Advice on Racing
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Advice on Racing
Im kind of new to the clutch thing but I have picked up fast. Ive raced a couple of cars in my S but i feel i should be able to take off faster. Yesterday I raced a Lightning and won off the roll but lost from a stop. So ol wise ones give a newbie advice on how to launch so I can whop that guys ass next time.
p.s. need details like what i should do with the clutch and what i should rev to and what not.
p.s. need details like what i should do with the clutch and what i should rev to and what not.
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Whatever you do, don't feather the clutch. It will just roast the thing. You have do drop the clutch for it to stick. That's my advice... besides the obvious fact that streetracing is gay and that you messed up when you bought an S instead of a camero. Torque ownz you foo!
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Once again I would like to reiterate the fact I am new to the whole clutch thing so I am just now catching onto the lingo. So if it would not be too much trouble I would like to know what feather and dropping the are.
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Feather is to ease off the clutch pedal
Drop is to suddenly release the clutch pedal
Feathering can be dangerous when launching at high RPMs because you can 'glaze' your clutch disc. Basically, the clutch disc isn't pressed all the way against the flywheel and has room to slip, which causes a lot of heat and can fry the clutch disc.
When dumping it your assured that the pressure plate is applying maximum force on the clutch disc to the flywheel. However, dumping it will cause more stress on other components of the drivetrain (the driveshaft, rear end, & axles).
Drop is to suddenly release the clutch pedal
Feathering can be dangerous when launching at high RPMs because you can 'glaze' your clutch disc. Basically, the clutch disc isn't pressed all the way against the flywheel and has room to slip, which causes a lot of heat and can fry the clutch disc.
When dumping it your assured that the pressure plate is applying maximum force on the clutch disc to the flywheel. However, dumping it will cause more stress on other components of the drivetrain (the driveshaft, rear end, & axles).
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if you're new to the "clutch thing", then why not attain some substantial driving experience with the flow of traffic and by observing normal rules of the road before you try to become joe-stoplight-dragracer?
i'm being serious here. if you are unfamiliar with how to operate a vehicle with a clutch, please don't try to drive your car beyond YOUR capabilities. the rear end will step out on you like a common street hoar if given too much throttle or using too little technique with the clutch.
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i'm being serious here. if you are unfamiliar with how to operate a vehicle with a clutch, please don't try to drive your car beyond YOUR capabilities. the rear end will step out on you like a common street hoar if given too much throttle or using too little technique with the clutch.
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Ok ive studied up a little and I figure it would be best to take the car to the track and learn there. However, I have a few lingo related questions left. What is dumping and slipping the clutch and how do you do these things. I have a general idea but I figure knowing for sure is the best way.
