[plak424]

So recently I've been drag racing against my buddies 3.8 grand prix and I've taken him most of the time but I keep having problems getting a good consistent launch. Anyone know the best way to launch an automatic without spinning all the power away on the passenger side wheel?

[mcqueen]

Originally Posted by plak424 So recently I've been drag racing against my buddies 3.8 grand prix and I've taken him most of the time but I keep having problems getting a good consistent launch. Anyone know the best way to launch an automatic without spinning all the power away on the passenger side wheel?

Tlok (aka limited slip differential). Our cars get an open differential from the factory which means almost all your power is going to the rear passenger side wheels. It's not very hard to break it loose and your traction isn't the best. If you get a limited slip differential then your traction will increase and if you do break loose, you'll at least leave 2 tire marks instead of one. And if you get a limited slip differential, get steeper gears at the same time and say bye bye to your buddy.

[mustanginky]

well, based off the thread title alone, i'd say launching in heels would be pretty tough.

[Matt.]

Originally Posted by mustanginky well, based off the thread title alone, i'd say launching in heels would be pretty tough.

hahaahahahhaha

[mcqueen]

Originally Posted by mustanginky well, based off the thread title alone, i'd say launching in heels would be pretty tough.

[wolfeman04]

Originally Posted by mustanginky well, based off the thread title alone, i'd say launching in heels would be pretty tough.

hahaha

[Triple A]

Originally Posted by mustanginky well, based off the thread title alone, i'd say launching in heels would be pretty tough.

[rfcsoulja]

ROFL!!!!! That made my day.

[ewells2420]

Tlok, better tires, dont launch at a high rpm.

[HMUSN]

Pretty much what these guys said. Better tire, (lower pressure) and a t lock.

Some suspension mods would do you good as well.

I would rep ya mustanginky, but it won't let me. That was funny as hell.

[willis6er]

Originally Posted by mcqueen Tlok (aka limited slip differential). Our cars get an open differential from the factory which means almost all your power is going to the rear passenger side wheels. It's not very hard to break it loose and your traction isn't the best. If you get a limited slip differential then your traction will increase and if you do break loose, you'll at least leave 2 tire marks instead of one. And if you get a limited slip differential, get steeper gears at the same time and say bye bye to your buddy.

+1 tlock ftw! make sure you get one for the 7.5 rear end instead of the 8.8

Originally Posted by mustanginky well, based off the thread title alone, i'd say launching in heels would be pretty tough.

reps to you sir!

[Sonic Mustang]

I changed my rear end to a 8.8 with tloc and 4:10's but I do not race on the streets where traction is poor and people are plenty. So for me it is slicks or 280 tread wear streets depending on the event and how I want to class, foot brake to 2500rpm and boom in less than two seconds I put 60' behind me.

[CaRayStang08]

haha repped mustanginky
i needed a good laugh today!
looks like the tlock is the way too go though.