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Old 01-10-2008, 04:17 PM
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wats best rpm to lauhnch b16 w/bolt ons i heard 4000-4500rpm
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Well street tires or slicks? I'm guessing since you said bolt on street tires or dr's. I would say 4800, feather the clutch until full traction, and then let her eat.
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street tires. so 4500 for my 2step
Old 01-10-2008, 06:27 PM
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bolt on some slicks, rev it to 7500 and side step the b!tc#. seriously
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Im in the UK, what do you guys mean when you say side step the clutch??

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just dump it. dont let it out slowly. have it pressed in, and slide your foot to the side, thus the term, side step
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by JordanCivic &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Im in the UK, what do you guys mean when you say side step the clutch??

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I'm from America and I have no idea what "Side Step" means! I must be a noob.
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Im guessing since hes only got bolt ons that means he's got an oem clutch too. So when he side steps it from 7500 rpm. He's gonna need a trailer to get his car home. for the side stepping and power shifting. for learning how to drive!!!
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hmm, thats funny, i did give up power shifting after i built a turbo car, but with the side stepping, i keep stock axles under a 450+whp hatch?? hmm, cut 1.6__ 60fts with cheap coilovers and AGX's. it can work, i guess maybe ive just been lucky for 3 years on the same axles

and yes it would be a bad idea if he is on a stock clutch.

if you want to econo launch it, rev it to 4300ish, and slip it out, and feather the throttle
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