problems with wheelspin....

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Im wheelspinning into 3rd gear and losing all my traction, anyone know how to solve it? I launch in 2nd gear and i dont stop spinning untill half way through 3rd, ive tried separating my gears out but i drag at indy so i lose acceleration, anyone know what i can do?
 
try launching in 3rd if you still get some wheelspin add some rear Toe Best of luck :)
 
What car, what track.
 
Rich_Wolf
try launching in 3rd if you still get some wheelspin add some rear Toe Best of luck :)
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i have and 3rd is too much, i think ive fixed it now anyway but thanks 👍
 
PTK
What car, what track.
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dodge viper srt10 acr '08 and on indy 1/4. been using the tranny technique though and i think ive fixed it
 
Never launch in anything higher than second. Ever. Add rear toe. As long as your gear is long enough not to bog and you are in the powerband not increasing RPM until your ready to shift, then you are ok.
 
Slashfan
Never launch in anything higher than second. Ever. Add rear toe. As long as your gear is long enough not to bog and you are in the powerband not increasing RPM until your ready to shift, then you are ok.
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I disagree! I know one car that is epic with 3rd gear! HAHA Its named after a fax machine...
 
PTK
I disagree! I know one car that is epic with 3rd gear! HAHA Its named after a fax machine...
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Is that the one I'm thinking of where you told me to start tuning it AGES ago.. Where we were running 1/4 in the tunnel haha
 
mattjones
Is that the one I'm thinking of where you told me to start tuning it AGES ago.. Where we were running 1/4 in the tunnel haha
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"(this car) may sound like a fax machine, but this car is fast." - Kelly (no im jk) Clarkson
 
PTK
"(this car) may sound like a fax machine, but this car is fast." - Kelly (no im jk) Clarkson
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Rhymes with hickhairen lefty poor he.
 
squirlybmx
Rhymes with hickhairen lefty poor he.
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Hahahaha you forgot the 12 tho!
 
@PTK, no one ever uses that car lol
 
I wanted to know if there was a disadvantage of setting too much toe on the rear.
 
Slashfan
@PTK, no one ever uses that car lol
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That car is a beast. No joke. Probably the best mid range rear wheel drive car.
 
I start my Ford GT (premium) , my MP4 and my SLS AMG in 3rd gear and they have a very good start :)
 
PTK
That car is a beast. No joke. Probably the best mid range rear wheel drive car.
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Yes I know, but no one uses it unfortuantely.
 
werty_56-1
I start my Ford GT (premium) , my MP4 and my SLS AMG in 3rd gear and they have a very good start :)
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The MP4 and SLS are both 7 gear RWDs, basically the only type of car that supports a 3rd gear launch properly.
 
Yes, the GT is a really tough launcher.
 
PTK
I disagree! I know one car that is epic with 3rd gear! HAHA Its named after a fax machine...
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Agreed! I have a 3rd launcher that gives people FITS! BUT if you decide to do it,I particularly recommend 3rd gear launches for RWD cars that are above 900 hp but less than 1300-1400kg. and thats IF you decide to do it. It works on some cars, some are better off with you putting in that extra trans & suspension work to achieve a 2nd gear launch.
 
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