nice wheel squeal if u do it right...
AUTOMATIC w00t!

hell ya yo! dats how i race my mom's sebring lx yo! i like to redline dat shit before i drop to drive so its spins the tires mad! that grindign crunching noise lets me know im really pushing hte motor to its full capacity too yo! i'd def stick to da neutral drop style yo cuz it dropped my 1/4 times from like 18 to 17 secs yo! now i can beat my boyz 5spd civic wit intake and exhaust and 14" chrome hubcaps and touring wing and led exhaust tip yo! yo!

[Mischief(LTS)]

har har:D

[Twilight02ZX3]

Originally posted by iRACEmyCTR
hell ya yo! dats how i race my mom's sebring lx yo! i like to redline dat shit before i drop to drive so its spins the tires mad! that grindign crunching noise lets me know im really pushing hte motor to its full capacity too yo! i'd def stick to da neutral drop style yo cuz it dropped my 1/4 times from like 18 to 17 secs yo! now i can beat my boyz 5spd civic wit intake and exhaust and 14" chrome hubcaps and touring wing and led exhaust tip yo! yo!

If you are serious I am going to go kill myself right now.

[JamieS697]

^ i second that

[iRACEmyCTR]

HAHAHA :doh:

[Mirkwo0dForest]

ok when i said that i wuz kiddin..

[andy_reynold28]

o dear. o dear to the chrome hub caps too!!!
Thanks for your help. i use the brake style, just fort there maybe a better way,, obviously not unless you hate your car!

[Shot 2 Hel]

i would go with holding the e-brake since it only locks up your back tires and you will get a bit of a burnout, and not waste your brakes as much as you could with holding the brake