RPM Launch?

Gents, Originally Posted by ChrisSlicks ... so I usually just dump the clutch at around 3000 rpm and break the tires loose ... When one says "dump" the clutch, are

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05-21-2009, 12:31 PM

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Gents,

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Originally Posted by ChrisSlicks

... so I usually just dump the clutch at around 3000 rpm and break the tires loose ...

When one says "dump" the clutch, are we talking about removing your foot from the pedal as rapidly as possible, without easing it out? Basically, moving your foot sideways so the pedal springs back? I can't imagine the forces on the entire system by doing that!

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