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      11-08-2012, 01:00 PM   #16
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stock rims and nitto invos with about half life left in them around 35psi I consistently cut 1.7x to low 1.8x. it's a tough technique. brake boost in 2nd until it wants to lurch forward.. around 3-3200 rpm. then I drop the brake and bump the gas in tandem ... within micro seconds (lol) I go full in as soon as I kno Im sticking. I get a few half chirps and I'm off. I have a lot of practice in this car lol.
Wow that is a fantastic launch with crappy Nitto Invos. I had them on my n54 335i 6AT and they were terrible, even with the Wavetrak LSD. Upgraded to Michelin Pilot Super Sports and it completely transformed the car, particularly during the off-the-line launch. I bet you can improve on your launch even more with better tires.
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