Launching
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From: Irvine, CA
GLE 450 2021, SLK 350 2013, Honda Civc Type R 2019, Suzuki GSXR 750 2014, Ducati Diavel 2018
Launching
I was just thinking what would be the most powerful way to launch the car from stop.
Leaving the gear in D with S mode and flooring it?
Rev-ing it at 6k or 7k RPM in Neutral and then shift to D?
Using tip tronic and start from Gear 1?
Does leaving ESP off help at all?
Leaving the gear in D with S mode and flooring it?
Rev-ing it at 6k or 7k RPM in Neutral and then shift to D?
Using tip tronic and start from Gear 1?
Does leaving ESP off help at all?
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From: orlando, florida. Dr.Phillips, UCF
04 CLK 500, 07 GSX-R 750, S 550, 09 Jeep GC
what ever you do DO NOT rev it in Neutral and drop into Drive! that's a really good way to BREAK your torque converter or shread 1st gear, not to mention maybe blowing out the rearend.
best launch is car in Dyno mode, while holding the brake firmly apply the fuel to take the slack out of the power train, while stationary brings the revs up to about 1500ish and the at the same time floor the accelerator and release the brake.
i have a 2004 CLK 500, using this method i can nail a 5.2 0-60.
don't hold the revs up while stationary for more than just a few seconds. hope this helps.
best launch is car in Dyno mode, while holding the brake firmly apply the fuel to take the slack out of the power train, while stationary brings the revs up to about 1500ish and the at the same time floor the accelerator and release the brake.
i have a 2004 CLK 500, using this method i can nail a 5.2 0-60.
don't hold the revs up while stationary for more than just a few seconds. hope this helps.
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