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Old 12-14-2010, 04:46 PM
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Best way to race a TL

Hey whats up everyone i was just wondering whats the best way to race a TL from stop is like taking the VSA OFF and starting in L then switching to sport mode once you hit 2nd gear or is there a better combination?
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Originally Posted by josiel
Hey whats up everyone i was just wondering whats the best way to race a TL from stop is like taking the VSA OFF and starting in L then switching to sport mode once you hit 2nd gear or is there a better combination?
You mean on a track, of course?
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Old 12-14-2010, 05:00 PM
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Buying a 6-speed is a good start
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both on track and on a regular street
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Old 12-14-2010, 05:18 PM
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Old 12-14-2010, 05:24 PM
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On the street... there is no best way .... hey ,.. this is cool ... I just checked the map .. I can't get much further away from you unless I go in the water... cuz away is where I want to be if your street racing ...
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Old 12-14-2010, 05:25 PM
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2007 TL type S 6 speed

How rare is the manual Type S from 2007
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Old 12-14-2010, 05:27 PM
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Originally Posted by josiel
both on track and on a regular street
You're a little slow on the uptake....
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Old 12-14-2010, 06:11 PM
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why are u racing on the street? Do everyone around u a favor... don't drive stupid.
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Old 12-14-2010, 06:35 PM
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How rare is the manual Type S from 2007
its sorta rare, but with a little bit of a wait u can def locate one ... they arent exotic cars by ne means
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How rare is the manual Type S from 2007
They may be rare in your area, so be prepared to make some trips if you find one you really like. The 6Spd, as far as I've seen, usually holds a little bit more value over the 5AT as well. Other than that, shouldn't be too hard finding the one you want unless you're shooting for KBP or MRP.
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Everyone knows you use the E-Brake with VSA OFF and when the stoplight turns green you quickly engage R (Reverse) and press the Gas and brake at the same time.
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Get a cold air intake that adds 12 wheel horse power.

Always drive with VSA off, the ABS-VSA unit won't slow you down.

These transmissions are built proof, always keep your rpms at 3500 while in Neutral. The light turns green slam it into drive and pin it hard to vtec.


Remember to keep it in sport mode and hit the rev limiter on each gear. This will keep you in vtec longer and when you shift to the next gear you will be higher up on the rpm band thus having more power!

Ebay sell ecu chip upgrades. This gives you the ablity to have "I-VTEC". It's great because with the statement above while keeping rpms at 3500 you may already be in Vtec mode.

The less tread on tires the better. Slicks have no tread, therefore if you get down to bologna skins on your tires you will have better traction a launch.


That's all for now, it's a few easy steps to take a regular 15 sec TL and make it a low 13's monster.
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Originally Posted by 04WDPSeDaN
Get a cold air intake that adds 12 wheel horse power.

Always drive with VSA off, the ABS-VSA unit won't slow you down.

These transmissions are built proof, always keep your rpms at 3500 while in Neutral. The light turns green slam it into drive and pin it hard to vtec.


Remember to keep it in sport mode and hit the rev limiter on each gear. This will keep you in vtec longer and when you shift to the next gear you will be higher up on the rpm band thus having more power!

Ebay sell ecu chip upgrades. This gives you the ablity to have "I-VTEC". It's great because with the statement above while keeping rpms at 3500 you may already be in Vtec mode.

The less tread on tires the better. Slicks have no tread, therefore if you get down to bologna skins on your tires you will have better traction a launch.


That's all for now, it's a few easy steps to take a regular 15 sec TL and make it a low 13's monster.
hahaha

Originally Posted by USN-Berm
Everyone knows you use the E-Brake with VSA OFF and when the stoplight turns green you quickly engage R (Reverse) and press the Gas and brake at the same time.
LMFAO

Yup.. that's how you do it! woot woot
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Originally Posted by 04WDPSeDaN
Get a cold air intake that adds 12 wheel horse power.

Always drive with VSA off, the ABS-VSA unit won't slow you down.

These transmissions are built proof, always keep your rpms at 3500 while in Neutral. The light turns green slam it into drive and pin it hard to vtec.


Remember to keep it in sport mode and hit the rev limiter on each gear. This will keep you in vtec longer and when you shift to the next gear you will be higher up on the rpm band thus having more power!

Ebay sell ecu chip upgrades. This gives you the ablity to have "I-VTEC". It's great because with the statement above while keeping rpms at 3500 you may already be in Vtec mode.

The less tread on tires the better. Slicks have no tread, therefore if you get down to bologna skins on your tires you will have better traction a launch.


That's all for now, it's a few easy steps to take a regular 15 sec TL and make it a low 13's monster.
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Dah, that all turned out wrong Fail

Trying to use emoticons from a different site.........
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Everyone knows you use the E-Brake with VSA OFF and when the stoplight turns green you quickly engage R (Reverse) and press the Gas and brake at the same time.
Well said sir haha
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Old 12-14-2010, 08:24 PM
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ok, ok, enough.

OP-please keep your racing on the track.

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