I've been drag racing a very high Hp AWD for the last 10 years and this is my first RWD. On my AWD I would stand on the gas on the two step then slip the clutch out of the hole. What is the best method for a Viper on street tires or ET streets. Thanks Ron
How to Launch A Viper
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But what technique do you use? The car is on nitto invo's and probably 600whp
MattInNC
Viper Owner
Alot of what applies to a C5-C6 vette applies to the Viper.
Start by reading here:
http://www.rangeracceleration.com/Launch_Tips.html
Start by reading here:
http://www.rangeracceleration.com/Launch_Tips.html
Makes sense thanks plan on trying this out on Friday.
When you say sqeeze the gas do you sqeeze as your release the clutch or once the clutch is already released and the cars moving. What kind of rpm are people on street tires like Invo's ussing as there target launch rpm?I usually slip the clutch and squeeze the gas. Good luck, 600rwhp is lots of fun
Mopar Boy
Enthusiast
Where is Mike 99 RT 10...... He should have a whittle experience on this....
Sorry for the late reply.. I squeeze the gas as I'm releasing the clutch! On true street tires with normal tire pressure the highest I can go is 2000 rpms, on drag radials or et streets you can easily double that rpm! It takes a boat load of practice to launch these cars, but that's what empty parking lots are good for
Paul Hawker
Enthusiast
Also depends a bit onyour gear ratio, how old the evo's are, the condition of the track, the altitude of the track.
Do not go through the water gutter. Use burnout to gauge traction and clean off tires. Be sure air conditioning has been off for a while so condensation dripping does not wet your tires.
When you are ready to go, raise the rpm's to about 1.5- 2k, Add throttle to maintain RPM as youbegin to release the clutch. Gauge how you are hooking up and release the clutch as traction allows. You might need to feather the gas if your tires do not hold.
Keep the steering wheel dead straight when you shift into second. Give it as much throttle as the tires will hold. If you hook in second...down the track you go.
Do not go through the water gutter. Use burnout to gauge traction and clean off tires. Be sure air conditioning has been off for a while so condensation dripping does not wet your tires.
When you are ready to go, raise the rpm's to about 1.5- 2k, Add throttle to maintain RPM as youbegin to release the clutch. Gauge how you are hooking up and release the clutch as traction allows. You might need to feather the gas if your tires do not hold.
Keep the steering wheel dead straight when you shift into second. Give it as much throttle as the tires will hold. If you hook in second...down the track you go.
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BigBadViper
Enthusiast
throw the pedal to the florr. 4200 off the 2 step and pop the clutch.
345s-bspinnin
Enthusiast
Drive around water box -> back into water box -> slowly spin tires to wet circumference (don't want water on wheel well) -> drive out of water box -> gear box in 2nd gear, right foot on brake/gas (yes, heel/toe), rpm at 4k -> side step clutch -> apply some braking with toes whilst heel controls throttle (50-100% as needed)
High speed "70-80mph equivalent" burn-out will warm up the tires nicely in no time. Spend 2-3 seconds for street tires, maybe 5-8 for drag radials. Make sure car doesn't come side ways on you and correct steering a bit if needed. When content, clutch-in immediately and roll car to stage.
As for launching, surface prep and tire dictate launch RPM. Start with a lower RPM launch (2k), and slip clutch out (do not side step) while increasing throttle. Try different combination of less RPM and higher throttle, or high RPM and lower throttle.....all while considering a well controlled clutch slippage.
It all happens very fast. It becomes easier after doing this 10s of times. Ohh, always let off if you feel any wheel hoping.
My $.02
High speed "70-80mph equivalent" burn-out will warm up the tires nicely in no time. Spend 2-3 seconds for street tires, maybe 5-8 for drag radials. Make sure car doesn't come side ways on you and correct steering a bit if needed. When content, clutch-in immediately and roll car to stage.
As for launching, surface prep and tire dictate launch RPM. Start with a lower RPM launch (2k), and slip clutch out (do not side step) while increasing throttle. Try different combination of less RPM and higher throttle, or high RPM and lower throttle.....all while considering a well controlled clutch slippage.
It all happens very fast. It becomes easier after doing this 10s of times. Ohh, always let off if you feel any wheel hoping.
My $.02
