Noob Questions regarding AT launch.
 

So I read in another thread that you can launch the AT hard by holding the brake and pressing the gas until desired RPMs (nannies off). I tried it but the car seemed to start doing a burn out so I stopped :cry:

So three questions....

What am I doing wrong when attempting to launch the car at around 4k?

Now I am curious about a burnout with the FRS, all I have to do is hold the brake hard and mash the gas? Is there another way?

Will these actions harm the tranny/motor?

Lets not start a manual vs auto discussion :cheers:

Torque converter won't let you go past 2500 rpms. Gonna have to get a higher stall converter, and even then the only one I've seen raises it just 500 more rpms.

I think if you're launching it hard on the daily then yeah you're gonna have some issues, but I've seen track guys torque braking on the weekends with no problems. :D

Well that's comforting to hear! Good think I have a 7year /100k powertrain warranty lll


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Just don't rev and neutral drop...lol

Got tired if driving manual in NYC traffic. at the end of the day it's still a very slow car manual or auto.


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Thems fightin words mister!! :paddle:

Personally, if I wanted "fast" I'd have looked at the Mustang, Camaro or Charger. I think they're all well over 300hp base, V6. Great for the straight lines. But for me, the FRS isn't about muscle, it's about finesse (though there's plenty of options to beef it up).

I completely empathize about the NYC driving though, the only good vehicle for that type of driving are AT sub-compact electrics.

Launching the car requires as much throttle finesse with an automatic as with a manual. You need to lay off the gas if you're doing a burnout while trying to launch the car.

-alex

I'm going to try again tonight before the light snow melts away.


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Yeah, we call them "mountains".

lol SE residents.

Even if you fuck up the tranny, the dealership can still deny you if they find it to be your fault due to launching. Which would go under street racing and no dealership would even bother with you.

Our gear ratios are practically the same, you don't have much advantage from an AT driver other than having a clutch. But with most drivers i know the clutch is the losing point.

lol neutral drop.

That'll work like a charm... about six times and then your transmission will explode.

This. I remember when driving my A/T I had to be a little light on the throttle and press down on the brake pedal almost all the way. Just make sure you're holding the brake pedal and watch the revs they shouldn't go past 2500 then let out brake and you'll have your ultra slow A/T launch.

Did a few runs at launching the car and it went well! Lol at the auto comments, some people forget the manual is still a "150hp" car. Like I've said, at the end of the day its still a slow ass car (but I love it)!!

How would they know I'm launching the car hard? Also, don't they advertise this car as trackable car (room for four tires)?

I used to think like you till my legs didn't work anymore......sometimes there is a reason for a certain choice and I don't want to judge someone else....I keep opinions like that to myself.

Don't even dare say you track your car, if something breaks they'll blame you.

Oh, and there was a very informative thread AT vs. MT and the conclusion was the AT was actually faster at the track unless you have a lot of experience with the clutch. So that being said I don't think the lack in power is that significant. I know I had plenty of fun with mine in the twisties, I just hated driving around town with it in D.

Noob Questions regarding AT launch.
 

I'm usually in manual mode unless I'm stuck in traffic (happens often in NYC).

Can you point me to that thread?

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The auto can be launched at the flash stall which may be 2500. Because you are launching from a lower rpm where the car may be out of the power band it will be slow regardless. A easy way to find out if the brake torquing helps is to go to a drag strip, launch both ways and compare 60' times.

I suspect the difference will be marginal. You may be better off not doing brake torquing at all and save the heat buildup in the trans.