Hard launch

red6spd · 08-23-2012, 02:32 AM

Probably not a good idea to just dump it. Try letting the clutch out just until its about to grab then come off quickly while laying into the gas. Also if I launch on the street at 3k I will spin like crazy. 2-2500 seems to be okay but I also have Pilot Super Sports tires. These cars are very tricky to launch just keep practicing.

dastaco · 08-23-2012, 04:44 AM

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Originally Posted by red6spd

Probably not a good idea to just dump it. Try letting the clutch out just until its about to grab then come off quickly while laying into the gas. Also if I launch on the street at 3k I will spin like crazy. 2-2500 seems to be okay but I also have Pilot Super Sports tires. These cars are very tricky to launch just keep practicing.

Doing a 3k dump isn't really bad for the clutch, its actually much worse to try and feather it while keeping the revs up.

robones · 08-23-2012, 07:45 AM

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Originally Posted by dastaco

Doing a 3k dump isn't really bad for the clutch, its actually much worse to try and feather it while keeping the revs up.

This is correct. The worst thing you can do to your clutch is to feather it. Dump it to prevent additional wear.

3k seems to be the best launch RPM speed (for me) to avoid too much wheel spin.

TypeOne · 08-23-2012, 08:59 AM

I dump from about 3k and get nothing but spin and hopppppppp.

I find it better to rev up slightly(1500-2000rpm), and let out slower on the clutch then full throttle right after it hooks. You won't get the best 60ft times that way but it will help from burning your tires through the gears. This is with stock RE050As of course... I'm sure you could change the compound and raise the rpm up.

onzedge · 08-23-2012, 11:02 AM

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Originally Posted by red6spd

Probably not a good idea to just dump it. Try letting the clutch out just until its about to grab then come off quickly while laying into the gas. Also if I launch on the street at 3k I will spin like crazy. 2-2500 seems to be okay but I also have Pilot Super Sports tires. These cars are very tricky to launch just keep practicing.

Grippy buggers, aren't they?

blackcherry20 · 08-23-2012, 11:11 AM

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Originally Posted by onzedge

Grippy buggers, aren't they?

I have yet to master this "art" I did get the butt to swing out a bit last week, 90 degree turn to the right and kicked it a bit in second-woops- there it went! woot! fun!

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08-23-2012, 08:59 AM	#4 (permalink)
TypeOne A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Baton Rouge, LA Posts: 2,682 Drives: BSM 370 Rep Power: 1851	I dump from about 3k and get nothing but spin and hopppppppp. I find it better to rev up slightly(1500-2000rpm), and let out slower on the clutch then full throttle right after it hooks. You won't get the best 60ft times that way but it will help from burning your tires through the gears. This is with stock RE050As of course... I'm sure you could change the compound and raise the rpm up.