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Launching Technique Poll : Hold RPMs or catch on the up swing?

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Old 10-24-2006, 07:20 PM
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Launching Technique Poll : Hold RPMs or catch on the up swing?
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Hold.
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is this really psmalls? I dont believe you would even think about launching your car.
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Default Bounce Rpms and swiftly let go of the clutch on the up swing

Let me know if u guys go!! =)
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Just curious.. What Rpm do u hold it at?
Old 10-24-2006, 07:29 PM
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2nd. Are you going to get a CM now, COB?
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Default I'll let you know. I'm planning ahead, going to start practicing my launching skills. How late is...

that gas station open?
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If you do take it to the strip....please please please run pump gas.
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Default i used the upswing method, but am now going to switch to the steady...

ive been getting poor 60fts, and Mike and Marc use steady...
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3500. It gets me 1.6's, so I can't complain.


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