How to launch a s2000
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Originally Posted by ho2go,Aug 26 2005, 08:59 AM
How does launching at high RPMs reduce stress on the drivetrain? (Unless it's meant to spin the tires for a moment - that would make sense to me.) Thanks! 
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Originally Posted by Y2TuCkY,Aug 26 2005, 01:34 PM
Yup, it break loose the tires, making it less strain on the diffs.
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Originally Posted by GeorgeP,Aug 26 2005, 01:04 PM
Not really true. At some point the tires have to hook up. The stress on the drivetrain will be proportional to the acceleration rate of the car. If you get a great launch with rapid accel you put more stress on the drivetrain.
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I always wanted to ask what "launching" a car really entailed, but didn't want to look stupid, so thanks for popping the ? 
SO basically, to launch the S2K:
1. Step on the clutch
2. Put it in 1st gear
3. Gas it up to desire RPM and hold (7000 or so)
4. Let go of the clutch pedal as fast as possible and floor it???
I'm not sure if you are suppose to release the clutch slowly before flooring it or just let go of the clutch pedal as fast as possible and get ready to switch gears. Any step-by-step instructions for dummies would be helpful!
SO basically, to launch the S2K:
1. Step on the clutch
2. Put it in 1st gear
3. Gas it up to desire RPM and hold (7000 or so)
4. Let go of the clutch pedal as fast as possible and floor it???
I'm not sure if you are suppose to release the clutch slowly before flooring it or just let go of the clutch pedal as fast as possible and get ready to switch gears. Any step-by-step instructions for dummies would be helpful!
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Not really true. At some point the tires have to hook up. The stress on the drivetrain will be proportional to the acceleration rate of the car. If you get a great launch with rapid accel you put more stress on the drivetrain.
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I always wanted to ask what "launching" a car really entailed, but didn't want to look stupid, so thanks for popping the ? thumbsup.gif
SO basically, to launch the S2K:
1. Step on the clutch
2. Put it in 1st gear
3. Gas it up to desire RPM and hold (7000 or so)
4. Let go of the clutch pedal as fast as possible and floor it??? confused.gif
I'm not sure if you are suppose to release the clutch slowly before flooring it or just let go of the clutch pedal as fast as possible and get ready to switch gears. Any step-by-step instructions for dummies would be helpful!
SO basically, to launch the S2K:
1. Step on the clutch
2. Put it in 1st gear
3. Gas it up to desire RPM and hold (7000 or so)
4. Let go of the clutch pedal as fast as possible and floor it??? confused.gif
I'm not sure if you are suppose to release the clutch slowly before flooring it or just let go of the clutch pedal as fast as possible and get ready to switch gears. Any step-by-step instructions for dummies would be helpful!
. John
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Originally Posted by jwa4378,Aug 26 2005, 03:35 PM
Yup. Except on step 4, what I do is side step the clutch. When you depress it, do so with only the right side of your foot (big toe if possible), when at desired RPM, just push your foot off the left side of the pedal. The resistance will pop the clutch up faster than you can let it out. Also good for burnouts .
John
. John
I'm really going to try some of these techniques tonight, so any input would be helpful!
thanks
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make sure you are in an OPEN area. If you try to counter steer, and the wheels lock up, get ready for some head-snapping oversteer. If you feel like it is getting away from you, get on the clutch IMMEDIATELY, or just get off the gas ASAP.
John
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Originally Posted by GeorgeP,Aug 26 2005, 07:14 AM
The result of this is that its not a very good drag car and can become very expensive fast when you use it in a manner it was not intended.
If you want to drag a roadster pick up a 98 or 99 BMW Z3M with the S52 240HP engine. Its quicker then the S2000 stock
If you drag your S2000 get your checkbook out and ready for the repairs.
Also please don't try and scam Honda with warranty claims from racing. It makes it that much harder for the rest of us to get our cars fixed when we have legitimate problems!
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Originally Posted by GeorgeP,Aug 26 2005, 03:04 PM
Not really true. At some point the tires have to hook up. The stress on the drivetrain will be proportional to the acceleration rate of the car. If you get a great launch with rapid accel you put more stress on the drivetrain.
