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Old 07-31-2008, 07:16 PM
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pedal to the metal! I did a comparison of runs and I've found it interesting how I roll onto the throttle every time. I never just nail it. Does everyone start right @ 3K and just nail it?
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Default depends what you are looking for

if you are looking for a hailmary fast fats, nail it so you spike when you hit 4200

if you are looking for data, roll on at as low an rpm as you can.
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Default Gotcha :). Thanks. Do you ever get bored of 3rd gear LOL. I feel like I have to hit

other gears like 2nd once in a while to be like oh snap. haha. My g/f goes, I get used to the power sometimes, so i kick it in 2nd then 3rd she goes "oh okay" LOL. I run a 3.5 consistant FATS and tonight a 3.55 on rolling throttle from 3K. bitches man bitches
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I smash the pedal at 2.5K...
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Go WOT at the lowest RPM you feel comfortable in order to gather the most data possible...
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You should do a 5K launch in reverse...she'd love that.
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LOL. that just sounds scary.
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Make sure she has her seatbelt on =)
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haha, josh your suck a smart ***!!! hahaha
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Default I run 2nd gear most of the time.

Fast, to the point and ~legal freeway onramp speeds.

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