Race Start Video w/ Exhaust

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Nov 8, 2011 | 09:27 PM
  #1  
Agency Power Valvetronic cat-back

Once again, iPhone quality but this is a pretty good rendition of true engine/exhaust noise with the system.

Weather permitting, I will be taking out the goPro cam tomorrow...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IMby6VLuWWs
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Nov 8, 2011 | 10:05 PM
  #2  
Thanks for sharing! It would be great if someone would make a tutorial on how to get Race Start to work as well!
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Nov 8, 2011 | 10:09 PM
  #3  
oh, nice.

how much traction control do you feel was being used from 0-30?
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Nov 8, 2011 | 11:50 PM
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Quote: oh, nice.

how much traction control do you feel was being used from 0-30?
You can see power being cut during the first few seconds of the launch.
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Nov 9, 2011 | 12:50 AM
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Quote: You can see power being cut during the first few seconds of the launch.
If the power is cut what is the point of Race Start
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Nov 9, 2011 | 01:41 AM
  #6  
Sounds great, was that with valves open or closed?
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Nov 9, 2011 | 04:59 AM
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Quote: If the power is cut what is the point of Race Start
The purpose of RS is to allow you to start from a stop at a higher rpm in an auto clutch (dual or multi) tranny car which mimics what can be achieve in manuals. Thus allowing faster acceleration times.
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Nov 9, 2011 | 09:43 AM
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Just like my Trans Brake on my Z..
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Nov 9, 2011 | 11:17 AM
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Quote: Sounds great, was that with valves open or closed?
Valves open...

Only time I run them closed is if 5-0 is nearby...or if I feel like respecting my neighbhors
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Nov 9, 2011 | 11:18 AM
  #10  
Quote: oh, nice.

how much traction control do you feel was being used from 0-30?
I'm sorry, not understanding the question..

If you're asking if I could feel the car doing it's thing to minimize wheel slip, I would say that it did so until about 25-30 mph as you indicated.

Otherwise, not sure how to answer...
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Nov 9, 2011 | 11:24 AM
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Quote: Thanks for sharing! It would be great if someone would make a tutorial on how to get Race Start to work as well!

Step 0: Turn ESP to sport mode
Step 1: push the brake pedal pretty close to the floor
Step 2: turn the transmission setting button to RS
Step 3: Pull right paddle shift lever
Step 4: Push throttle pedal ALL the way to the floor within 2 seconds of receiving "racestart available message"
Step 5: Release brake pedal within 7 seconds of having the gas pedal depressed and engine pinging off of 4,000 RPM..

Step 6: enjoy, rinse and repeat!

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Nov 9, 2011 | 11:25 AM
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Quote: If the power is cut what is the point of Race Start
Getting optimal traction off the line - sometimes the quickest way to get things done is the least aggressive!
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