No Gearbox Chatter?

semtex · 06-23-2009, 07:29 PM

So don't engage so low. I never engage the clutch that low. I always engage right in around the 1200 rpm range. Keep in mind that these cars don't have a ton of low-end torque, which means you typically need to engage at a slightly higher rpm to get a crisp launch. I used to have an S2000 which was even worse. I had to engage at around 2200 rpm. It's all relative. What I mean is that there's no set 'correct' rpm to launch a car at -- it all depends on the car. If you're driving a car that has gobs of low end torque, then you launch with lower rpm. I'm beginning to think that this explains why I never hear this chatter. We have different driving styles! I don't want to outright say that your launch style is wrong, as we all have different styles. But try experimenting by adjusting your style to launch with a little more throttle. It might help. Worth a shot at least (?)

06-23-2009, 07:29 PM	#28 (permalink)
semtex A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Behind enemy lines Age: 54 Posts: 5,995 Drives: People to drink Rep Power: 33	So don't engage so low. I never engage the clutch that low. I always engage right in around the 1200 rpm range. Keep in mind that these cars don't have a ton of low-end torque, which means you typically need to engage at a slightly higher rpm to get a crisp launch. I used to have an S2000 which was even worse. I had to engage at around 2200 rpm. It's all relative. What I mean is that there's no set 'correct' rpm to launch a car at -- it all depends on the car. If you're driving a car that has gobs of low end torque, then you launch with lower rpm. I'm beginning to think that this explains why I never hear this chatter. We have different driving styles! I don't want to outright say that your launch style is wrong, as we all have different styles. But try experimenting by adjusting your style to launch with a little more throttle. It might help. Worth a shot at least (?) __________________ "There are no small accidents on this circuit." -- Ayrton Senna 316.8whp & 248 ft/lbs (Dyno Dynamics) \| 319whp & 256 ft/lbs (DynoJet) (04/23/10) Stillen G3 CAI, CBE, Pulley / F.I. LTH / GTSpec Ladder Brace / Setrab Oil Cooler / UpRev-tuned by Forged Perf.