1st perfect launch

amg destroyer · 11-23-2007, 05:00 PM

I have launched my car a couple times before, with a decent result. Today I was alone on a deserted road and figured that I would try again. I did it perfectly this time, and I am completely speechless. It was crazy.

I know that this has been covered before, but I just wanted to let everyone know that this method works! I revved it up to about 3.5-4k and let the clutch out slowly until it started to grab, then simultaneously floored it and released the clutch quickly with a little wheelspin (no hop) which left about 4ft of rubber.

toogood · 11-23-2007, 05:02 PM

haha thats good...i got the same result launching at those rpms...but the first time...i was leaned forward a lil bit an was immediately pulled back...lol

**boxtwo** · 12-10-2007, 04:42 AM

I normally do not launch my car, but in the couple of times I have, they have both been accidental. As in, needed to get into traffic QUICKLY. Truly amazing.

TAPOUT · 12-27-2007, 09:34 AM

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Originally Posted by amg destroyer

I have launched my car a couple times before, with a decent result. Today I was alone on a deserted road and figured that I would try again. I did it perfectly this time, and I am completely speechless. It was crazy.

I know that this has been covered before, but I just wanted to let everyone know that this method works! I revved it up to about 3.5-4k and let the clutch out slowly until it started to grab, then simultaneously floored it and released the clutch quickly with a little wheelspin (no hop) which left about 4ft of rubber.

Feels good, doesn't it....Go to the drag strip in the spring.

Dark_Helmet · 12-27-2007, 10:07 AM

I don't ever launch my car on the street, but I have done it a few times at autoxes. I had no idea that something could take off that fast.

STIstud2k7 · 12-29-2007, 08:24 PM

STi's have the sickest launch. A friend of mine who owns an evo9 taught me how to launch in a STi since evo's and sti's are AWD. Exact same way as you said. Also the STi's have a better launch than the evo's.

amg destroyer · 12-29-2007, 08:45 PM

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Originally Posted by STIstud2k7

STi's have the sickest launch. A friend of mine who owns an evo9 taught me how to launch in a STi since evo's and sti's are AWD. Exact same way as you said. Also the STi's have a better launch than the evo's.

Yea, awd launches are pretty sick. But I dont know if I would say STi's have better launches than evos, but it just takes less effort to get them going. You have to abuse evos to get them out of the hole quickly.

stealthsti06 · 12-29-2007, 09:49 PM

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Originally Posted by amg destroyer

Yea, awd launches are pretty sick. But I dont know if I would say STi's have better launches than evos, but it just takes less effort to get them going. You have to abuse evos to get them out of the hole quickly.

not nesasscarily, if you know how to launch both cars they will both leave the hole quickly, if anything i would say and evo is a better launcher bc the stock ecu has is set up with two step, witch is friggin sick!!

STIVendetta · 12-29-2007, 10:03 PM

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Originally Posted by amg destroyer

I have launched my car a couple times before, with a decent result. Today I was alone on a deserted road and figured that I would try again. I did it perfectly this time, and I am completely speechless. It was crazy.

I know that this has been covered before, but I just wanted to let everyone know that this method works! I revved it up to about 3.5-4k and let the clutch out slowly until it started to grab, then simultaneously floored it and released the clutch quickly with a little wheelspin (no hop) which left about 4ft of rubber.

Good Job- amg destroyer!

C.J. · 12-30-2007, 03:58 PM

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Originally Posted by stealthsti06

not nesasscarily, if you know how to launch both cars they will both leave the hole quickly, if anything i would say and evo is a better launcher bc the stock ecu has is set up with two step, witch is friggin sick!!

The factory 2 step on the evo is nice but they are still alittle more finicky to launch since they have zero low end power compared to our Subie's which make them really easy to bog down in the hands of an inexperienced driver. With that said, I have never been out launched by an EVO at the track or on the street.

Vypurr · 12-30-2007, 04:07 PM

I usually launch at 4500 rpm...Its a ton of fun!

rgt · 12-31-2007, 06:02 AM

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Originally Posted by boxtwo

I normally do not launch my car, but in the couple of times I have, they have both been accidental. As in, needed to get into traffic QUICKLY. Truly amazing.

Ive had that happen to me a few times and yeah the torque throws you back into the seat when you arent expecting it. Its WAY fun though cause you feel like a passenger when that happens. Passengers tend to feel the acceleration more than the driver.

