LeMans

Anyone got any tips on the best method for a standing start without giving the clutch, gearbox and transmission too much abuse.

I use my car for hillclimbs and the start can make all the difference, i.e it can make a second or two difference on the total time.

Obviously if you just drive off the line you loose seconds until the turbo kicks in.

I tend to rev the engine to 5,000-6,000 revs to get the turbo spinning, let the revs drop back down and go straightaway.

I have also tried launching at 5,000-6,000 revs but obviously the transmission takes a hammering.

I had been slipping the clutch slightly to avoid too much sudden abuse on the transmission but it is difficult to prevent the car creeping, so I had tried holding it on the handbrake but was advised that this is not good to do.

Any advice welcome !?.

David_Wallis

Ive done the holding on the handbrake trick..

Its hard to explain.. best way is shove 400quid in the glovebox and say **** it just launch from 5 -7k

seriously though.. practice is the only way..

David