How To SideStep the S2000 Clutch
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From: Dry Branch
Originally Posted by zzyzxroad,Oct 14 2006, 09:01 PM
I noticed your post right after I replied...must have been typing at the same time.
And, if Emil is going to be humorous, he'd better be prepared to take it in return.
And, if Emil is going to be humorous, he'd better be prepared to take it in return.
Guess Emil is better at it than me.
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Originally Posted by zzyzxroad,Oct 14 2006, 07:42 PM
I've read a lot on the site about sidestepping the clutch on an S2000. However, my size 11s are just not able to move left of the clutch pedal - they hit into the footrest. I can easily drop the clutch at +6K RPM without much if any clutch slippage, but a sidestep is always better for reducing slippage.
Would someone mind explaining to a newbie S2000 owner with big feet how to do this? Thanks.
MAS
Would someone mind explaining to a newbie S2000 owner with big feet how to do this? Thanks.
MAS
More your style anyway.!!!
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Originally Posted by zzyzxroad,Oct 14 2006, 05:42 PM
I've read a lot on the site about sidestepping the clutch on an S2000.
Originally Posted by zzyzxroad,Oct 14 2006, 05:42 PM
I can easily drop the clutch at +6K RPM without much if any clutch slippage, but a sidestep is always better for reducing slippage.
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From: 17 ft below sea level.
You could alwasy practice side stepping without the engine running.
To find a spot to move your feet to.
When doing a launch, stop "thinking" about the clutch.
"Just" move your foot upwards as quick as you can, without hitting the dash or anything or perform a sidestep.
(both you can practice very well sitting in your driveway being parked
. I did 
).
To find a spot to move your feet to.
When doing a launch, stop "thinking" about the clutch.
"Just" move your foot upwards as quick as you can, without hitting the dash or anything or perform a sidestep.
(both you can practice very well sitting in your driveway being parked
. I did ).
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Originally Posted by RACER,Oct 15 2006, 04:10 AM
This is a great way to break a differential, a stub shaft or some other part of the car.
Bogging the motor is also not a good idea, so make sure the tires break lose cleanly.
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[QUOTE=SpitfireS,Oct 15 2006, 06:09 AM]You could alwasy practice side stepping without the engine running.
To find a spot to move your feet to.
When doing a launch, stop "thinking" about the clutch.
"Just" move your foot upwards as quick as you can, without hitting the dash or anything or perform a sidestep.
(both you can practice very well sitting in your driveway being parked
To find a spot to move your feet to.
When doing a launch, stop "thinking" about the clutch.
"Just" move your foot upwards as quick as you can, without hitting the dash or anything or perform a sidestep.
(both you can practice very well sitting in your driveway being parked
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From: Dry Branch
Originally Posted by vAnt,Oct 15 2006, 03:55 AM
Whenever I come from a different car, the S feels tiny and I have to get used to it again.
The Miata feels absolutely tiny.