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Old 03-07-2003, 08:27 AM
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i'm just wondeirng, at what RPM do you guys launch at?

please specify your car
and your launch RPM
Old 03-07-2003, 08:29 AM
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1998 Acura Integra and I don't know because I just keep it ~5800+ when I'm "racing".


I don't drag race my Honda though.
Old 03-07-2003, 08:36 AM
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on the track i took it to 4k
Old 03-07-2003, 09:04 AM
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About 4900RPM for me - but that's somewhat conservative.
Old 03-07-2003, 09:21 AM
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I launch at 4K. 99 Civic EX
Old 03-07-2003, 09:33 AM
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between 4 and 5200 is where most people lunch, however some Pro's or most, 8000 and up.
Old 03-07-2003, 07:04 PM
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For autocross around 3000-4000 rpm drop. But I also have sticky tires
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Old 03-07-2003, 08:04 PM
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I launch at around 4500 rpm
Old 03-07-2003, 08:08 PM
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4500-5000 depending on stickieness in my ex
3000 in the scooby at auto-x




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