Why does dipping the clutch give such a power gain?
10-05-2005, 01:32 PM
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Why does dipping the clutch give such a power gain?
I tried it earlier for about the third time since I had the RST in 2nd and it nearly threw me back into my seat and it felt fooking rapid compared to what it is usually like!
Is it meant to give such a gain or does it mean my clutch is fooked?
If I get an uprated one will it solve the problems?
Is it meant to give such a gain or does it mean my clutch is fooked?
If I get an uprated one will it solve the problems?
10-05-2005, 01:42 PM
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you mean being in gear and pressing and releasing it?
its cause the engine revs up and then releases all that extra momentum in a split second through the clutch
there is no more actual power there though
its cause the engine revs up and then releases all that extra momentum in a split second through the clutch
there is no more actual power there though
10-05-2005, 01:49 PM
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Originally Posted by chip-3door
you mean being in gear and pressing and releasing it?
its cause the engine revs up and then releases all that extra momentum in a split second through the clutch
there is no more actual power there though
its cause the engine revs up and then releases all that extra momentum in a split second through the clutch
there is no more actual power there though
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10-05-2005, 02:02 PM
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Originally Posted by Poom
What I really meant to say was...
If I get an uprated clutch can I dip the clutch all day without it blowing up?
If I get an uprated clutch can I dip the clutch all day without it blowing up?
10-05-2005, 02:06 PM
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Something must be wrong with mine then as it seemed to go a lot quicker for the rest of that gear...not just half a second 
10-05-2005, 02:11 PM
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Other things that can increase power include:
pressing the accelerator
not towing a caravan
not going up steep hills
not being pressed up against a wall when you try and pull away
having air in your tyres
All of those are secret tips the formula one teams use, and i shouldnt really be telling you them
pressing the accelerator
not towing a caravan
not going up steep hills
not being pressed up against a wall when you try and pull away
having air in your tyres
All of those are secret tips the formula one teams use, and i shouldnt really be telling you them
10-05-2005, 02:12 PM
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Originally Posted by Graceland
its the placebo effect - its purely psycological, and yes, that is a talking squirrel 
Sorry if I don't know much, didnt know I needed a degree in Motorsport Engineering or something to ask a question on here.....muppet
Thanks itsmeagain, thats the kind of thing I was thinking was happening but I must just be imagining it and if I dropped down from 2nd to 1st it might not be very good for the gearbox
10-05-2005, 02:13 PM
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Originally Posted by chip-3door
Other things that can increase power include:
pressing the accelerator
not towing a caravan
not going up steep hills
not being pressed up against a wall when you try and pull away
having air in your tyres
All of those are secret tips the formula one teams use, and i shouldnt really be telling you them
pressing the accelerator
not towing a caravan
not going up steep hills
not being pressed up against a wall when you try and pull away
having air in your tyres
All of those are secret tips the formula one teams use, and i shouldnt really be telling you them
10-05-2005, 02:16 PM
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Originally Posted by Poom
Originally Posted by chip-3door
Other things that can increase power include:
pressing the accelerator
not towing a caravan
not going up steep hills
not being pressed up against a wall when you try and pull away
having air in your tyres
All of those are secret tips the formula one teams use, and i shouldnt really be telling you them
pressing the accelerator
not towing a caravan
not going up steep hills
not being pressed up against a wall when you try and pull away
having air in your tyres
All of those are secret tips the formula one teams use, and i shouldnt really be telling you them
10-05-2005, 02:49 PM
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Originally Posted by sbd16v
Originally Posted by Poom
Originally Posted by chip-3door
Other things that can increase power include:
pressing the accelerator
not towing a caravan
not going up steep hills
not being pressed up against a wall when you try and pull away
having air in your tyres
All of those are secret tips the formula one teams use, and i shouldnt really be telling you them
pressing the accelerator
not towing a caravan
not going up steep hills
not being pressed up against a wall when you try and pull away
having air in your tyres
All of those are secret tips the formula one teams use, and i shouldnt really be telling you them
your proberly better off leaving his mum in the driving seat and you getting out
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10-05-2005, 05:16 PM
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Originally Posted by chip-3door
Originally Posted by sbd16v
Originally Posted by Poom
Originally Posted by chip-3door
Other things that can increase power include:
pressing the accelerator
not towing a caravan
not going up steep hills
not being pressed up against a wall when you try and pull away
having air in your tyres
All of those are secret tips the formula one teams use, and i shouldnt really be telling you them
pressing the accelerator
not towing a caravan
not going up steep hills
not being pressed up against a wall when you try and pull away
having air in your tyres
All of those are secret tips the formula one teams use, and i shouldnt really be telling you them
your proberly better off leaving his mum in the driving seat and you getting out
AFPMSL!!!!!
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10-05-2005, 05:22 PM
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Originally Posted by chip-3door
Other things that can increase power include:
pressing the accelerator
not towing a caravan
not going up steep hills
not being pressed up against a wall when you try and pull away
having air in your tyres
All of those are secret tips the formula one teams use, and i shouldnt really be telling you them
pressing the accelerator
not towing a caravan
not going up steep hills
not being pressed up against a wall when you try and pull away
having air in your tyres
All of those are secret tips the formula one teams use, and i shouldnt really be telling you them
Releasing the handbrake
10-05-2005, 05:40 PM
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dipping the clutch will deliver more instant power, when the clutch is disengaged the revs will build much quicker, so when you release the clutch its like a power surge going into the gearbox. it won't really get you any where quicker, especially when your clutch go's bang.
it gives you no extra power, just makes the engine & turbo spin up quicker, oh, & it will decrease the life of your car!
it gives you no extra power, just makes the engine & turbo spin up quicker, oh, & it will decrease the life of your car!
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