bllop

This may sound kind of newbie. But how do you launch on a 5AT? I know how to do it on a manual but not to sure with an automatic.

RedG37SNC

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4 VDC to OFF
3 Gear to DS
2 Left Shfter to 1 manual (optional)
1 Floor it
0 Blast off.

Actually you probably don't even need to put iit in DS, I'm finding the rev shift point depends on how your accelerate. Light acceleration it shifts at just below 4K, heavy and it's just above 7.

I just finished watching a test drive of the Bugatti veyron. I was surprised to see the fastest car in the world is an automatic and it's paddle shifter's aren't stationary like the G's which to me is a superior design. Kind of hillarious when you consider that's a 1.5M car. Another tidbit is that Bugatti looses money on everyone they sell. They must make it up in maintenance. It also has an dual mode transmission, casual driving and sport. It's really too bad the G didn't come with a 6 spd automatic, that would have been righteous.

JLai

^^Don't forget to power break...

DiamondGCoupe

iTrader: (4)

I was surprised it was a 5AT too after all these years I figured they would put in a 6spdAT too. Do the C350/335i have a 6sp AT.. Can't remember.

JLai

C350 Sport is 7 speed AT...335i is 6 speed AT.

RedG37SNC

Yes, 6 speed steptronic with three modes, drive, sport and steptronic. Nice car, I just couldn't get past the sedan look inside and out.

NemesisG37

TC off....DS mode....power brake and hold the rpms at 900-1,000...Let of and floor it.Ive gotten the best results at this rpm...anything higher and its all smoke...anything lower and it isnt enough.

Youll notice it does spin a little but as it catches it does not lose rpms, rather goes along and shifts into second gear...It is possible that the car will chirp from 1st to 2nd, as mine does whenever i launch it.

bllop

thx for the info. guys. But what is a power break? Is it holding down the break pedal while i rev it up?

G-WIZ KID

Yup. Dats it.

dangphilzill

even more newbie question. How should i launch my 6mt without damaging anything. im not a racer or anything but my friends tell me not to try because it can damage my car if I dont do it right.

bllop

Put it into first gear while holding down the clutch. Rev it up to about 2k to 2.5 then when the light turns green you floor the gas while simutanously releasing your clutch. But when you release your clutch kind of feather it out.
Then hit redline and shift to 2 gear and so on.
If your car cant stay in one spot pull the ebrake up a couple clicks before u launch it

KAHBOOM

iTrader: (4)

Power braking is not a good idea for the G. There is too much pressure/ heat build up in the tranny. You will actually not accelerate as fast as if you just slam the gas. The torque converter is calibrated to a high stall setting. But the more you power brake the lower stall point the car will take off from because the pressure will cause it to engage more quickly (lower RPM). And of coure we all know that heat is the enemy to power/ acceleration.

Edmunds test results confirm this. They got their best test results on the auto by just slamming the pedal.
http://www.edmunds.com/insideline/do.../pageId=125509


Vehicle Top
Model Year: 2008
Make: Infiniti
Model: G37
Style: Journey 2dr Coupe RWD (3.7L V6 5A)
Base Price: $35,000 (estimated)
Price as Tested: $37,500 (estimated)
Drive Type: Rear-wheel drive
Transmission Type: 5-speed Automatic
Engine Type: V6
Displacement (cc / cu-in): 3700cc (226 cu-in)
Valvetrain: double overhead camshaft
Compression Ratio: 11.0
Horsepower (hp @ rpm): 330 @ 7,000
Torque (lb-ft @ rpm): 270 @ 5,200
Brake Type (front): Front ventilated disc - rear ventilated disc
Brake Type (rear): ventilated disc
Steering System: Power steering
Suspension Type (front): Independent, Double Wishbones, Coil Springs, and Stabilizer Bar
Suspension Type (rear): Independent, Multi-Link, Coil Springs, and Stabilizer Bar
Tire Size (front): 225/45R19 92W
Tire Size (rear): 245/40R19 94W
Tire Brand: Bridgestone
Tire Model: Potenza RE050A
Tire Type: performance
Wheel Size: 19 X 8.5 front - 19 X 9 rear
Wheel Material (front/rear): alloy
Manufacturer Curb Weight (lb): 3682
Recommended Fuel: Premium unleaded
Fuel Tank Capacity (gal): 20
EPA Fuel Economy (mpg): TBD
Edmunds Observed (mpg): 23.5

Conditions for Testing Top
Temperature (Fahrenheit): 77
Humidity: 0.32
Elevation (ft): 421
Wind: 2.5

Performance Top
0 - 30 (sec): 2.2
0 - 45 (sec): 3.7
0 - 60 (sec): 5.5
0 - 75 (sec): 8
1/4 Mile (sec @ mph): 13.9 @ 102.8
30 - 0 (ft): 28
60 - 0 (ft): 113
Braking Rating (Excellent, Good, Average, Poor or Very Poor): Excellent
Slalom (mph): 71.3
Skid Pad Lateral acceleration (g): 0.86
Handling Rating (Excellent, Good, Average, Poor or Very Poor): Excellent
Db @ Idle: 44.4
Db @ Full Throttle: 77.8
Db @ 70 mph Cruise: 66.5
Acceleration Comments: Best results were from VSC off and simply whacking the gas pedal to the floor. Just a little spin and it gets off the line with authority. Upshifts are remarkably quick and even a little jarring in Sport Drive mode. In manual mode, there's a little stumble between 1st and 2nd.
Handling Comments: Skid pad: Nicely balanced right up until the front tires heat up and it begins to understeer moderately. Slalom: I like how well it responds to throttle input while transitioning. The ability to rotate confidently and repeatedly is a plus, but again the front tires become the limiting factor, understeering at the last cone with barely enough power to slip the rear.
Braking Comments: The pedal is a little soft initially, but ultimately these are powerful and effective brakes. Some brake dive, but not excessively so.

NemesisG37

Hmm. I do better against my friends IS350 when i power brake launch rather than mashing the pedal.

G-WIZ KID

So did you beat yur friends IS350?

KAHBOOM

iTrader: (4)

That's interesting Nemesis, how long are you power braking before launch?

I just noticed that your power braking is not overly aggressive. Perhaps you have found a better balance for launching in this car.