Launching 2nd gear?

03cobra5485 · September 20th, 2010, 10:04 PM

So i've just bought an 03 cobra a few months ago, and it is night and day differance between my 97 cobra...well it got me thinking, does anybody ever launch in 2nd gear down the track? I'd imagine that it's not good for the clutch nor rear, but just thought i'd ask

F8L GT · September 20th, 2010, 10:07 PM

no, never launch in second gear. burn outs in 2nd are ok but never a launch in 2nd

Shaun03GT · September 25th, 2010, 10:54 PM

Lol why the fuck would you do that? You answered your own question, not being good for the clutch/rear

Daniel0318 · September 25th, 2010, 11:02 PM

Fuck No!

03cobra5485 · September 28th, 2010, 12:52 AM

Originally Posted by Shaun03GT

Lol why the fuck would you do that? You answered your own question, not being good for the clutch/rear

ha you ever take an 03 cobra out to the track and you'll see why i asked that. The amount of wheel hop and horrible traction will suprise you, it's a whole different car, i had a 97 cobra with a P1SC, about the same hp as my cobra now and it is like night and day

F8L GT · September 28th, 2010, 12:57 AM

That's because IRS is shit for drag racing

Shaun03GT · September 28th, 2010, 01:27 AM

Yea like F8L said, thats cause the IRS sucks for drag racing. Putting it in 2nd gear will only fuck your car up more. Swap to a SRA

F8L GT · September 28th, 2010, 01:33 AM

either swap or upgrade the IRS with the braces and bushings to help it prevent wheel hop. To much hop and you will break your half shafts

03cobra5485 · September 28th, 2010, 02:20 AM

yea i put in aluminum bushings a week ago and lowered it, hopefully it makes a differance. It's a dd not a drag car, i'm not gonna rip out the irs for a solid axle, wheel hop sure is annoying though

F8L GT · September 28th, 2010, 02:40 AM

i would also suggest one of these

Heavy Duty IRS Crossmember : Maximum Motorsports, the Latemodel Mustang Performance Suspension Leader!

DickH · September 28th, 2010, 03:17 AM

Why do you want to avoid the solid rear? You could probably find someone willing to swap with you and throw in some money.

03cobra5485 · September 28th, 2010, 10:08 AM

Originally Posted by F8L GT

i would also suggest one of these

Heavy Duty IRS Crossmember : Maximum Motorsports, the Latemodel Mustang Performance Suspension Leader!

thanks for the link, i'll check it out

September 20th, 2010, 10:04 PM	#1
03cobra5485 Newbie Join Date: Aug 2010 Posts: 24 iTrader: 0 reviews	Launching 2nd gear? So i've just bought an 03 cobra a few months ago, and it is night and day differance between my 97 cobra...well it got me thinking, does anybody ever launch in 2nd gear down the track? I'd imagine that it's not good for the clutch nor rear, but just thought i'd ask

September 20th, 2010, 10:07 PM	#2
F8L GT !FACEPLATED! 2002 Mustang GT 7.84 @ 86.01 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Upper Michigan Posts: 12,917 iTrader: 13 reviews	no, never launch in second gear. burn outs in 2nd are ok but never a launch in 2nd __________________ MM Bracket Racing Crew Co-Founder ~Its a Drag Car, Not a Show Car~ LINK-->Custom Race Transmission Build<--LINK

September 25th, 2010, 10:54 PM	#3
Shaun03GT I Post Entirely Way Too Much 2003 Mustang GT 1/8 - 7.92 @ 91.13mph 1/4 - 12.21 @ 115.84mph Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Weymouth, MA Posts: 13,456 iTrader: 12 reviews	Lol why the fuck would you do that? You answered your own question, not being good for the clutch/rear __________________ Vortech V1 Intercooled @ 11psi 394rwhp/392rwtq @ 9.5psi 415rwhp/400rwtq @ 11psi on Methanol Tuned By: Pete @ Performance Dyno Affordable Supercharger Build Guide Supercharger Info for Noobs

September 25th, 2010, 11:02 PM	#4
Daniel0318 Hardcore Enthusiast 2007 Mustang GT Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Dover, DE Posts: 1,274 iTrader: 0 reviews	Fuck No! __________________

September 28th, 2010, 12:57 AM	#6
F8L GT !FACEPLATED! 2002 Mustang GT 7.84 @ 86.01 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Upper Michigan Posts: 12,917 iTrader: 13 reviews	That's because IRS is shit for drag racing __________________ MM Bracket Racing Crew Co-Founder ~Its a Drag Car, Not a Show Car~ LINK-->Custom Race Transmission Build<--LINK

September 28th, 2010, 01:27 AM	#7
Shaun03GT I Post Entirely Way Too Much 2003 Mustang GT 1/8 - 7.92 @ 91.13mph 1/4 - 12.21 @ 115.84mph Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Weymouth, MA Posts: 13,456 iTrader: 12 reviews	Yea like F8L said, thats cause the IRS sucks for drag racing. Putting it in 2nd gear will only fuck your car up more. Swap to a SRA __________________ Vortech V1 Intercooled @ 11psi 394rwhp/392rwtq @ 9.5psi 415rwhp/400rwtq @ 11psi on Methanol Tuned By: Pete @ Performance Dyno Affordable Supercharger Build Guide Supercharger Info for Noobs

September 28th, 2010, 01:33 AM	#8
F8L GT !FACEPLATED! 2002 Mustang GT 7.84 @ 86.01 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Upper Michigan Posts: 12,917 iTrader: 13 reviews	either swap or upgrade the IRS with the braces and bushings to help it prevent wheel hop. To much hop and you will break your half shafts __________________ MM Bracket Racing Crew Co-Founder ~Its a Drag Car, Not a Show Car~ LINK-->Custom Race Transmission Build<--LINK

September 28th, 2010, 02:20 AM	#9
03cobra5485 Newbie Join Date: Aug 2010 Posts: 24 iTrader: 0 reviews	yea i put in aluminum bushings a week ago and lowered it, hopefully it makes a differance. It's a dd not a drag car, i'm not gonna rip out the irs for a solid axle, wheel hop sure is annoying though

September 28th, 2010, 02:40 AM	#10
F8L GT !FACEPLATED! 2002 Mustang GT 7.84 @ 86.01 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Upper Michigan Posts: 12,917 iTrader: 13 reviews	i would also suggest one of these Heavy Duty IRS Crossmember : Maximum Motorsports, the Latemodel Mustang Performance Suspension Leader! __________________ MM Bracket Racing Crew Co-Founder ~Its a Drag Car, Not a Show Car~ LINK-->Custom Race Transmission Build<--LINK

September 28th, 2010, 03:17 AM	#11
DickH MM Fanatic 2003 gt 5.4 32v on the way Join Date: May 2007 Location: Omaha Posts: 4,192 iTrader: 2 reviews	Why do you want to avoid the solid rear? You could probably find someone willing to swap with you and throw in some money. __________________ 2003 Mustang gt - usual mods - slowly working on 5.4 swap 2004 srt4 - Stock DD/winter beater Click here for your tuning needs Before asking a gearing related question click THIS link and enjoy all your saved time.

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