What is the best RPM, and dump the clutch or feather?

 

Somewhere between 2500 and 3500 with feathering seems to get the best results.

 

Can one of you explain the technique of feathering? I've read a posting of a Z launching at 4K with feathering.... TIA

 

Well I just practiced a lil bit of launching and when I launched at 3000k and feathered the clutch WOW did my clutch burn up!! It stunk in my car.. BUT.. I launched pretty good and NO wheel spin.. Is it that bad to abuse you clutch like this every once and a while??

 

3000 rpm feathering out the clutch works best for me. I got my best 60 ft doing that. WIth the Z, no wheel spin = good. Little wheel spin = bad.

 

Feathering is just not letting the clutch all the way out, more like a controlled release while holding the rpms up. Dropping the clutch is just a quick release. To Feather I usually let the clutch out half way and then use a quick controlled release the rest of the way. Once all the way out I quickly push the gas all the way down, but don't slam it or you will get wheel hop.

 

Are you guys doing this with VDC on or off?

 

good question.....answer please.

 

OFF

 

when i launched at the track i'd rev it to 3 grand, keep the needle there, when the light hit that third yellow i dropped the clutch then floored it... that gave me my best time of the day... alot of my other runs i messed up :P yeah.. i'm a newb :P