correct procedure on launching a C4?
10-31-2013, 09:52 PM
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correct procedure on launching a C4?
Ive babied my car like no other, from a stop I always just do the normal bring the car up a bit of revvs, and pull the clutch out to engagement point and hold it for a second and let off.
But my question is what do you do when launching?
I wouldn't ever put my transmission under the challenge of surviving a 5k clutch dump.
So what is the safest way to launch the car?
Thanks everyone- Garrett
But my question is what do you do when launching?
I wouldn't ever put my transmission under the challenge of surviving a 5k clutch dump.
So what is the safest way to launch the car?
Thanks everyone- Garrett
11-01-2013, 02:48 PM
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94,000 miles on original clutch
I love doing the traffic light grand prix ,but i NEVER drop the clutch at high revs!
My method i pull away slowly clutch is fully out by about 20 mph then i BOOT it
until 6000 rpm,then into 2nd gear BOOT it again, 60 mph comes up fast.
Job done, no strain on the Clutch. well it works for me,wet or dry.You should see the faces of the other drivers when i do it in the WET.
They can't believe it didn't slide.........haha
My method i pull away slowly clutch is fully out by about 20 mph then i BOOT it
until 6000 rpm,then into 2nd gear BOOT it again, 60 mph comes up fast.
Job done, no strain on the Clutch. well it works for me,wet or dry.You should see the faces of the other drivers when i do it in the WET.
They can't believe it didn't slide.........haha
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11-01-2013, 03:52 PM
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Originally Posted by barney55:10874012
I love doing the traffic light grand prix ,but i NEVER drop the clutch at high revs!
My method i pull away slowly clutch is fully out by about 20 mph then i BOOT it
until 6000 rpm,then into 2nd gear BOOT it again, 60 mph comes up fast.
Job done, no strain on the Clutch. well it works for me,wet or dry.You should see the faces of the other drivers when i do it in the WET.
They can't believe it didn't slide.........haha
My method i pull away slowly clutch is fully out by about 20 mph then i BOOT it
until 6000 rpm,then into 2nd gear BOOT it again, 60 mph comes up fast.
Job done, no strain on the Clutch. well it works for me,wet or dry.You should see the faces of the other drivers when i do it in the WET.
They can't believe it didn't slide.........haha
11-01-2013, 04:02 PM
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Yeah, don't drop the clutch in a C4 as you just put loads of strain on the clutch, plus the 4WD system. Always best to get it rolling first then boot it!
