How to race?
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From: Chubbuck, Idaho
C55 AMG
How to race?
Hey everyone, I know this may be a total noob question; but say for example you are sitting at a light and somebody pulls up to challenge you, what is the best, most efficient way to take off in our cars?
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2005 C55 black on black aka DVS C55, 2007 C230 sport silver on black for the boss
S mode, ESP off is consistent. Don't load up the trans (hold the brake and give it gas) launch off idle so you don't overwhelm the tires. Those white lines at the intersection can cause you to lose traction.
To get very aggressive: S mode, ESP off but put in 1st gear and the car will force the 1-2, 2-3, 3-4 shifts. This eliminates an early shift due to wheel spin, gives firm shifts and you can still upshift/downshift manually if you want to.
Practice hard launches at a drag strip off a tree to get quick and consistent launches, or elsewhere.... The practice is knowing how to work the throttle to keep the power smooth and consistent even if wheel spin occurs. After the first couple hundred feet its all on the car....
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Last edited by EDgineered; Aug 3, 2014 at 01:56 PM.
Thread Starter
Senior Member
Joined: Aug 2013
Posts: 363
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From: Chubbuck, Idaho
C55 AMG
Practice, practice, practice.
S mode, ESP off is consistent. Don't load up the trans (hold the brake and give it gas) launch off idle so you don't overwhelm the tires. Those white lines at the intersection can cause you to lose traction.
To get very aggressive: S mode, ESP off but put in 1st gear and the car will force the 1-2, 2-3, 3-4 shifts. This eliminates an early shift due to wheel spin, gives firm shifts and you can still upshift/downshift manually if you want to.
Practice hard launches at a drag strip off a tree to get quick and consistent launches, or elsewhere.... The practice is knowing how to work the throttle to keep the power smooth and consistent even if wheel spin occurs. After the first couple hundred feet its all on the car....
.
S mode, ESP off is consistent. Don't load up the trans (hold the brake and give it gas) launch off idle so you don't overwhelm the tires. Those white lines at the intersection can cause you to lose traction.
To get very aggressive: S mode, ESP off but put in 1st gear and the car will force the 1-2, 2-3, 3-4 shifts. This eliminates an early shift due to wheel spin, gives firm shifts and you can still upshift/downshift manually if you want to.
Practice hard launches at a drag strip off a tree to get quick and consistent launches, or elsewhere.... The practice is knowing how to work the throttle to keep the power smooth and consistent even if wheel spin occurs. After the first couple hundred feet its all on the car....
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