Hard launch.
Hard launch.
04 May 2011, 09:33 PM
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I actually find my Ver5 STI wagon a lot less snappy than my 1997 Skyline GTST. Could be 'cos I have a very light clutch in the Skyline and a lightened fly wheel, but the box does seem more stiff in the Scoob and even though the throw is shorter I feel like I can chuck the Skyline into 2nd a lot faster?
I thought maybe just hitting the limiter for a fraction of a second might help reduce lag or something? At the very least is should ensure you squeeze all the torques out of the ratio rather than changing say 200 or 300 RPM 'too low'.
I thought maybe just hitting the limiter for a fraction of a second might help reduce lag or something? At the very least is should ensure you squeeze all the torques out of the ratio rather than changing say 200 or 300 RPM 'too low'.
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04 May 2011, 09:37 PM
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I've been told in a powerful turbo car that you might not be able to get onto boost in 1st due to traction so you should get it into 2nd way before you hit the limiter?
04 May 2011, 11:17 PM
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Mostly on a proper launch but does sometimes scrabble for grip if booted in the lower gears, i get 430ft lbs at 3500rpm and peak torque of 460 1000rpm later, first gear is just a blink with launch control
05 May 2011, 04:20 PM
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Ive had my scoob for less than a year and havent launched as I dont think my driving is good enough, but I am wondering if its possible to move off in second at high revs? Would this negate the need for a gear change and would it help launch the car easier?
05 May 2011, 04:40 PM
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Hitting the rev limiter means the car has had its power cut to protect the engine so it will slow you down. Gear changes should be made just as you hit peak power and varies from engine to engine......
No, but it would wear your clutch out quickly 
05 May 2011, 04:50 PM
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i wouldnt advice launchin in second mate u will just burn ur clutch out very quickly its noy hard to launch a scooby mek sure your in boost before you let clutch out and just whip clutch out. just make sure you on boost
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