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Old 05 Apr 2003, 01:07 pm
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Even at 2500 rpm if you dump it your tires will just go up in smoke or it will bog, neither is the desired result.

Bemo, "slipping the clutch" means that you begin to engage the clutch when you want to start moving. You hold the clutch depressed to just before your engagement point till the light goes green ( well actually then the last yellow light comes on you can pretty much go is you stage real shallow and with practice you will cut a real close light, are we talking about being at the stip here?).

Anyhow, you are not engaging the clutch while sitting still. You rev the engine watching the tack and get it to the desired RPM, then hold it there while watching the christmas tree. You will have to apply more right pedal as you release the clutch to keep the RPM's up or you will bog, just don't drop the hammer and release the clutch all at once. It will take some practice to understand and get the hang of it. Don't get discouraged by a couple of bad starts. It is more of a feel thing that you will have to guage. Different tires will change this equation also. As mentioned above, slicks or drag radials will help you a lot ir you are going to the track. YOu will be able to launch a lot harder.

Okay, I am rambling. Later.

Inferno Red GT, chrome wheels, chrome AMP fuel door, chrome side spears, PT Cruiser 3rd light diffuser, silencers removed from airbox...ain't this car fun?!?!?
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