Re: How fast are you?

[Vigus <avigus@wsunix.wsu.edu>]

>p.s.  How high do you rev your motor before dropping the clutch for max
> >accel?  Do you want to get no chirp, some chirp, 50 yds of black stripes (I
> >wish)? 
> 
> The "depends" rule is the same here. depends on alot of things. HP, Clutch,
> tires, driver. 
> Ideally, you want absolutely no tire squeal. The tire making noise is not
> gripping the ground. Spinning wheels go nowhere. For max "launch", I usually
> set the rpms to around 2000 and then when im dumping the clutch, add more
> throttle but at the same time, feather it to let the tires stick before
> giving it full power. Otherwise youl leave the 50 yrd stripes alot of people
> dream about

	For all of you 16v racers out there I am wondering the same thing
about my '87 16v.  When, in your experience, are the best points to shift
for max acceleration.  And at what rpm do initially drop the clutch at?


	Adam Vigus
	'87 16v (back on the air, and there was much rejoicing.)
	"And what do you burn upon the witches?"
	"MORE WITCHES!!!!!!"



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