my friend just got a s2000 and was wondering to get the best launch what would be the best rpm to rev the car up to then dropping the clutch. or do u guys have any other ideas thanks for any info

 

Can't you play with it and find out?

Start around 4,000 rpm and adjust it accordingly to wheelspin/engine bogging.

 

i think he said that he tried it a 7000 and it still bogged down maybe its cause he is a newbie at a 5spd

 

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But the S2000 is a 6 speed. I think you meant a manual.

If he bogged at 7000 then he let off the gas or he didn't launch in first gear. lol

 

yea sorry im used to saying 5spd

 

what do u do it at

 

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I don't really street race. Haven't had the need to clutch drop yet. I've done it on an empty street for fun a couple times. But that's about it.

 

don't launch if you like to avoid problems in the future, seriously.

 

Yup. I fully understand the risks involved.

 

feather the clutch if you do launch...otherwise you might be picking up your rearend in pieces. 5500 is fairly safe...you can push it more but I'm not sure how much damage that will do to the components involved

 

So if I feather it rather slowly will I be ok? Also, Does the s2k have traction control? And can I turn it off?
gmoore

 

No traction control.

Feathering clutch = more wear to your clutch.

 

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gmoore</TD></TR></TABLE>

The S has a torque sensing differential in the stock rear end, there is no way to "shut it off".
Didn't you just get your S?? Maybe you should get a book about your car, (factory service manual) or read your owners manual. Also, I wouldn't be trying to burn out with the car just yet.. have you even owned a rear wheel drive car?
They can do some funny stuff when you floor it.......


Modified by TommyV at 3:01 PM 10/7/2003

 

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Wow.. This sounds like a recipe for disaster. He has little experience driving a manual? If so maybe he should practice driving on a beater/5spd and then learn the characteristics of the S2k. That poor car..

 

On a stock s2k, here's what I did with different rear tires:

FK451 225's - 5200 RPM
Ecsta Supra 712 245's - 5500 RPM
S-02 225's - 6000 RPM
Victoracer V700 245's - 7200 RPM

Hope this helps you break your diff

 

It really depends on mods and tires. When I first ran my stock S2G on the street I dropped it at 6500 - 7000. But throw an intake and some sticky tires and you can launch up tp 8000 - 85000 as I did on my Nitto Drags.

 

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uhhhhhh wouldnt you start breaking ****?

 

Ya, after a while the diff will give, or the clutch, but if you can launch there and hold traction pretty well, then thats the place to launch regardless of what ya break.

 

the s2k must not be a strong car if all yall are worried its gonna break.

 

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No. When you spend 30k as opposed to 18k you're a lot more worried. When I had my Integra, I beat on it knowing it will break and it wouldn't be a big deal replacing parts.

 

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Warranty's are running out on a lot of us now too. Of all my launches I've never had a problem and don't expect a problem. Doesn't hurt to be careful though.

 

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You are a certified whacko.......

I don't care what kind of car you buy, BMW, Lotus, Ferrari.... I think you SHOULD be worried when you are going to willfully beat on your car that something *might* break.....

 

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Feel free to launch a 2002 Mustang GT at 8,000rpms and report back on what happens.

Perhaps your comment isn't in the proper perspective.

 

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You are a certified whacko.......

I don't care what kind of car you buy, BMW, Lotus, Ferrari.... I think you SHOULD be worried when you are going to willfully beat on your car that something *might* break..... </TD></TR></TABLE>

yea "my car is of superb german engineering and paid 50k for it, there is no way it can break (or lose to a honda )"