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Old Aug 21, 2003 | 08:01 PM
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i've read many topics on this subject using the search button but im gettin mixed results and lots of contradicting information. sometimes i feel like im knee deep in some bullshit....
but if i drop the clutch and will be better for the clutch but! worse on the drivetrain and the diff and the drive shaft....and axle too
but if i slip in the clutch its only gonna mess up the clutch...
tell me if im right or wrong....
and then how should i launch the car??
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Old Aug 21, 2003 | 08:38 PM
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when u slip it, you're only causing damage to the clutch by prematurely wearing out the clutch disk.


when you drop the clutch, you are putting a lot of stress on the differential and drivetrain.

id rather slip it, the clutch is a normal wear item anyways...
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Old Aug 21, 2003 | 09:08 PM
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[QUOTE]Originally posted by RazorV3
[B]when u slip it, you're only causing damage to the clutch by prematurely wearing out the clutch disk.


when you drop the clutch, you are putting
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Old Aug 21, 2003 | 09:37 PM
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ive just started autox'ing and finally at the last 2 events, I have learned ho to launch decently and I know I am slipping the clutch. I spin the tires a little and lanuch forward an when I come back to the pits, I smeel clutch sometimes. I have a worn CV joint (for no reason, i never drag or launch hard), so I'd rther wear my clutch which I will be replacing with my SC in the spring then break a VERY expensive drietrain. -Anthony
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Old Aug 21, 2003 | 10:54 PM
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Anthony how do you know when your CV joint is worn?
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