machinehead

So how are most of you guys launching at the drags? Are you hitting the rev limiter and then just letting the clutch pop? Is there a proper way to launch?
Also what do you recomend for drag radials on stock 3rd gen rims?

RX7 RAGE

iTrader: (22)

nitto drags work well with the stock rims.

RXTASY1

I also use Nitto's although I have heard that BFG's are better.
I run my Nittos at around 15 PSI.
Heat em' up good. I have line locs.
I rev to about 5500 RPM and just dump it.

turbojeff

iTrader: (30)

I've found that when I had my stock clutch in my 93 R1 I could dump the clutch around 5000-5500rpm or so and leave the line pretty smoothly. My 60 times were around 2.05-2.1. When I put in the ACT clutch it grabbed a little too good and would either let the tires spin or give me a little wheel hop. Now I slip the clutch a little on the launch, best '60 time so far is not really that good, 2.005 sec on Kuhmo V700 auto-x tires running 20-22psi. If I dump the clutch my '60 times were 2.1-2.15 sec, trap speeds were about 2-3 mph slower, ETs were about .3 sec slower.

My 87 TII also likes to have the clutch slipped, it helps eliminate wheel hop A LOT, also that car has a 17lb flywheel instead of the stock 28lb unit.

If you care much about your car I wouldn't recommend holding it on the rev limiter and dumping the clutch, especially with any type of sticky rubber, you'll break something for sure.

ErnieT

iTrader: (2)

Some of you need some drag school lessons...JK...
Anyhoo, get BFG's. I've had both and the Nittos suck ***. The BFG's are great for the track and "dry" weather. I averaged 1.69 60' with them lauching at 5800, riding the clutch just a tad.