cgraham 0 Posted July 1, 2004 Report Share Posted July 1, 2004 Is their any particular technique to launching an auto VR? I'm going to the GTI Fest at Santa Pod next Sunday and fancy a run down the strip and was looking for some advice.CheersChris Link to post Share on other sites
acf8181 0 Posted July 1, 2004 Report Share Posted July 1, 2004 yep, put a manual box in instead. ; )but seriosuly, prob best to use it as a manual (start in 1st, then go to 2nd at 6200rpm, then drive, etc.) biggets prob is you need to stay over 4000rpm, and theres no way you can do that setting off. Link to post Share on other sites
simey 0 Posted July 1, 2004 Report Share Posted July 1, 2004 Foot on brake then accelerater loading torque convertor to the point where the brakes can't hold you back any longer then go on green light, keep foot on full throttle otherwise the auto box will change to soon.P.S. Only works in the dry, otherwise hold it in the gears for wet conditions.. Link to post Share on other sites
cgraham 0 Posted July 1, 2004 Author Report Share Posted July 1, 2004 simey, can that do any damage to the 'box? Link to post Share on other sites
FishWick 21 Posted July 2, 2004 Report Share Posted July 2, 2004 Be careful, doing that can bend the torque converter blades. And I know because I've written off a few BMW auto boxes doing that. Damn good fun though ;-) Link to post Share on other sites
simey 0 Posted July 4, 2004 Report Share Posted July 4, 2004 simey' date=' can that do any damage to the 'box?[/quote']I'd agree but I'm not one for 1/4 mile runs. Link to post Share on other sites
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