Optimum Launch and Shifting

**TomBrer** · 26-09-2008, 08:33 PM

Hi guys, Just wondering what revs I am meant to be at for quickest start possible in my R32, then the amount I am meant to change on into 2nd and 3rd. Might be going to track soon, so I don't want to be noob

Cheers,

Tom

**D3bb4** · 26-09-2008, 08:53 PM

Get a dyno graph. Usually you'll want to shift onto torque peak for optimal acceleration. Google search shows that peak of 320Nm torque between 2.5-3k rpm - so that's where you want to be launching it at IMO. Dunno what the opinions of people who actually drive them are.
Maybe dyno it to see where torque drops off as well, just so you don't rev the **** out of it for no good reason.

Might want to mention also: is it stock or modified?

**TomBrer** · 26-09-2008, 09:32 PM

Originally Posted by D3bb4

Might want to mention also: is it stock or modified?

Yes it is completely stock (Till I am off my P Plates)

Then the HGP Twin T here I come

**GoLfMan** · 26-09-2008, 10:35 PM

you have a R32 on your P plates.... jealous!!!!

just feel it, when u feel the power tailing over note the RPM's and thats your shift point.... Seat of my pants always works for me best.

**EVN-88G** · 27-09-2008, 11:08 AM

Originally Posted by GoLfMan

you have a R32 on your P plates.... jealous!!!!

I agree, however im more jealous of whats going into it once your OFF your p's!!!

**Mrk_Mickey** · 27-09-2008, 01:33 PM

Damn you crazy p plate person with that sexy mofo car!!!

I'd agree with Josh on this one. I reckon each car would be slightly individual because of different wear etc (i'm still a noob, this is just how i see it lol

) so you'll just be able to feel when there is the most amount of torque at a certain revrange. If I were you I'd take it round for a secret boot in a quiet area and find out where the good points are for shifting, so you can have a play around and really get to know the car.

**Golf Houso** · 27-09-2008, 02:32 PM

Originally Posted by GoLfMan

you have a R32 on your P plates.... jealous!!!!

He's not the only one, I've seen at least 5 MKIV 32's with P's in the past year.

Nice car by the way got any pics?

**TomBrer** · 27-09-2008, 06:48 PM

Originally Posted by Golf Houso

Nice car by the way got any pics?

Yesh I do, but they are crummy, will get my mates camera and clean the car, then pics will be up

Well my mate who is on p plates has a dsg r32, so yer we are constantly racing, He gets me with launch control and no shifting

**quozl** · 27-09-2008, 07:43 PM

Originally Posted by TomBrer

Hi guys, Just wondering what revs I am meant to be at for quickest start possible in my R32, then the amount I am meant to change on into 2nd and 3rd. Might be going to track soon, so I don't want to be noob

Cheers,

Tom

Turn off ESP by pushing the button in so the light comes on in the cluster first or you will fry the clutch, then take it to about 5K and dump the clutch, if you are taking it to the strip roll through the water and try and keep the tyres a bit damp so you get a little bit of wheel spin. I have launched my car at tarmac rally events like this since I got it and I'm still using the stock clutch with no issues to date. Shift at around 6800RPM unchipped or around 7100 if chipped with the limiter increased.

Oh and save it for the track as doing this on the street is not only stupid you WILL lose your license.

Cheers Al