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Old Feb 22, 2003 | 06:59 AM
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Feathering the clutch at 6000 rpms is a good way to get the "burnt clutch" smell in your car for a few days.

If you insist on hard launches, drop the clutch all at once. Personally, I just say "no" to quick launches in my car.
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Old Feb 22, 2003 | 12:42 PM
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[QUOTE]Originally posted by V8NV-mys2k
[B]That PSI in rear tires seems way off to me, your not geting full grip on launch.
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Old Feb 23, 2003 | 01:23 AM
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thanx for the advice guys............ hey sioux falls, me and some of my boy are coming down there for ur import track day this yr.... email, id like to know whats going on down there.


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Old Feb 23, 2003 | 01:23 AM
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thanx for the advice guys............ hey sioux falls, me and some of my boy are coming down there for ur import track day this yr.... email, id like to know whats going on down there.


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Old Feb 23, 2003 | 10:45 AM
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why do you guys launch at such high rpm's. Is it faster? I can launch my S at 3000 with no bogging, is there something im missing?
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Old Feb 23, 2003 | 10:47 AM
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When you get traction your vtec is already engaged.
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Old Feb 23, 2003 | 12:01 PM
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[QUOTE]Originally posted by Silvers808
[B]last night i launched at 6500 - 7000
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