I recently had a Competition Stage IV clutch installed (6 puck sprung). I've put around 150 miles on it the past few days. The driveability isn't bad, but it is a pain starting off smooth in first gear. What seems to work is to bring the rpms to just below 2k and slightly slip the clutch. It bites quickly, but takes off smooth. If the rpms are any lower, the car seems to have a jittery start. I've been hearing, though, that these clutches should not be slipped since it results in faster wear. Is this true? How should a 6 puck clutch be driven? Any tricks for a smooth takeoff? thanks

 

Less revs usually works better. I try for about 1500 or less.

 

If you raise your idle it will help you on your stop and go traffic. Do you have a aftermarket flywheel too I guess?

 

The first 500 miles with the flywheel-clutch was a nightmare. Stalling on starts. At McDonalds drive-thru I would jump 10 feet then jump another 10 feet. I hated the flywheel-clutch.

What I was doing was revving the motor high and trying to slip the clutch. Didn't work. Very frustrating.

Soon learned clutch pedal-gas pedal finesse. Low RPM let the clutch bite. Give it some gas. Flywheel-clutch operation is smooth as butter.

Only downside I notice is a quick stop after a short start. Like at a green light that turns yellow and you want to stop. A quick release of the clutch and the drivetrain shutters like a SOB.

A couple hundred miles of practice and it will all come together.