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370_Z_Illini · 06-21-2012, 12:28 AM

Hi all,

New to the Z (2 wks old w/ 400 miles) and the forum. I need some advice from you all.

When launching in first gear from stop, do you recommend revving till 1.5 - 2K before taking the foot off the clutch? I am finding that if I take the foot off the clutch w/o revving it to 2K-3K, the car does not launch smoothly.

Other than burning a bit more gas, am I burning my clutch if I rev till 2K-3K before taking the foot off the clutch?

I have driven other "smaller" MT cars (scion, Mazda3) before and have not had this issue before.

Much thanks for your advice!

06-21-2012, 12:28 AM	#1 (permalink)
370_Z_Illini Base Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Chicago Posts: 10 Drives: 2011 370Z- Sp- M6 Rep Power: 13	Newby advice Hi all, New to the Z (2 wks old w/ 400 miles) and the forum. I need some advice from you all. When launching in first gear from stop, do you recommend revving till 1.5 - 2K before taking the foot off the clutch? I am finding that if I take the foot off the clutch w/o revving it to 2K-3K, the car does not launch smoothly. Other than burning a bit more gas, am I burning my clutch if I rev till 2K-3K before taking the foot off the clutch? I have driven other "smaller" MT cars (scion, Mazda3) before and have not had this issue before. Much thanks for your advice!