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Proper way to Launch....

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Old Oct 9, 2006 | 05:58 PM
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Default Proper way to Launch....

Apparently I can't launch, since my clutch is pretty burnt out
I rev up to only 2K and drop it usually, with minimal spinning and a decent launch

What do you guys do?
Old Oct 9, 2006 | 06:03 PM
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Default RE: Proper way to Launch....

On drag radials or slicks........rev up to 6 grand and drop the clutch...what a ride. If you have no suspension mods, or you just dont care....I wouldn't condone doing this. I have the mods and i just dont care.....And I wonder why my bell housing is cracked........

On street tires......soft launch get the car moving, stab the throttle and when the boost comes on.....watch the car go up in smoke for most of 1st gear and some of second gear. I know I know, you should clutch it so it doesn't spin.........hum put more wear and tear on the clutch.....or kill some cheap tires.......I will pick being the half to full second slower on street tires to save my clutch. I can always go home and get the DR'S.
Old Oct 9, 2006 | 06:04 PM
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Default RE: Proper way to Launch....

i usually just drop the gas same time as im popping the clutch... sometimes i bog, somtimes i dont... but its never really more than 1500-1700 rpms
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