Launch question..

JDMzimbo · 05-05-2008, 01:38 PM

Hey guys I just got an S2k a few weeks ago and was wondering what the best way to launch the car is? Thanks

Neil · 05-05-2008, 02:30 PM

Off the top of my head I say forward is probably your best option

TheSoundMan21 · 05-05-2008, 02:47 PM

the jokes may start up man. Reason why is launching this car isnt really what this car is built for. Its not a drag car, its a track car. You launch you might be replacing the diff.

sonic · 05-05-2008, 03:10 PM

Rev to about 4500 and hold it. Then when the light turns green let the clutch out quickly but not all the way. Ride the clutch just to make it hook then stomp it. This whole process should happen in under 2 sec. Don't ride the clutch too long or you will burn it up.

TheSoundMan21 · 05-05-2008, 03:25 PM

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Originally Posted by sonic

Rev to about 4500 and hold it. Then when the light turns green let the clutch out quickly but not all the way. Ride the clutch just to make it hook then stomp it. This whole process should happen in under 2 sec. Don't ride the clutch too long or you will burn it up.

And with a 14.0 under the belt Id listen to him.....just that poor clutch.

J'sS2K · 05-05-2008, 03:28 PM

I've seen a guy's video launching in VTEC. It sounded pretty cool, but I wouldn't recommend it or try it myself. The S2000's rear differential is a weak spot. SoundMan has already mentioned it

But if you want to do it anyway just remember one thing "DO NOT DUMP THE CLUTCH" and you should be OK!

J'sS2K · 05-05-2008, 03:35 PM

I forgot to metion that AP2 has CDV. It'll save your differential from a hard launch, but not good for the clutch!

TheSoundMan21 · 05-05-2008, 03:37 PM

CDV=Clutch Delay Valve correct J?

sonic · 05-05-2008, 04:01 PM

That's correct SM

J'sS2K · 05-05-2008, 04:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TheSoundMan21

CDV=Clutch Delay Valve correct J?

Quote:

Originally Posted by sonic

That's correct SM

jagg · 05-05-2008, 04:40 PM

I prefer a trebuchet, but you can use to big oak trees and a giant rubber band......

regards,
jagg

DJJSR · 05-05-2008, 05:25 PM

Click this link and scroll down a little, flawless launch technique.........

http://www.utubevideoclip.com/videos...s/Car_Catapult

Neil · 05-05-2008, 07:13 PM

Great video there Don, good to see the rich Lords have more to do than fox hunting.

4406pack · 05-05-2008, 08:39 PM

Dont you need a dry dock to launch, oh wait a minute, that is just for boats..

Scooter · 05-05-2008, 10:54 PM

Landed on the wheels! That was awesome, I hope to have that much time someday...

JDMzimbo · 05-06-2008, 08:20 PM

Thanks for the info guys. I don't plan on doing it often, but just wanted to know, when I finally decide to take it to the strip.

TheSoundMan21 · 05-07-2008, 07:20 AM

cool man good luck and give us the low down when ya do.

1_2_3_gone · 07-16-2008, 11:44 AM

i did launch my S at 6000rpm with stock rubber potenza on dry surface and i miss
control the clutch padel...BOOM..i burnt it which was stock as well..smell it in the spot

TheCarGuy2021 · 07-16-2008, 12:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by J'sS2K

I've seen a guy's video launching in VTEC. It sounded pretty cool, but I wouldn't recommend it or try it myself. The S2000's rear differential is a weak spot. SoundMan has already mentioned it

But if you want to do it anyway just remember one thing "DO NOT DUMP THE CLUTCH" and you should be OK!

I'm going to have to disagree with you guys on this one. You want to put as little stress on the differential as possible. Traction=stress. On everyday street tires, you DO want to have the revs up high (6000+) and you DO want to side step (dump) the clutch. Doing both of these WILL break the rear tires free from traction (wheel-spin) and put less overall stress on the differential. If you do "feather" the clutch at a high RPM, you are getting more traction by not breaking the rear tires free, therefore, putting more stress on the differential (and un-needed wear your clutch). Remember, more traction = more stress. Breaking the tires free on a launch will be a little bit slower, but it is safer.

If you are not running street tires (slicks, drag radials, etc.) then the it's a whole different ball park. If you dump the clutch at a high RPM, they will likely grab, get traction, and put LOTS of stress on the differential, likely breaking an OEM differential housing.

desmo4 · 07-16-2008, 01:14 PM

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Originally Posted by JDMzimbo

Hey guys I just got an S2k a few weeks ago and was wondering what the best way to launch the car is? Thanks

Trade in your S and buy a Chevrolet.

Jonathan

05-05-2008, 01:38 PM	#1 (permalink)
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sonic Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Southern MD Posts: 1,002	Rev to about 4500 and hold it. Then when the light turns green let the clutch out quickly but not all the way. Ride the clutch just to make it hook then stomp it. This whole process should happen in under 2 sec. Don't ride the clutch too long or you will burn it up. __________________ GO FAST OR GO HOME

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sonic Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Southern MD Posts: 1,002	That's correct SM __________________ GO FAST OR GO HOME

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DJJSR Philosopher Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Hooterville Posts: 1,851	Click this link and scroll down a little, flawless launch technique......... http://www.utubevideoclip.com/videos...s/Car_Catapult __________________ Don

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1_2_3_gone Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: United Arab Emirates (Dubai) Posts: 37	i did launch my S at 6000rpm with stock rubber potenza on dry surface and i miss control the clutch padel...BOOM..i burnt it which was stock as well..smell it in the spot __________________ *123gogogo...*

05-05-2008, 02:30 PM	#2 (permalink)
Neil Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Ontario Posts: 1,514	Off the top of my head I say forward is probably your best option

05-05-2008, 03:28 PM	#6 (permalink)
J'sS2K The Car Camera Mount Guy Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 1,536	I've seen a guy's video launching in VTEC. It sounded pretty cool, but I wouldn't recommend it or try it myself. The S2000's rear differential is a weak spot. SoundMan has already mentioned it But if you want to do it anyway just remember one thing "DO NOT DUMP THE CLUTCH" and you should be OK!

05-05-2008, 03:35 PM	#7 (permalink)
J'sS2K The Car Camera Mount Guy Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 1,536	I forgot to metion that AP2 has CDV. It'll save your differential from a hard launch, but not good for the clutch!

05-05-2008, 04:40 PM	#11 (permalink)
jagg Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: The Endless Mountains Posts: 3,234	I prefer a trebuchet, but you can use to big oak trees and a giant rubber band...... regards, jagg

05-05-2008, 07:13 PM	#13 (permalink)
Neil Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Ontario Posts: 1,514	Great video there Don, good to see the rich Lords have more to do than fox hunting.

05-05-2008, 08:39 PM	#14 (permalink)
4406pack cone destroyer Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: champaign, IL Posts: 568	Dont you need a dry dock to launch, oh wait a minute, that is just for boats..

05-05-2008, 10:54 PM	#15 (permalink)
Scooter Senior Newbie Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 1,587	Landed on the wheels! That was awesome, I hope to have that much time someday...

05-06-2008, 08:20 PM	#16 (permalink)
JDMzimbo s2k4life Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Boerne, Texas Posts: 895	Thanks for the info guys. I don't plan on doing it often, but just wanted to know, when I finally decide to take it to the strip.

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