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Old 11-15-2002   #1 (permalink)
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Default How do i get a good launch?

How can I get a good launch? How fast should I let the clutch out? Should I drop the clutch when taking off?
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Good question... Im wondering the same thing.... How can u get the best possible launch out of a 5 speed/ without screwing up the gears?!?!?
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REAL drag slicks...

Dump the clutch off redline. Have fun
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I don't think that's the answer...although it's a start

It takes a lot of different factors to get the 'perfect launch'.

Gearing, tire, track, driver, motor...it's a lot of different things.

I, for one, always dump the clutch.
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slip the clutch, go with the flow and try not ot spin the tires too mouch. Practice till you cant take it no more.
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