How to launch the S2K
06-09-2001, 01:08 AM
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Very carefully. If you wish to get a fast takeoff, without bogging down or burning the clutch, it has been suggested that you sidestep the clutch. This is accomplished by simply letting your foot drop to the side of the clutch after reving to about 6K. I don't do this myself, but this has been the common recommendation on this board. Otherwise, do it like any other car with a manual transmission.
06-10-2001, 02:33 AM
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long term are we talking about a wrecked drivetrain component for tha sake of a half second gain? not to mention money down the toilet for wasted tyre tread. how many launches does it take to do this kind of damage?
if someone can convice me that my hunches are wrong, yes i will have a little extra non PC fun. other wise i'll play safe with my baby's mechanicals. well ok your'e listening to a more of a conservative mechanical engineer's POV, rather than a devil-may-care racer. but i do like to let her rip when i can!
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if someone can convice me that my hunches are wrong, yes i will have a little extra non PC fun. other wise i'll play safe with my baby's mechanicals. well ok your'e listening to a more of a conservative mechanical engineer's POV, rather than a devil-may-care racer. but i do like to let her rip when i can!
JM
06-10-2001, 11:41 AM
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My suggestion is to let the clutch drag (just slightly) before the dump in order to load up all the driveline components.
Much less impact on the system if all the slack is gathered up first.
Much less impact on the system if all the slack is gathered up first.
06-10-2001, 11:58 AM
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Originally posted by RT
My suggestion is to let the clutch drag (just slightly) before the dump in order to load up all the driveline components.
Much less impact on the system if all the slack is gathered up first.
My suggestion is to let the clutch drag (just slightly) before the dump in order to load up all the driveline components.
Much less impact on the system if all the slack is gathered up first.
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06-10-2001, 12:02 PM
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Originally posted by S2K Fan
Everyone one seems to prefer a different rpm
Everyone one seems to prefer a different rpm
(j/k Uni)
06-10-2001, 02:46 PM
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Read any post with launching that SEV is part of....
Basically drop between 5500-7k depending on road surface. when i say drop i mean drop the clutch (rip your foot off), if you try to slip the clutch at 5500 rpms byebye clutch
Basically drop between 5500-7k depending on road surface. when i say drop i mean drop the clutch (rip your foot off), if you try to slip the clutch at 5500 rpms byebye clutch
06-10-2001, 03:59 PM
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You can drop the clutch all day long if you do it right. I've seen it with the yellow race car AKA "The Mistress" on race tires, on concrete. Three drivers, 6 practice starts each. No ugly clutch smell. The RPM that you drop the clutch at is surface dependant. "Loading up the driveline" is not recommended because it requires a higher RPM to avoid clutch spin or engine bog. Also, the rear tires are more likely to spin if torque is applied to them before weight transfer has occured. The clutch grabs harder if it is applied quickly. Slipping it above 3000 RPM can cause it to overheat.