1st AWD Launch

[viprez586]

After having a variety of things that needed to be fixed on my 1st gen the time came.
Back in January '08 my bell housing bolts mysteriously disappeared and caused havoc on my trans. Long story short, i purchased a Shep stage 2 trans/ competition clutch(also stage 2) and babied it for 500 miles.(734 as of tonight)

This brings us to the next topic of driveshaft U-joints, carrier bearings and the slip yoke. Prior to the trans i rebuilt the driveshaft.

So today after ripping out my power steering rack, replacing inner tie rods and replaced all the rusted out lines i decided to go to walmart for some DVD+Rs.

On my way home I'll just say i encountered an opportune time to try out a 4k launch. Needless to say my car felt like a cat with razor sharp claws on carpet from the dig.

Last time i did any 4-4.5k launches it was on my stock clutch(yep didn't hold up too nice), and my SBR4000 which i loved.

Now if i can only get my PK issue solved.

 

[mikEclipse99]

sweet, i wish i had traction

 

[93_tsi_fwd]

Nice. I still remember my first AWD launch. I stalled so bad the transmission started rattleling inside. good thing it wasnt my DSM.

 

[costas14]

i launched mine 2 weekends ago at 3500k, mines auto though, might explain why my driveshaft is clunking so much

 

[Sp1kE]

my first AWD launch, I ripped the 2 front seat studs out of the floor.
happy launching

 

[mattdev]

My FIRST AWD launch slipped my 110k mile stock clutch to threads, haha. Now I have a 2600 and I do 4-6k clutch dumps almost daily. haha.

 

[webconnect]

Note to self: don't buy an automatic gsx.

 

[costas14]

hey i have an automatic gsx and a manual 1.8, though my gsx driveshaft is making lots of noises, whats wrong with holding the brake and revving it to 6k and launching

 

[Andrew Dahms]

you must have some good brakes to hold it that high. I have a built engine and head and my brakes slip at 2800rpm in my 91 tsi awd auto

 

[Black_Bullet]

Make sure you guys are properly slipping the clutch on those launches.
Even if you are burning your clutch up some, think of it as your clutch is a fuse for the rest of your drive train. 6k clutch dumps arent wise.

I like to preload with my ebrake these days... Helps even more!

 

[viprez586]

I'd rather burn up my 250-350 dollar clutch then my 1500-1700 dollar trans, ~500 driveshaft, or 300-500 diff.

 

[mattdev]

Indeed, proper clutch slipping is essential, haha. Especially on the track, where there is little to no wheelspin...

 

[webconnect]

costas14ropping the gear into D is the worst thing you can do to any car period.

 

[zero97tsi]

After this winters build I should finally feel comfortable launching.

 

[4Motion4g63]

Heh So what did you pull up next to...

Mustangs do that for me.....

 

[viprez586]

Scion TC(had a good amount of work done to it)
Not to mention the PK, if i had no issues im sure it would've been a complete waste of gas.

 

[JEFFREYCASTGSX]

i remember my first AWD launch it was like my first kiss.. hmm good times... and then two weeks later, tick tick tick. SPUN A ROD BEARING

 

[98_tsi]

hahha even with my stock clutch i com out the hole like a monster

i slip it at 6k and even though its burns the clutch it gets me were i got to go

 

[RT-AWD]

so for those who probably wanna know (like me) whats the proper way to slip your clutch i have my launch control set at 5k i think, and have an ACT 2100

 

[viprez586]

When you launch your pretty much shocking/stressing your drivetrain. This is why i only do 4-4.5k drops unless i absolutely need to.
Clutch method? This method applies to AWDs - "ride" the clutch while adding gas, once the car gets moving release the clutch pedal fully. If you don't ride it long enough you'll bog it which is embarrassing + just sucks, or you'll ride it too long and burn the crap out of your clutch/ or not get a hard enough launch that you desire.
You'll get a feel for it eventually.

I think that's what you were asking.

 

[white 90 gsx]

Launching is like my drug.

 

[fran_drivertsi]

I had my freshly installed 2step launch yesterday. It went perfect, I let the clutch slip a little by letting it out slowly, and as soon as it catches, just easily let it out and ... ohhh that felt amazing!

 

[RT-AWD]

yeah i got what you meant and have done it before just not a very hard launch maybe 3k or so just a little more scoot but i know what your talking about

 

[costas14]

im not dropping it in drive, i do that with my uncles neon, i hold the brakes but i do feel them start to slip after 4k rpm, my brakes are pretty amazin on my gsx, everytime i have a chance to launch it i stop and think, which is a pretty good idea since dsms just fall apart driving them on the highway, let alone launching a stock one

 

[viprez586]

Neutral drops are like stabbing yourself in the foot.


On a side note i think i figured out my phantom knock issue. Tore out the lifters...WTF 1mm oiling holes...damn you Kar King!!