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Old Feb 14, 2007 | 07:54 PM
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I love my camaro and i can drive it really well. i just hav problems getting off the line quickly... its an automatic 1997 Z28 do u guys have any tips for me?
 
Old Feb 14, 2007 | 11:20 PM
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This should give you some pointers.
http://www.greerdragway.com/drag101.htm
 
Old Feb 15, 2007 | 09:10 PM
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You can't drive it very well then!
 
Old Feb 15, 2007 | 11:49 PM
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leave the guy alone just cus you dont know how to launch ure car dosent make u a bad driver i know a bunch of idoits that can launch anything but run into anything that isnt 40 feet tall and bright yellow
 
Old Feb 16, 2007 | 01:53 AM
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Man i got my car on december 14th of 2006.. i went from a front wheel drive 3100 V6... to a Z28 camaro... was kinda a big change for me...
 
Old Feb 16, 2007 | 02:54 PM
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Just takes practice... Your not going to launch as well as the Thirdgen running stock suspension.... It's just a weight difference, and the fact you have more power, and less control to the rear.... Trust me, I get a much better launch in Ol' Blue (Which has more Torque) than Red, anyday....
 
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