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Old Nov 20, 2002 | 04:06 PM
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ok... im new at stick shifting so when i launch my car do i just rev it to 4000 then pop the clutch???
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Old Nov 20, 2002 | 04:54 PM
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If you dump the clutch at 4k and you have the stock tires, you will light 'em up all the way through first. Fun, but not fast.

Even if you dump and 2k and get into the gas you will spin your tires excessively. If you want to dump the clutch do it at 2k or so, and wait 'till it hooks before you give it gas. If you hammer the gas anywhere in first, it'll break free.
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Old Nov 21, 2002 | 11:07 AM
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Don't dump the clutch. Let it out enough to get you going with out spinning the wheels. Once your moving then let it complete out.
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Old Nov 21, 2002 | 01:02 PM
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Originally posted by stx
Don't dump the clutch. Let it out enough to get you going with out spinning the wheels. Once your moving then let it complete out.
Umm.. you mean drive normally?
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Old Nov 21, 2002 | 01:52 PM
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Old Nov 21, 2002 | 01:55 PM
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actually, you don't want to rev and hold it. you want to "blip" the throttle and time your clutch release with the downstroke of the gas pedal. by hitting the gas and holding, you open the injectors and put the motor under compression for the first instant when you hit it, but it tapers off once you hold the throttle. by actuating the gas pedal and releasing the clutch during a depression, you are engaging the gear while there is a load on the motor and you will take off faster and will be less likely to bog the gear.

give it a try.
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Old Nov 21, 2002 | 02:00 PM
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Originally posted by Zaphod 350z
actually, you don't want to rev and hold it. you want to "blip" the throttle and time your clutch release with the downstroke of the gas pedal. by hitting the gas and holding, you open the injectors and put the motor under compression for the first instant when you hit it, but it tapers off once you hold the throttle. by actuating the gas pedal and releasing the clutch during a depression, you are engaging the gear while there is a load on the motor and you will take off faster and will be less likely to bog the gear.

give it a try.
I agree. That's how I launch at the track. However, for me, I launch at the second yellow light. By the time the car rolls, the green is already lighted.... .514-.528 R/T, with a good hook up!
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Old Nov 21, 2002 | 02:04 PM
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I'll have to get readjusted. been launching AWD for a while now. last yellow launch. second yellow = red light with AWD!! I'll definitely be investing in some drag radials.

btw- what did you run?
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Old Nov 21, 2002 | 02:11 PM
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Originally posted by fdao
I agree. T. .508-.514 R/T, with a good hook up!
I edited...to include my times
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Old Nov 21, 2002 | 02:59 PM
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VaGentleman,

Nice R/T
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Old Nov 21, 2002 | 03:01 PM
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Originally posted by Zaphod 350z

btw- what did you run?
With 35 psi at all corners, Temp of 80F, Humidity >60%, sealevel, and 60Ft time of 2.3+, 1/4 mile was 14.6 @ 98+ MPH .
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ask NASA they have a lot oif experience
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Old Nov 22, 2002 | 05:49 PM
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Default auto launch

whats the best method of launching the auto trans Z ?
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