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Old 08-20-07, 09:10 AM
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Hey guys from your experience, wut is the best way to launch the GS from a dig? Iv tried many different approaches but cant really figure out how to get a good jump, either i start slow or spin the tires, any opinions?
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Brake torque the car.

Turn off VSC and turn on ETC PWR.

Hold your brake down while gently pressing down the gas at the same time to bring your RPM up to 1800-2000.

At that point, let go of the brake and slam the gas at the same time. Your tires will chirp but won't spin out too much because they will have warm up from the brake torque.

IMO, it's the best way to get the GS to launch from a dig.
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hmm iv got to try that, i tried it before with the vsc on and ect off, and the car started inching forward so i didnt think it would hold lol. ill try it again this way tho, thx. any other ways people have tried?
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Same for me, VSC off, Pwr on, brake with left foot, hold gas to 1700-1800rpm and slam on the darn thing. =)
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Using this method of launching, have you guys noticed a big jump or just a small amount of accel? has anyone tried timing the diff. between this and regular "smash and go" launching for 0-60 times or at the drag strip?
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Found this tid bit of info. that might help.
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=240588
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brake torque is better...

I've timed it..

dont have the exact numbers but know its faster then smash and go

It is fast..big accel..because you are setting it up...when you floor it..you will still get a huge accelaration...its like a runner doing a stretch before running...
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Get a PI TC...that's all. lol
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