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Launching With An Auto Tranny - 6/17/2004 1:38:17 PM

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I never race with an auto tranny but I heard a lot of people drag race with an auto tranny. I'm curious, how do you launch the car properly with an auto tranny?

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RE: Launching With An Auto Tranny - 6/17/2004 4:38:02 PM

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Some ppl put it in neutral... rev up to about 4500 - 5000 RPM and shift into D, others hold the brake while starting in low (revving) and shift up gears.

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RE: Launching With An Auto Tranny - 6/17/2004 4:43:36 PM

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I wouldn't abuse a factory auto tranny, unless it's built for racing. Once the tranny starts slipping....it's over.

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RE: Launching With An Auto Tranny - 6/17/2004 5:26:25 PM

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dont destroy it tryin. not worth it

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RE: Launching With An Auto Tranny - 6/18/2004 4:57:28 PM

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Yea I understand that factory auto tranny isn't meant for racing but I was just wondering how would launch properly just with an auto tranny in general whether it's a racing or factory auto tranny.

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RE: Launching With An Auto Tranny - 6/18/2004 5:39:54 PM

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ORIGINAL: polo708

Some ppl put it in neutral... rev up to about 4500 - 5000 RPM and shift into D, others hold the brake while starting in low (revving) and shift up gears.

Thats how most people do it.

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RE: Launching With An Auto Tranny - 6/19/2004 10:51:22 AM

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I blew my 2001 civics engine at 49 km, Sisley honda replaced it for me absolutly free, haha.

I did do a few neutral drops but they pretty much said it was manu defect.

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