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Old Jul 31, 2004 | 11:28 AM
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Unhappy wheelspin?

Can you guys get wheelspin in a straight line on dry roads? buggered if I can, I can get nice spins when turning but straight no way. I've tried 6k launches but all I get is stale fanny clutch smell

Tips please
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Old Jul 31, 2004 | 11:38 AM
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No, I don't but if you side step the clutch that should invoke some spin esp. at 6K
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Old Jul 31, 2004 | 12:34 PM
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I'll have to try that, I have a habbit of slipping it some, more used to driving my tranny van.

This video has got a lot to blame for it.

http://cleany.sportbilen.se/ALASTARO.EXTRE...LLENGE.2004.wmv
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Old Jul 31, 2004 | 01:06 PM
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video.
I take it you did notice he wasn't running SO2's?
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Old Jul 31, 2004 | 01:15 PM
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Side step the clutch - probably 4 to 4.5k. Very easy on an airfield.
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Old Jul 31, 2004 | 04:38 PM
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Sorry - can someone explain the "side step the clutch" term please?
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Old Jul 31, 2004 | 05:00 PM
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Not worth learning Kelk unless you've budgeted for a new clutch, diff and god knows what else.

My mate tried it in his Evo and had to fork out
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Old Jul 31, 2004 | 05:31 PM
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Originally Posted by markiem8,Jul 31 2004, 08:34 PM

This video has got a lot to blame for it.

http://cleany.sportbilen.se/ALASTARO.EXTRE...LLENGE.2004.wmv
Looks to me like the guy has the space saver wheels on the back of the S
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Old Jul 31, 2004 | 07:15 PM
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whoooooooooa.....that video was great !!!!


if only i had the money to re-create that video myself ...


whooa
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Old Aug 1, 2004 | 12:10 AM
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Even when jumping off the clutch I have rarely lit the rear up. On concrete surfaces (some airfields) it is possible. I once laid two rubber strips down in the carpark where I used to work. Tip : use the brakes to lock the front wheels Be careful or you'll end up doing donuts.
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