Going to the track for the first time!

Drag'nGT · 01-30-2004, 11:27 AM

I know to turn DSC off but does anyone have any tips for my launching? I'd like to know what rpm to drop it at. And what time should I expect?

I have a 330Ci btw.

Thanks!

sfzBimmer2 · 01-30-2004, 06:00 PM

Take out as much weight as possible (passengers, spare tire). Turn off your A/C. Launch at the highest RPM you're comfortable with. I think 3000 is the recommended launch RPM, although I'm not entirely sure. Expect low to mid 15s unless you're an awesome driver, then I think you could feasibly break into the 14s.

bigdavid1001 · 02-23-2004, 11:59 PM

As long as you get a good start its possible to get into the high 14s. Without a start though youre stuck in the 15s. Must I repeat: its all about the start, and PRACTICE PRACTICE PRACTICE!!!!

01-30-2004, 11:27 AM	#1
Drag'nGT Registered User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Georgia Posts: 376 My Ride: sold View My Garage	Going to the track for the first time! I know to turn DSC off but does anyone have any tips for my launching? I'd like to know what rpm to drop it at. And what time should I expect? I have a 330Ci btw. Thanks!

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01-30-2004, 06:00 PM	#2
sfzBimmer2 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: New York, NY Posts: 1,287 My Ride: '05 Ducati Monster View My Garage	Take out as much weight as possible (passengers, spare tire). Turn off your A/C. Launch at the highest RPM you're comfortable with. I think 3000 is the recommended launch RPM, although I'm not entirely sure. Expect low to mid 15s unless you're an awesome driver, then I think you could feasibly break into the 14s.

02-23-2004, 11:59 PM	#3
bigdavid1001 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: San Diego Posts: 3 My Ride: 1995 325is View My Garage	As long as you get a good start its possible to get into the high 14s. Without a start though youre stuck in the 15s. Must I repeat: its all about the start, and PRACTICE PRACTICE PRACTICE!!!!