Launching the Proteg 5 - 5 Speed

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Launching the Proteg 5 - 5 Speed

Alright so tonight I had nothing to do and decided I'd go out and practice my launches. I found a nice smooth, deserted strip of pavement to practice on. Results are as follows:

1st Launch: Perfect. Little tire squeel but no slipping or wheel hop. I lifeted the clutch so that it was sitting just below the friction point. I revved it to about 1200RPM, floored it and dumped the clutch.

2nd launch: Drop the clutch from the floor. Crazy wheel hop. Really bad launch. Guess I won't be launching like that anymore...

3rd, 4th, 5th Launch: Tried to do what I did with the first launch only to get wheelhop. I couldn't replicate my 1st launch after 3 tries. I don't know how I did it the first time!

Anyways I guess I need more practice to get it perfect everytime.

Now my question to you guys: What do you find is the best way to launch the P5; what gets you your best times? And please don't say to warm up your tires first by doing burnouts....

TIA.

Matt

 

[5PADZAM]

I get my best launches in my Camaro, lol. Rev it up to 2500 and dump the clutch. Two long black trails and lots of tire smoke. But in my p5, I usually get wheel hop so I usually take it easy in that car.

 

[Speed_Racer]

if your getting wheel hop try launching at a higher rpm, wheelspin is mechanically better for your drivetrain than wheel hop. its a "lesser of two evils" kinda thing.

 

[GhostMercury]

+1

 

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