FI 6m launch advice

L78toLT1 · 07-10-2018, 12:45 PM

Hey guys, my last 1/4 mile pass was 3+ decades ago. I would appreciate any advice on how to launch the car from guys with similar mods. I'm on the OEM goodyear's for now.

nezoid · 07-10-2018, 11:45 PM

Here is a bump for you, as I would be interested in some additional insight as well.

I'm probably the last person to give advice. But... Here is what I'm taking with me the next time I go down the track.

o Go through water box
o Spin the tires in 1st to get the water water off/clean tires
o Have in Track mode
o Turn off traction control/put in competitive mode
o Launch at/ish 2200-2400rpm (and adjust from there)

I'm second guessing NLS as the two times I ran, it chirped the tires and possibly hurt my trap speed (guessing there).

Then again your on a Maggie.. you probably have to feather the clutch/launch at a lower RPM.

Either way good luck and have fun! I was giddy for hours my first time.

L78toLT1 · 07-11-2018, 05:40 AM

Thanks for the advice! You thread is actually what inspired me to ask for launch advice. I'll try out your technique and report back with my results. I've been working with Ted Jannetty on remote tuning; he just emailed what should be my final tune yesterday, I haven't even had time to load it yet. I would guess that we're at pretty close to the same power level now but I concur that launching my PD equipped car may be a little more challenging.

Fraxum · 07-11-2018, 05:24 PM

Love to see the M6es at the track! So few of them now including me. :(

asthmamax11 · 07-15-2018, 04:44 AM

Hey man I am M6 with the Maggie as well. I wouldn't even waste my time trying to launch on the stock tires.
At very minimum get a pair of Nitto 555R's for the back

I found the track in Steele was pretty decently prepped and not overly crowded compared to commerce and even silver dollar
When I get another pair of racing tires we'll have to meet up at the track. It will be fun

As far as launching
Go through water box and spin the tires enough to hear them up. (Nittos need to be pretty warm before they get sticky)
I would launch around 2500 rpm
Lightly feathering/slipping until you feel it hook then aggressively give more throttle
I couldn't go 100% wot in first gear until it was time to upshift to second.
You might have different results.
Let us know how you do!

Flexhorn · 07-15-2018, 09:56 PM

My first time I sucked on my burnout. Should I just use the line lock option with an A10?

07-10-2018, 12:45 PM	#1
L78toLT1 Drives: Hyper Blue 2016 2SS 6M Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: North Ga Posts: 1,787	FI 6m launch advice Hey guys, my last 1/4 mile pass was 3+ decades ago. I would appreciate any advice on how to launch the car from guys with similar mods. I'm on the OEM goodyear's for now. __________________ Baby Blue 2016 Hyper Blue 2SS/6m/MRC/NPP/Silver Rally stripes/ZL1 wheels & brakes/GForce DS and axles/ZLE Cradle Bushings/FE4 ARB front & rear/SEMA Grill/Rotofab dry/95mm TB/Magnuson 2300/Full LT4 fuel system/JMS boost-a-pump/E85 Sensor/Ported CID heads from LME/Cammotion PD cam/Thompson Motorsports forged shortblock/catted Kooks 1 7/8 headers /JRE remote tuned

07-11-2018, 05:40 AM	#3
L78toLT1 Drives: Hyper Blue 2016 2SS 6M Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: North Ga Posts: 1,787	Thanks for the advice! You thread is actually what inspired me to ask for launch advice. I'll try out your technique and report back with my results. I've been working with Ted Jannetty on remote tuning; he just emailed what should be my final tune yesterday, I haven't even had time to load it yet. I would guess that we're at pretty close to the same power level now but I concur that launching my PD equipped car may be a little more challenging. __________________ Baby Blue 2016 Hyper Blue 2SS/6m/MRC/NPP/Silver Rally stripes/ZL1 wheels & brakes/GForce DS and axles/ZLE Cradle Bushings/FE4 ARB front & rear/SEMA Grill/Rotofab dry/95mm TB/Magnuson 2300/Full LT4 fuel system/JMS boost-a-pump/E85 Sensor/Ported CID heads from LME/Cammotion PD cam/Thompson Motorsports forged shortblock/catted Kooks 1 7/8 headers /JRE remote tuned

07-11-2018, 05:24 PM	#4
Fraxum Drives: a M6 LT1 ordered From Becky!!! Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: NJ Posts: 7,520	Love to see the M6es at the track! So few of them now including me. :( __________________ "Democracy Dies in Darkness" My LT1 Keeper ..... ..... My Car Blog CarPlayList, a free App to build USB and Android Music drives.

07-15-2018, 04:44 AM	#5
asthmamax11 Drives: 1SS Summit White 6 speed Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: Gainesville GA Posts: 579	Hey man I am M6 with the Maggie as well. I wouldn't even waste my time trying to launch on the stock tires. At very minimum get a pair of Nitto 555R's for the back I found the track in Steele was pretty decently prepped and not overly crowded compared to commerce and even silver dollar When I get another pair of racing tires we'll have to meet up at the track. It will be fun As far as launching Go through water box and spin the tires enough to hear them up. (Nittos need to be pretty warm before they get sticky) I would launch around 2500 rpm Lightly feathering/slipping until you feel it hook then aggressively give more throttle I couldn't go 100% wot in first gear until it was time to upshift to second. You might have different results. Let us know how you do! __________________ 16 1SS M6 White Magnuson 2.3 Heartbeat Roto Fab Solo Performance Cat deletes and Axleback Hurst short shifter #'s coming soon Riaction coilovers 1LE sway bars BMR mm BMR chassis brace Flow one 19" wheels wrapped in Mickey Thompsons 02 Z28 M6 35th anniversary 80k miles T-tops Leather Bolt ons Joy to drive this classic every day! Daily Driver

07-10-2018, 11:45 PM	#2
nezoid Drives: 2016 Procharged M6 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: Cleveland OH Posts: 12	Here is a bump for you, as I would be interested in some additional insight as well. I'm probably the last person to give advice. But... Here is what I'm taking with me the next time I go down the track. o Go through water box o Spin the tires in 1st to get the water water off/clean tires o Have in Track mode o Turn off traction control/put in competitive mode o Launch at/ish 2200-2400rpm (and adjust from there) I'm second guessing NLS as the two times I ran, it chirped the tires and possibly hurt my trap speed (guessing there). Then again your on a Maggie.. you probably have to feather the clutch/launch at a lower RPM. Either way good luck and have fun! I was giddy for hours my first time.

07-15-2018, 09:56 PM	#6
Flexhorn Drives: A10 ZL1 Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: Longview, Texas Posts: 142	My first time I sucked on my burnout. Should I just use the line lock option with an A10?

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