Here is an article (look halfway down where the auto tranny shifter is pictured) that better describes the brake-torque method of launch I was mentioning above...

http://www.modernracer.com/tips/drag...echniques.html

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2005 X5 4.4 (Sterling on Truffle) w/sport everything
2011 Audi S4 (Prestige, DSG)
2012 Audi Q7 (Sport, S-Line)