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Thread: using handbrake on launch.

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    using handbrake on launch.

    I had a few goes at some drag racing, but like everyone i wanna get the best out of the car,

    one of the problems I have is I use a button (looks like a star) clutch plate. Great for no slippage, but its not the easiest thing to get off the line.

    I heard people use the handbrake to load up the car abit on the line......is this useful for a manual?


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    I tried using the hand brake, and loading the car against the clutch but didn't have much success with it. I admit that I could have gotten good at it if I continued to practice it, but I didn't see the point. My launch and R/T were just fine using the conventional method. It appears to do more for FWD cars than RWD cars, but that's just a personal observation.

    When I do get my BMW back on the road, I'll have a line lock installed. While primarily for doing quick burnouts, I'm going to use it on the line as well to prevent creep prior to launch. (It will be wired to a 2-step as well)

    I'm interested to hear of other people's experience with this technique as well.

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    One of the nifty things about loading it up on the handbrake is that it takes up all the slack in the drivetrain - reducing the chance of something snapping/breaking.


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    OP, thats a nice speed, I love those S50B32's!

    I use the brake to hold myself when not on a level launch pad, eg practicing my launch at my garage's driveway. At the strip its not really needed, tho I could see how it might help. Depends on your technique I suppose.

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    my theory is just try it. weirder things have been know to work. i don't think it would have nor would it help me, but the worst that is gonna happen is you botch up one of your runs.
    do you even know what a plethora is?

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