Good start off the line?

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Oct 14, 2003 | 06:42 PM

TheMason

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Good start off the line?

Sorry for the simplicity, but i just learned how to drive a manual a few months ago.

How would i get a nice solid start off the line and be easy on my clutch at the same time?

Thank you,
-Mason

Oct 15, 2003 | 10:00 AM

Ditty77

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The easiest way is to figure it out on your own before everybody bombards you with ideas.

I just beat the crap out of it.

Oct 15, 2003 | 11:24 AM

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Quote:

Originally posted by Ditty77
The easiest way to destroy your transmission is to figure it out on your own before everybody offers you ideas.

I just beat the crap out of it.

Fixed your post.

Oct 15, 2003 | 05:36 PM

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Well, its your choice what you want to f*** up in the long run. I'd go with the clutch over the tranny, as it only costs a few hundred to replace. If you want to launch you're going to put stress on either the clutch or the tranny, no matter what. So what i would do is rev it up to 3500, slip the clutch and have it fully engaged 1000-1500 rpm later. Now dont do it unless someone else agrees with me cuz im not very sure about this stuff.

good luck

Oct 17, 2003 | 07:02 AM

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Thanks cabal, but you never gave your own answer.

Oct 17, 2003 | 10:40 PM

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thank you awns, sounds a lot easier then what i was doing; reving it to 6,000 and dropping the clutch like a hammer, i'll have to try it out and see how it feels

much thanks

-Mason

Oct 18, 2003 | 02:26 PM

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if it's for a nice start, that's not for like, drag racing, then around 2, 2.5K then slip the clutch. that works for me. (btw, i've got around 33K on my car, and i'm on the third clutch, so you might not want to try my idea!)

Oct 18, 2003 | 11:10 PM

Jaxice

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there have already been posts about this subject im pretty sure..but they say about 5,5k-6k rev and slip the clutch..For awd that is

Oct 19, 2003 | 04:36 AM

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Why don't you view these vids from a PROFESSIONAL:

BMW Virtual Driving School

Oct 19, 2003 | 05:34 AM

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DoomE.Q.

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Those videos are really great tools and i've seen then all before but if you have this kid trying to launch an AWD car at 1,400 rpm like the aggressive launch video for the M5 suggests he will either bog like no other or stall. That strategy while sound it should be noted is for a much more powerful RWD car.

-DE