Launching With An Auto Tranny

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06-17-2004, 12:38 PM

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Launching With An Auto Tranny

I never race with an auto tranny but I heard a lot of people drag race with an auto tranny. I'm curious, how do you launch the car properly with an auto tranny?

06-17-2004, 03:38 PM

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RE: Launching With An Auto Tranny

Some ppl put it in neutral... rev up to about 4500 - 5000 RPM and shift into D, others hold the brake while starting in low (revving) and shift up gears.

06-17-2004, 03:43 PM

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RE: Launching With An Auto Tranny

I wouldn't abuse a factory auto tranny, unless it's built for racing. Once the tranny starts slipping....it's over.

06-17-2004, 04:26 PM

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RE: Launching With An Auto Tranny

dont destroy it tryin. not worth it

06-18-2004, 03:57 PM

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RE: Launching With An Auto Tranny

Yea I understand that factory auto tranny isn't meant for racing but I was just wondering how would launch properly just with an auto tranny in general whether it's a racing or factory auto tranny.

06-18-2004, 04:39 PM

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RE: Launching With An Auto Tranny

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Some ppl put it in neutral... rev up to about 4500 - 5000 RPM and shift into D, others hold the brake while starting in low (revving) and shift up gears.

Thats how most people do it.

06-19-2004, 09:51 AM

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RE: Launching With An Auto Tranny

I blew my 2001 civics engine at 49 km, Sisley honda replaced it for me absolutly free, haha.

I did do a few neutral drops but they pretty much said it was manu defect.