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Old 08-24-2007 | 04:39 PM
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Default Proper S2000 Launch technique.

first off: I know theres many threads about launching the s2k. however both have mixed opinions on what is proper technique.

the first technique seems to be dumping/ side stepping the clutch at like 7k or so revs.

people argue that this will cause damage to the drive train.


The second technique seems to be somewhat of a slip of the clutch as to save shock from the drive train.

people argue that this is wrong and will fry your clutch.
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now the way I launch (technique taken from launching my subie back then) was to let the clutch out just before it caught. rev. then let the clutch out/catch. keep pedal to the metal. push clutch down/disengage/slip when revs started dropping to prevent bogging.

I did this to prevent drive train shock (AWD back then)


but others swear by the clutch drop method.

which one is the right way to do it? is there a right way at all?

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Old 08-24-2007 | 04:51 PM
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Rev to 6k rpm, dump the clutch, let the wheels spin slightly (back off throttle if necessary to get traction) and then floor it!
Old 08-24-2007 | 04:52 PM
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6k+ dump is the only way in this car unless you want to blow your diff.
Old 08-24-2007 | 08:47 PM
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so slipping would blow the diff?
Old 08-24-2007 | 08:50 PM
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6K!?

Launch from 9!!!!
Old 08-24-2007 | 08:59 PM
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^^mad man!
Old 08-24-2007 | 09:06 PM
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when i launch i ussually dump the clutch anywhere from 4 to 5.5K is this bad??? From what i just read dumping the clutch higher in the powerband is better for the drivetrain? Just doesnt seem to make sence to me but hey im no professional
Old 08-24-2007 | 09:10 PM
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This is madness!!!
Old 08-24-2007 | 09:19 PM
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madness? ... ...

kono wa.... SUUUPPAAATTAADDDAA!

*last time i saw 300 was in japanese*

but anyway back on topic. =]
Old 08-24-2007 | 09:24 PM
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Originally Posted by Bliss@5200,Aug 24 2007, 09:06 PM
when i launch i ussually dump the clutch anywhere from 4 to 5.5K is this bad??? From what i just read dumping the clutch higher in the powerband is better for the drivetrain? Just doesnt seem to make sence to me but hey im no professional
Launch at whatever RPM breaks your tires loose completely (Usually it's 6k+, but if you can do it at 4-5k, then so be it.) When you break loose completely instead of slipping the clutch, you remove the load from your drivetrain and transfer it to your tires instead (which are far cheaper to replace than a differential)

Hopefully that clarifies things, as it seemed counterintuitive to me at first as well.


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