Really need to practice launching
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From: Troy, IL (near St. Louis, MO)
2019 E63s AMG
Really need to practice launching
Going down to the track this Saturday, get some fresh numbers on this Kleemann... So i go ahead and try a few launches on a frontage road
Looooooooooots of wheelspin, its going to take some getting used to
Neither attempt was pinned to the floor. The first attempt was a short stab, but as I added more power, when it shifted into second, I got sideways a bit and had to lift.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ElbZOUjgntg
Second attempt, a lot slower on acceleration, but once i add more power, it leaves a 70ft number 11 as I am laying a patch the whole time after 30mph
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8EWuQKTXKZo
Gonna get some external video tomorrow i think ...in the day
**PS i know the CEL is back on, i had to order a gascap as its not sealed and causing me to get a damn CEL
Looooooooooots of wheelspin, its going to take some getting used to
Neither attempt was pinned to the floor. The first attempt was a short stab, but as I added more power, when it shifted into second, I got sideways a bit and had to lift.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ElbZOUjgntg
Second attempt, a lot slower on acceleration, but once i add more power, it leaves a 70ft number 11 as I am laying a patch the whole time after 30mph
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8EWuQKTXKZo
Gonna get some external video tomorrow i think ...in the day
**PS i know the CEL is back on, i had to order a gascap as its not sealed and causing me to get a damn CEL
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Best tips for launching?
I also just keep spinning my tires and have pretty bad 0-60 times as a result.
I saw on the other forum that people were starting out manually in 1st gear and then letting it autoshift after that. They said it felt faster that way....
Thoughts?
TIA!
I also just keep spinning my tires and have pretty bad 0-60 times as a result.
I saw on the other forum that people were starting out manually in 1st gear and then letting it autoshift after that. They said it felt faster that way....
Thoughts?
TIA!
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I just step on the gas and go. It's pretty simple, but helps with a nice set of hoosiers. Hit one my vids of the 11.97, it shows a good burnout and dryhop. That should heat them up pretty good.
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Drag Radials and roll into the gas. There are some cars here pushing tens that are hooking up with the right tires. What do you plan on running in the 1/4? I did about 15 runs at the track last year trying to find the best launch combo. Winter mode, ESP on/off, Roll, Stab, etc... nothing made a difference. I will never go again without some DR's.
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From: Troy, IL (near St. Louis, MO)
2019 E63s AMG
The car should be a high 11's if i can get it to hook. The only dyno i have includes the 18% tranny loss and its 537hp 554tq (so mid 400's to wheels)
Currently I have Michelin Pilot SP2's (265)
The previous owner gave me a timeslip (obviously i cant tell if it was his) but it was 11.557 @ 120.8mph; but that was done @ 10k miles with a set of Hoosiers and now its @ 50k miles
I guess I will see on saturday what she's got left in her.
Currently I have Michelin Pilot SP2's (265)
The previous owner gave me a timeslip (obviously i cant tell if it was his) but it was 11.557 @ 120.8mph; but that was done @ 10k miles with a set of Hoosiers and now its @ 50k miles
I guess I will see on saturday what she's got left in her.
