Launch Technique with 8lb Roe Supercharger and Street Tires

[Bobpantax]

Would those of you with superchargers running about 550 - 600 RWHP; 625 - 675 RWTQ and street tires please post your launch technique. For example, do you "ease" your car off the line and then roll into the pedal? What about the first to second shift? How do you maintain traction? Thank you in advance for sharing.

 

[RX VIPER]

I just went to an 8# (652 TQ) and solved that problem with some BFG drag radials. Massive improvement over the Pilots on the street. I could never master the launch on the street tires. I did find easing into the throttle limited spin better than dropping from 2300-2500. There are a lot of guy on here that are much better drivers and will answer this better. Did want to share the tire info. Good luck.

 

[STUGOTS]

yea I would be interested as well because im looking to buy better tires soon as well.

 

[FLX109]

I just went to an 8# (652 TQ)

Hey RX,
Nice #s and a Good choice going to the 8#, what else do you have for upgrades to get the 601 rwhp?

FLX109

 

[FE 065]

Other than when competing in some street tire only competition, I would think if you've got a supercharger, it's time for some drag radials...

 

[MAVERICK]

The best technique is to just roll into it and let out the gas when the tires begin to spin or just solve the problem with some V700 Kuhmos all around or BFG drag radials.

 

[VIPR GTS]

I launch with second gear, 3000 rpm, but I am running 3:55's, but still successful

 

[STUGOTS]

The best technique is to just roll into it and let out the gas when the tires begin to spin or just solve the problem with some V700 Kuhmos all around or BFG drag radials.

which are better in your opinion?

 

[BADVENOM]

I have BFG street drag radials..great hook up..roll into it in 2nd and she just goes..no wheel spin..the car just sits and goes...

 

[STUGOTS]

I have BFG street drag radials..great hook up..roll into it in 2nd and she just goes..no wheel spin..the car just sits and goes...

Adam are you saying launch in second???

or am I reading it wayy off lol

 

[EA6BPilot]

I have a 6.5lb system in the mail, so I am interested myself. What I can say is that I have the BFGs now and launch at 3500 RPM. Before, I spun wildly with the Pilots, but now it seems like I bog a little (I currently have 422RWHP/464RWTQ). Granted, the tires were WELL warmed up and the track was prepped well. With the Roe system, I am thinking I'll have to back the RPMs down on the lauch or else I'll be just like stock with Pilots.

But, then again, I am not the best drag racer. Good luck and please let us know if you find a good way to launch!

 

[BADVENOM]

I have BFG street drag radials..great hook up..roll into it in 2nd and she just goes..no wheel spin..the car just sits and goes...

Adam are you saying launch in second???

or am I reading it wayy off lol

All I can tell you is that Dimitrios and I go at it all the time..he has roe s/c.. I have DLM level 1 plus..he has street tires and I have BFG drag radials..We start at a roll in 2nd or at least I do..and when we hit it..I hook up and Go! no spinning of tires...Boy do we have fun...

 

[RX VIPER]

I just went to an 8# (652 TQ)

Hey RX,
Nice #s and a Good choice going to the 8#, what else do you have for upgrades to get the 601 rwhp?

FLX109

FLX109- you have a message

 

[STUGOTS]

I have BFG street drag radials..great hook up..roll into it in 2nd and she just goes..no wheel spin..the car just sits and goes...

Adam are you saying launch in second???

or am I reading it wayy off lol

All I can tell you is that Dimitrios and I go at it all the time..he has roe s/c.. I have DLM level 1 plus..he has street tires and I have BFG drag radials..We start at a roll in 2nd or at least I do..and when we hit it..I hook up and Go! no spinning of tires...Boy do we have fun...

what about from a dead stop?

 

[BADVENOM]

from a dead stop Ill launch with my set up in 1st and hold pretty well..Dimitrios no way hes spinning..