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Old 01-19-2002, 08:54 AM
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I'm new to stick, and I can't always seem to get a good start off the line. Should I be applying more gas, less gas, more clutch, etc?

At times I'll get it perfectly where I get full power out of the car... but then I can't recreate that.
Old 01-19-2002, 10:51 AM
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Default Re: Getting off to a good start in first (OR-G)

depends on what car u drive....maybe if u gave more info
Old 01-19-2002, 11:42 AM
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Default Re: Getting off to a good start in first (OR-G)

The best launch method I can tell you is this.....

1. Get ready for the green light
2. Rev to about 3500 rpm
3. let the clutch out a little faster than you would fer a very smooth shift, it will be slightly jerky, but hey, this is for racing!!
4.when the clutch is all the way out, floor it

Word of warning tho, if there is an excessive amout of gravel, or the road is wet, you can very easily spin the tires, and if a cop sees this, you might get a ticket for exhibition of speed, or wreckless driving
Hope that Helps!!
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Default Re: Getting off to a good start in first (OR-G)

obey the law..want speed..leave it at the track..*not to say ive never speed d though*
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to get a good start in first......


dont get a honda
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Default Re: Getting off to a good start in first (jonas)

i just started drive a 5 speed a week ago.. so i'm in the same boat as you... to get it smooth i have found that if you rev to 2000, let clutch out about half way, rmp's will start to drop, apply more gas and slowly let the clutch out all the way... i'm not sure how correct that is.. but it works....
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to get a good start in first......


dont get a honda
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