If I remember reading correctly, on a 6 speed car, disabling the traction control via the switch truly does defeat the system (but probably not the speed governer). Since it's so simple, I'd just yank the TRAC fuse and throw it in your ashtray for that day, though. Also, if you want to limit your ECU from retarding timing, I'd try to get at least a bit of race gas in your tank. That way you should be able to turn some good trap speeds at least! 
As far as launching, I can't help you from personal experience, but drag racing is all about the first 60 feet. You need to balance the need to put up a good time with your need to keep your clutch alive for future use. It also makes a tremendous difference what type of tires you have on the car, to say nothing of the track prep itself. For me personally, if I were to ever drag race, I'd be much more interested in the trap speed than the ET, mostly because I'd be worried about my clutch. Of course I worry about stuff, and can't usually afford to fix it when it breaks.
I thought your car was for sale a while ago. Did you decide to keep her? Good luck at the track.
Steve T.
As far as launching, I can't help you from personal experience, but drag racing is all about the first 60 feet. You need to balance the need to put up a good time with your need to keep your clutch alive for future use. It also makes a tremendous difference what type of tires you have on the car, to say nothing of the track prep itself. For me personally, if I were to ever drag race, I'd be much more interested in the trap speed than the ET, mostly because I'd be worried about my clutch. Of course I worry about stuff, and can't usually afford to fix it when it breaks.
I thought your car was for sale a while ago. Did you decide to keep her? Good luck at the track.
Steve T.
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