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Old 12-08-2009, 02:47 AM   #90 (permalink)
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If you are that new to driving a manual, I would suggest getting more comfortable with it before attempting to launch the car...

But your problem is that 2000 rpms is WAY too low. Dumping the clutch at 2000 - 4000 or so is asking for trouble IMO. You either want to slip the clutch or slip the tires (spin).

FWIW, I launch at 5500 - 6000 rpm with overinflated tires. I don't side-step the clutch, just a quick release.

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Originally Posted by mmrlightning View Post
Ok i have been driving manual trans for a short period of time roughly 2 months. I just read about dropping the clutch but dont seem to understand. When i tried to do so i put my car in first gear rev to 2000 rpms and let the clutch out completely, this resulted in a stall. So my question is How does dropping the clutch work? am i supposed to rev higher? or am i suppose to let it out quicker than slipping the clutch? And from what i have read so far dropping the clutch is worse for the the car than slipping for short periods of time correct?
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