launch at 4k-4500. don't be affraid to launch it hard off the line. tire spin will happen, but the faster you get the car off the line, the better your time will be. launching at higher rpm's will get you in your tq curve faster. once the tires stop spinning, you will go.

i ran a 15.9 with my civic ex coupe, launching at 4500 and getting horrid wheelhop.