starting in 2nd
#1
starting in 2nd
Hey guys, after about 6 months with my Mustang GT and not being able to get good launches, I noticed if I start in 2nd with the revs around 2k, the car seems to take off a lot faster. I tend to start in 2nd more for just a regular starts now too. Is it just my imagination, or is it quicker to launch this way and will it hurt anything like wear the trans or clutch quicker?
#2
It might be quicker for you, but first is faster. As long as you aren't slipping the clutch too much I do not think you are hurting anything.
I use second all the time, but I have 4.10s and a lot more power.
I use second all the time, but I have 4.10s and a lot more power.
#4
Starting in 2nd should be fine as has been stated but I just received my clutch pedal extenders and I have noticed that my shifts from first are alot less jerky now. The extenders move your clutch pad toward you about an inch and a half and man does it make a difference.
#5
Starting in 2nd should be fine as has been stated but I just received my clutch pedal extenders and I have noticed that my shifts from first are alot less jerky now. The extenders move your clutch pad toward you about an inch and a half and man does it make a difference.
I can back this up and agree as well, definatly worth the 50$
I used to miss the 1st to 2nd gear shift pretty often because my elbow would sometimes hit my seat on the 1-2 shift when trying to make it fast (or it was just awkward to pull from 1st to 2nd with stock seat position) clutch extender 5/5 star
Personally I wouldnt start in 2nd gear with my 3.31 gear ratio , and theres no way its faster anywhere below 40 mph.
OP what gears do you have that may make a huge difference, with 410s , 1st gear may be useless enough to make 2nd faster i suppose.
Last edited by Andy13186; 10-26-2014 at 01:51 PM.
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