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Old Aug 21, 2004 | 10:08 AM
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I've only fooled around with launcing this car a few times, what's best for 0 to 60 with no big time abuse.

where do you get wheel spin? where do you just leave the line clean?

what have you done? tell me some tales.
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Old Aug 21, 2004 | 11:11 AM
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s2000 wasnt really designed for that, ive never "launched" my s2000.
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Old Aug 21, 2004 | 11:15 AM
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search this topic its been covered many times and you'll find the information you need
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Old Aug 21, 2004 | 01:48 PM
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Originally Posted by S2KNJ,Aug 21 2004, 12:08 PM
tell me some tales.
Be careful what you ask for. "Tales" may be all you get.
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Old Aug 21, 2004 | 02:40 PM
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nopeeeee theres no way I'm launching my S shes babied....

If you want you can.... try at 6500 for low 14s but if you want 13s then its 7k-7500 launch.
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Old Aug 21, 2004 | 03:25 PM
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This is a topic that gets so much attention but yet its a topic that you really want to stay away from. High clutch dumps on your S will get you one of three things or all of them: 1. Blown Clutch 2. Blown Diff. 3. Blown Axle. Keep in mind it wont take to many drops to accomplish these situations, but if you do get away with a couple its a matter of time. Launches are something that have to be practiced and this is not the car to do so. 7000 to 8000 Rpms is the best area for the launch, MAKE SURE THE WHEELS BREAK LOOSE so there isnt so much strain on the rear. Hope this helps, understand Im trying to get you not to, but im also answering your question on how to!
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Old Aug 21, 2004 | 06:13 PM
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i haven't dumped the clutch at anything above maybe 3 grand, just curiouse on what would happen...
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Old Aug 21, 2004 | 08:38 PM
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Just make sure to take a video... so we can see how it works out for ya
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Old Aug 21, 2004 | 08:41 PM
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Originally Posted by S2KNJ,Aug 21 2004, 08:13 PM
i haven't dumped the clutch at anything above maybe 3 grand, just curiouse on what would happen...
If you've "dumped" the clutch at 3 grand or less, then you either didn't really "dump" it (and you should find out what this means) or it wasn't pretty on anything that wasn't a slippery surface (like dirt, leaves, cold road, wet, etc.).
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Old Aug 22, 2004 | 12:39 AM
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Originally Posted by prez1967,Aug 21 2004, 08:38 PM
Just make sure to take a video... so we can see how it works out for ya
Video is a must
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