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Old Oct 19, 2007 | 12:30 AM
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I know everyone says when you launch you need to slip the clutch not just dump it. The problem is i always dump it lol and i dont kno what slipping it means. Can someone as simple as possible tell me how to do the best launch. Me dumping the clutch just makes me get maaaad wheel sping or a jumping sound. PLEASE HELP!!
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Old Oct 19, 2007 | 09:36 AM
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Lets see some time slips.
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Old Oct 19, 2007 | 11:31 AM
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Ok, well for starters, don't drop the clutch pedal to the floor suddenly. You want to let it out slowly over about 15 feet of track (more or less depending). You want to get weight transfer before letting it out, and let it out slowly enough so your tires don't spin, but quickly enough so it doesn't overheat the fluid.

Its easy with practice, www.rangeracceleration.com has a good tutorial to follow, but don't lower your tire pressures.

The potenzas have a very stiff sidewall, most Corvettes come with a goodyear tire with a relatively soft sidewall. Long story short our tires like 35 psi.

-Tyler
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Old Oct 19, 2007 | 09:44 PM
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Originally Posted by Peak350
Ok, well for starters, don't drop the clutch pedal to the floor suddenly. You want to let it out slowly over about 15 feet of track (more or less depending). You want to get weight transfer before letting it out, and let it out slowly enough so your tires don't spin, but quickly enough so it doesn't overheat the fluid.

Its easy with practice, www.rangeracceleration.com has a good tutorial to follow, but don't lower your tire pressures.

The potenzas have a very stiff sidewall, most Corvettes come with a goodyear tire with a relatively soft sidewall. Long story short our tires like 35 psi.

-Tyler
THANKS! first time i actually asked a question and i got a positive response. LOL THANKS AGAIN!
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Old Oct 20, 2007 | 05:34 AM
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^ hey this isn't the FI forum you know.
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