I know this sound pretty dumb but I just bought a 98 Max SE 5 spd. This is my first spd and I need advice on how to launch the freakin thing. I can shift pretty good but every time so far (which isn't much/ 3-4 few times) that I've raced (which I was suprise I still won ) I either peeled out a too much or not quite the best start. I know these things take time so I'll keep @ it. I am so happy I got this Max its faster than I thought it would be. If theres ne advice or suggestions on what I can do to improve please feel free to share. Thanx in advance.

 

start at 2,000 and work your way up until you can launch it well.

 

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Yeah, I'm curious to see other posts here. I too drive a stick and have pretty bad launches. DO you guys "ride" the clutch when launching or do you moderate wheelspin with the throttle. I have an ACT II clutch and launch around 1800, then once I'm moving I gas it. IT then either spins or hops - depending on which tire set I have on it. So, do I not go full throttle or do I slip the clutch? Thanks. My best 60 foot is 2.355 which sucks. I've done it with and without burnouts, and different tire pressures.