6 Speed
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From: Palm Springs CA
6 Speed
Whats the best way to take off ( normal driving ) with the 6 Speed? I just picked up an 01 and havn't driven a shift in 12 years. Also what is the best way to launch it for a 1/4 mile run?
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Le Mans Master
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From: Longview Texas
The best way to get the car to go is to let the clutch out! 
The engine has so much torque, it is difficult to kill the engine if you let the clutch out smoothly.
My Z06 does not even bog down when I start out in second gear.
The engine has so much torque, it is difficult to kill the engine if you let the clutch out smoothly.
My Z06 does not even bog down when I start out in second gear.
Le Mans Master
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From: Hot Springs AR
C5s are great stick cars. It'll literally come back to you in minutes. Just a little off idle, ease out the clutch, and you'll move on out.
Keep rpms between 1200-1500 after your shift to figure out your shift points.
Launching at a strip, starting out I'd be a bit more aggressive off the line and shift normally when the tach goes above 6,000. Main thing is to have fun!
HTH, and have a good one,
Mike
Keep rpms between 1200-1500 after your shift to figure out your shift points.
Launching at a strip, starting out I'd be a bit more aggressive off the line and shift normally when the tach goes above 6,000. Main thing is to have fun!
HTH, and have a good one,
Mike
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From: Hereford AZ
You are going to think I'm being smart but the answers are:
- 1st gear, normal driving (it will try to shift you from 1st to 4th so get on the gas alittle hard). I usually don't use sixth gear unless on the highway above 65.
- For drag racing the best thing to do is figure out where you can side-step the clutch and get on the gas but not spin the tires too much to reduce speed or bog. Depending on the tires this might be touchy.
- 1st gear, normal driving (it will try to shift you from 1st to 4th so get on the gas alittle hard). I usually don't use sixth gear unless on the highway above 65.
- For drag racing the best thing to do is figure out where you can side-step the clutch and get on the gas but not spin the tires too much to reduce speed or bog. Depending on the tires this might be touchy.
Le Mans Master
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From: Hot Springs AR
Up a hill, obviously you'll need more. Down a hill, maybe none. Like I said, it all depends.
Have a good one,
Mike
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Here are a couple links to get Normseven going: General Launch Techniques
Taking Care of Your Clutch
It's an adventure doing max acceleration in a Corvette, whether on the street or the drag strip. Correct technique gets stronger acceleration, less breakage, and fewer issues.
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