[Silock]

On the bottle powershifting:

Anyone do it? My preferred method of drag racing is with the powershift technique (ie not letting off of the gas when shifting).

I see this as advantageous in two ways: 1) quicker shifting, and 2) when shifting before the rev limiter, it assures that you'll always fall into the power range should, for some reason, your shifts take a tad longer.

I don't see any harm in doing this on a supercharged or N/A application (definitely could see some nasty boost spikes on a turbo car), but haven't really explored the possibility of doing it on a nitrous equipped vehicle. If I have a 7900 rpm pill, and I powershift, the system SHOULD stop spraying while I shift (note: while you shouldn't sit and bang off the rev limiter, remember that it is there for a reason, and bumping it isn't going to hurt your car any moreso than redlining it would -- That being said, I tend to shift fast enough that I never hear or see my car bouncing off of the rev limiter when powershifting), and if I also have a 5000 rpm pill equipped, when I disengage the clutch and hit 5500 rpm in the next gear, it should start spraying again.

I am always looking to further my knowledge, so if I'm missing something, PLEASE someone tell me. Otherwise -- Any experience?

 

[Alpha Zero]

Powershifting with n2o is a big NONO! While a pill may save you when you hit the rev limiter, you should really see how fast your rpms jump on n2o. In less than a split second, if you are in neutral spraying, it will definitely hit the rev limit. Do you really trust a pill to stop it in time? While it may be possible, it's really not necessary. Remember, chirping and spinning the tires in between gears means only one thing: Loss of traction. Loss of traction = slower. If your tires aren't gripping, you aren't going as fast as you really can.

 

[Dehalorespire]

Silock...is your whole sig BS, or just the part about running a 13.1 in a bone stock RSX...:wavey:

 

[Silock]

Powershifting with n2o is a big NONO! While a pill may save you when you hit the rev limiter, you should really see how fast your rpms jump on n2o. In less than a split second, if you are in neutral spraying, it will definitely hit the rev limit. Do you really trust a pill to stop it in time? While it may be possible, it's really not necessary. Remember, chirping and spinning the tires in between gears means only one thing: Loss of traction. Loss of traction = slower. If your tires aren't gripping, you aren't going as fast as you really can.

I'm not talking about chirping, nor did I say anything about it. Fact is, you can shift faster with the powershifting technique. Chirping the tires is more a sign of you being in need of more tire, and not indicative of power output at all. I used to chirp 5th in my ITR with an ACT clutch at 40 mph. Doesn't mean jack, IMO.

Do I trust a pill to stop it? Well, if its electronic, it's going to be a lot faster than any human reaction time. And hitting the rev limiter isn't really a big deal if you're in neutral. Like I said . . . that's what it's there for. To limit revs and prevent harm.

Just the 13.1 part is BS

 

[Alpha Zero]

Well, my advice has been given. Take it as you will. Power shift your car when you add the juice. Frankly it's not my car, so you can do anything you want. Hell do a 150shot. :dontknow:

 

[AzaghalSEI]

Ehm.. *cough* Hi Silock. WTF are you doing man? I wouldn't power shift until you AT LEAST become accustomed to the RPM off-switch. I'd personally be hesitant to powershift in 1st.. (read: scared) :nervous:

Alright, that being said let's wish him luck. I hear-tell code will be running 100 shot, which is hardcore as well.

So now we have powershifters, 100 shooters, and Alpha here who is planning some top secret ueber injection..

I love this place.

Az

 

[Alpha Zero]

Alpha here who is planning some top secret ueber injection..
Az

It will be NOS and it will be direct port. Diffence from you is that the car will still look stock. :thumbsup:

 

[AzaghalSEI]

It will be NOS and it will be direct port. Diffence from you is that the car will still look stock. :thumbsup:

Yeah, and be 5 more horsepower and easier to install. You fargin' bastage. I might have to go get 100 horse power nozzles..

 

[Alpha Zero]

Yeah, and be 5 more horsepower and easier to install. You fargin' bastage. I might have to go get 100 horse power nozzles..

Dun worry, that will be the next venture as soon as the 80 is successful. Also a lot safer as it will be DP.

 

[AzaghalSEI]

Dun worry, that will be the next venture as soon as the 80 is successful. Also a lot safer as it will be DP.

I hope you blow a piston out your exhaust, you bastage.

Son of a... I need direct port too now.