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Old 02-21-2008, 07:47 PM
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Ways to not spin wheels off the line

What are some ways that you can not have the front tires spin when the light turns green and you want to accelerate full throttle? Obviously I could just not accelerate fast LOL but what are some other ways?
Old 02-21-2008, 07:58 PM
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I think he said NOT to spin tires at take off! LOL
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idk ive got the same problem too....but i need to get new tires soon.
Old 02-21-2008, 08:41 PM
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major suspension work, amazing tires, engine mounts...basically the works! there is no way not to spin full throttle off the line with FWD...

just hit the gas slightly to get to like 5-10m.p.h.(bout .5sec of a hesitation) then punch it!!!
Old 02-21-2008, 09:12 PM
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welcome to the world of front wheel drive.....best advise is to feather it. I would love not to spin, even thought about putting some slicks on it for the track but decided I like my axle more than my 60 ft time.
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Unplug two of your coil packs and definitely don't SC your car
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1.9 60' on street tires ... ive launched side by side with Sti... i didnt hve much problem off the line ... it was at 4800 where my problem started
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Yeah well a 6MT is a bitch to launch. Slicks & sold mounts seem to almost eliminate it on a 6mt.
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typeR, 13.3 nice... so whats your secret again off the line again?!?! wait is that a 6sp too?
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Originally Posted by fuzzy02CLS
Yeah well a 6MT is a bitch to launch. Slicks & sold mounts seem to almost eliminate it on a 6mt.
@ a stnd still. rev @ 3k rpm. when you start moving take your hvy ass foot of @ 5K rpm before vtech kickin
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Originally Posted by '01White3.2CL
typeR, 13.3 nice... so whats your secret again off the line again?!?! wait is that a 6sp too?
'01 auto ... flash stall to about 3000 rpm release the brake, feed the rest of the gas , and hope
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Originally Posted by typeR
'01 auto ... flash stall to about 3000 rpm release the brake, feed the rest of the gas , and hope
What # tranny are you on??...lol. Great time btw.
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Originally Posted by Rossco
What are some ways that you can not have the front tires spin when the light turns green and you want to accelerate full throttle? Obviously I could just not accelerate fast LOL but what are some other ways?
get them hot. Burn out first, get them sticky. Then go buy new tires.
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leave VSA on..thats what it was designed for
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Thanks for the comments! Just wondering because it wears down on my tires everytime
Old 02-23-2008, 01:57 PM
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Drag radials help alot, but dont expect much mileage or rain driving with them
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