best way to race with an automatic?

**gwoodtitansz28** · 09-15-2008, 01:02 AM

what is the best way to drag race with an automatic transmission? i have a 96 z28. is it best to just floor it or let off to let it shift? im not experienced in racing

**ls1dave** · 09-15-2008, 01:11 AM

well first off, autos are optimal for drag racing as they are more consistent and shift faster than any of us can.

if you have a stock stall and shifter and no line lock, then put it in 3rd, turn off your traction control (if you have it) and power brake, revving it up to 2k. then just release the brake when you wanna go. if you are on stock tires then you might wanna feather it until your tires grab, then stab the gas. if you are on drag radials or slicks then you should be able to floor it at launch.

**SnyperBob** · 09-15-2008, 02:54 AM

Hit the gas and go! You do not let off for an auto to shift, that's just for a manual.

Race responsibly!

**gwoodtitansz28** · 09-15-2008, 11:38 AM

Originally Posted by ls1dave

well first off, autos are optimal for drag racing as they are more consistent and shift faster than any of us can.

if you have a stock stall and shifter and no line lock, then put it in 3rd, turn off your traction control (if you have it) and power brake, revving it up to 2k. then just release the brake when you wanna go. if you are on stock tires then you might wanna feather it until your tires grab, then stab the gas. if you are on drag radials or slicks then you should be able to floor it at launch.

after i get going should i put it back into drive or just keep it in third?

**Z28pr0jekt** · 09-15-2008, 11:59 AM

keep it in 3rd, you dont want to put that much stress on the tranny by trying to make it pull in overdrive (which is what the 4th gear in the that tranny is)

**94ponform** · 09-16-2008, 11:02 AM

so is 4th gear overdrive on my a4 94 formula?

**Z28pr0jekt** · 09-16-2008, 11:43 AM

Originally Posted by 94ponform

so is 4th gear overdrive on my a4 94 formula?

yes

**94ponform** · 09-16-2008, 11:50 AM

thanks, learn something new everyday

**lt1noob** · 09-16-2008, 01:06 PM

so we should put it in [3] instead of D...? damn i think ive been doing this wrong all along :O. what about the trans perform button doesn this do the same thing?

**Z28pr0jekt** · 09-16-2008, 02:16 PM

Originally Posted by lt1noob

so we should put it in [3] instead of D...? damn i think ive been doing this wrong all along :O. what about the trans perform button doesn this do the same thing?

I know nothing about the perform button, I just know basics about the auto.. never owned an auto car myself