Phil 05 · 01-02-2008, 01:47 PM

4500 to 5000 rpm pop the clutch but hold it ever so slightly thru wheel spin and then bang second w authority for the chirp in second gear. Fun but absolutely a killer for the clutch. AWD cars do not make good rubber burners but they are faster off the line than RWD due to the minimal wheel spin. The STI's w the 65/35 torque split will burn rubber more easily, I think.

Vypurr · 01-02-2008, 01:49 PM

^ This is true! In slightly wet weather I have EASILY spun my wheels for a few seconds.

Ronin_STI · 01-02-2008, 02:42 PM

How bad is it to launch your car?

11-23-2007, 05:00 PM	#1
amg destroyer Iron Fisted Car: '05 STi Fav Mod: Sparco seat Location: OC Posts: 4,163 Join Date: Sep 2006 Trader Rating: (4)	1st perfect launch I have launched my car a couple times before, with a decent result. Today I was alone on a deserted road and figured that I would try again. I did it perfectly this time, and I am completely speechless. It was crazy. I know that this has been covered before, but I just wanted to let everyone know that this method works! I revved it up to about 3.5-4k and let the clutch out slowly until it started to grab, then simultaneously floored it and released the clutch quickly with a little wheelspin (no hop) which left about 4ft of rubber. This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad.

11-23-2007, 05:02 PM	#2
toogood Silver Member Car: wrb 06 STi Fav Mod: wingless and mis-fires Location: lackland afb, texas Posts: 1,030 Join Date: Nov 2007 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: 1st perfect launch haha thats good...i got the same result launching at those rpms...but the first time...i was leaned forward a lil bit an was immediately pulled back...lol

12-10-2007, 04:42 AM	#3
boxtwo Gold Member Car: 07 OBP STi Fav Mod: Venison front Bumper mod Location: Pennsyltucky Posts: 1,399 Join Date: Jun 2007 Trader Rating: (2)	Re: 1st perfect launch I normally do not launch my car, but in the couple of times I have, they have both been accidental. As in, needed to get into traffic QUICKLY. Truly amazing.

12-27-2007, 10:07 AM	#5
Dark_Helmet STI Driver Posts: 207 Join Date: Apr 2007 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: 1st perfect launch I don't ever launch my car on the street, but I have done it a few times at autoxes. I had no idea that something could take off that fast.

12-29-2007, 08:24 PM	#6
STIstud2k7 STI Driver Car: Blue w Gold 07 WRX S Fav Mod: Tune Location: Chicago,IL Posts: 234 Join Date: Apr 2007 Trader Rating: (1)	Re: 1st perfect launch STi's have the sickest launch. A friend of mine who owns an evo9 taught me how to launch in a STi since evo's and sti's are AWD. Exact same way as you said. Also the STi's have a better launch than the evo's.

12-30-2007, 04:07 PM	#11
Vypurr Senior STI Driver Car: 2006 SGM STi Fav Mod: Stage 2 Location: State College, Pa Posts: 311 Join Date: Sep 2004 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: 1st perfect launch I usually launch at 4500 rpm...Its a ton of fun!

01-02-2008, 01:47 PM	#13
Phil 05 STI Driver Car: Silver 05 WRX STi Fav Mod: POWER Location: Western Massachusetts Posts: 211 Join Date: Nov 2007 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: 1st perfect launch 4500 to 5000 rpm pop the clutch but hold it ever so slightly thru wheel spin and then bang second w authority for the chirp in second gear. Fun but absolutely a killer for the clutch. AWD cars do not make good rubber burners but they are faster off the line than RWD due to the minimal wheel spin. The STI's w the 65/35 torque split will burn rubber more easily, I think.

01-02-2008, 01:49 PM	#14
Vypurr Senior STI Driver Car: 2006 SGM STi Fav Mod: Stage 2 Location: State College, Pa Posts: 311 Join Date: Sep 2004 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: 1st perfect launch ^ This is true! In slightly wet weather I have EASILY spun my wheels for a few seconds.

01-02-2008, 02:42 PM	#15
Ronin_STI Junior STI Driver Car: 07 WRB STi Fav Mod: Boxer Rumble Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 196 Join Date: Apr 2007 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: 1st perfect launch How bad is it to launch your car? This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad.