Fast start/acceleration in MT

ZMan8

from my experience rev to about 3500-4000 rpm when engaging first. More rpm will get you more wheel spin, less will probably be not enough. I like to shift at 7000 into second....higher seems harder. after that shift around 7300 rpm in each gear. I would practice being smooth with the shifts to avoid excessive wheel spin.

__________________
2010 370Z 40 Anniv., 6 MT | Fast Intentions | Swift Springs | SPC | Z1Motorsports | JWM | Redline Oils | 35% Window Tint
2015 Mazda6 | 370ZChicago: Chicago Area Cars & Coffee

Vaughanabe13

Excellent. Can you elaborate what you mean by "I would practice being smooth with the shifts to avoid excessive wheel spin"? I suppose I'm not very good at detecting wheel spin.

Also, what does the gas pedal do exactly when you are starting in first? Do I want to rev to 3500(ish) and hold it there for a second while I engage the clutch, and then floor it after clutch is engaged? Or is it more of a smooth motion the whole way with the throttle?

__________________
2009 Nissan 370Z Touring, w/sport, 6MT, chicane yellow/black.

onzedge

You will hear the wheelspin -- screeching.

__________________

Koni|Swift|Michelin|Motordyne|Berk|RJM Performance|Gates|SPL|Motul|Technafit|Ate Super Blue|Hawk
Tommy Kaira|Momo|Optima|Hella|Hotchkis|Red Line|ZSpeed|Stillen|B&M|H&R

ZMan8

engaging first you will be in one spot/moving slowly with your tire just spinning the whole time if you just "dump the clutch while revving high". 1-2, and maybe 2-3 shifts you will hear the "chrip", try to minimize the chirping and the jolt when shifting.

__________________
2010 370Z 40 Anniv., 6 MT | Fast Intentions | Swift Springs | SPC | Z1Motorsports | JWM | Redline Oils | 35% Window Tint
2015 Mazda6 | 370ZChicago: Chicago Area Cars & Coffee