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At what RPM should you dump the clutch?

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Old 04-24-2005, 10:03 PM
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I'm sure it all depends on the driver. I'd assume the higher the RPM the harder it is on the clutch and driveline. what's the best for a good launch w/ street tires?
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the appropriate RPM that you can make the tires stick to the ground with...

On ET Streets, I can stick 6k rpm clutch dumps all day long... on the street, I can't feather it out of the hole in first gear without lighting the tires up if I go anywhere near WOT.
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The RPM you should launch at is directly proportional to the amount of money you have to spend on clutch, tires, gears, and a new rear end.
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Originally Posted by ArcticZ28
The RPM you should launch at is directly proportional to the amount of money you have to spend on clutch, tires, gears, and a new rear end.
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any rpm you can still get traction
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Well, not on street tires, but you can always feather as needed.
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Like they said, whatever your clutch, rear, and tires wanna do.



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