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How to launch the RX-8?

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Old Jan 2, 2013 | 12:10 PM
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How to launch the RX-8?

Looking to see the best way to launch an RX-8 for the fastest not to 60 time and without ruining the clutch etc. Thanks
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Old Jan 2, 2013 | 01:26 PM
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"Naught to 60".

There is no way to avoid damaging the clutch if you launch the car repeatedly. Launching is the most stressful thing you can do to a car that doesn't involve crashing. But in a nutshell, you want to rev just high enough that when you close the clutch quickly, the wheels chirp a little bit. You won't get better acceleration if you spin the wheels a lot. Keep the revs above 3000rpm while accelerating, and don't shift until 8000rpm.
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Old Jan 2, 2013 | 02:11 PM
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Use the flywheel rather than sliding the clutch, thats why it's there

Rev & drop
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