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Old Mar 28, 2007 | 01:50 AM
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I was wondering different methods of racing auto z28s? This is my first automatic car (first V8 as well) and I wanted to know the best way to launch and race an automatic z28 at a dragaway.

also - what can i expect to run in a 1/4 mile out of a 95 z28 with the mods listed in my signature...
 
Old Mar 28, 2007 | 02:10 AM
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Put it in OD and floor it. The computers knows exactly when to shift.
 
Old Mar 28, 2007 | 02:37 AM
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Put it in OD and floor it. The computers knows exactly when to shift.
Hahahahahaha
 
Old Mar 28, 2007 | 02:39 AM
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Well.

Hold down the break, rev it up to 2 grand, and go. If you don't spin, redo it, and revit up to 2500. If you still don't spin, then repeat.

Shifting in an auto is worthless.
 
Old Mar 29, 2007 | 04:06 AM
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thanks guys... i guess i never realized it was that easy for an auto... im guessing i should keep traction control off.....
 
Old Mar 29, 2007 | 10:53 AM
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Yes keep traction contol off,yes it's that easy.
 
Old Mar 29, 2007 | 11:53 AM
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Well.

Hold down the break, rev it up to 2 grand, and go. If you don't spin, redo it, and revit up to 2500. If you still don't spin, then repeat.

Shifting in an auto is worthless.
not true, if u shift it ur self u can stay in the gear longer to get more out of it.
 
Old Mar 29, 2007 | 11:54 AM
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make sure u dont do a nuetral drop, that will f*ck up ur trans.
 
Old Mar 29, 2007 | 11:58 AM
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thats why Hurst has the auto slap shifters.
 
Old Mar 29, 2007 | 12:02 PM
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As long as I can remember, I was told to let the computer auto shift it.

I wish JD would chime in.

He's a very knowlegable person.
 

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