Hi. I just learned how to drive stick. What's the best way to take off from a traffic light? Do I step on the gas until 6000-7000 rpm and then just let go of the clutch real fast? Or do I just let go of the clutch as I rev? Also, how much are the clutch and differential to replace? I ask b/c I read in the postings that those two things may be affected from this type of driving. Thank you.

 

I'll say let the clutch go as you rev ... Somewhere down the road when you get used to driving a manual and getting used to the gearbox and clutch then attempt to do a high rev clutch drop, otherwise you will probably not know what you're doing and end up either losing control of your car and crashing it or your will drastically burn out the clutch shortening the lifespan dramatically.

 

Best way to launch- 7500 drop the clutch real fast. Modulate the throttle so you keep spinning the tires until you hit vtec range (not TOO much spinning that you don't move anywhere though). If the tires are spinning, you are ok. If you slip the clutch (let it out slowly) you are doing serious damage to your clutch. The key is getting the tires to spin. If they don't spin, and you bog, you are doing damage. If the tires are spinning, you are doing as much damage as you would be drivng down the road.

 

I wouldn't advise making high-rev clutch drops in all conditions (heavy traffic, rain, etc.). I would recommend syncronizing your throttle application with your clutch release for a smooth takeoff. That way you don't abuse the mechanicals or the future of your driving privileges.