Launching A Fwd

[jimwross]

Hey... So I was trying to launch the Spyder last night; I rev'ed it up to 3000-3500 and then feathered the clutch out; the trouble I had was after the clutch was out and I gave it gas and i was boosting, I had nothing but crazy wheel spin through first gear; I had to let off the gas to get it to stop.

Anyway lets just say this wasnt the "ideal" situation for me, and I was wondering if you all had any tips reguarding this.

The spyder is stock for right now, I did warm the tires up a bit before I ran; 14b w/ 2G install is on the way.

Thanks!

Jim

[carltalon]

What tires are you running?

[2003eclipse]

yah launch at about 2500 to 3000 and then get all over it, launching at 5000 in a FWD shit you should be launching an AWD at 5000

*since im the expert* yeah right

[unreal808]

Get some 235/65R15 slicks, 205/55R16s are shit to get a good launch, but I drop the clutch at 2500-3000 and than shut off the wipers.

[Halon]

when i had my eclipse, all i did was rev it to like 3500, then basically just slip the clutch, and then gave her only a little more than 1/2 throttle all the way through 1st. Full throttle in first will make your tires spin. Then i couldn't floor it in 2nd niether, maybe about 3/4 throttle. And after that just shift it and floor it. You'll prolly be able to floor it in 2nd because you're stock.

[JDM]

I have a 2003 Eclipse GTS, bout 220 hp at the crank right now.

I have an ACT 2400, and I launch at about 1500, give it half throttle till about 4000, then jump on it. I also have Z rated tires, and variable valve timing.

...and I know no one cares either...

maybe it'll help :razz2:

[SuperSleeper]

Originally posted by JDM@Mar 2 2004, 11:30 PM
I have an ACT 2400, and I launch at about 1500, give it half throttle till about 4000, then jump on it. I also have Z rated tires, and variable valve timing.

...and I know no one cares either...

I care! Cool. :cheers:

[jimwross]

Originally posted by JDM@Mar 2 2004, 11:30 PM
I have a 2003 Eclipse GTS, bout 220 hp at the crank right now.

I have an ACT 2400, and I launch at about 1500, give it half throttle till about 4000, then jump on it. I also have Z rated tires, and variable valve timing.

...and I know no one cares either...

maybe it'll help :razz2:
I want a run :-)

[RedStal95]

Originally posted by jimwross@Feb 29 2004, 07:56 PM
Launching A Fwd, Any tips?
give up ;) j/k

Rev up to around 3000 and feather the clutch giving about 3/4 throttle until you hit around 4500 rpms. Then hit the gas like you have a stick up your ass. (i made a rhyme)

[jimwross]

Yeah... I dont know, cant go full throttle anywhere in 1st... but thanks for the tips!