| Author | Message | ||
| Ben Cannon (Artherd)
Member Username: Artherd Post Number: 985 Registered: 6-2002 |
>>Dude You can do what ever you want to but if you want to enguage a gear you might want to follow my advice.<< ROFL! That's classic. DES- picture it? Hrm, maybe I HAVE met Mr Glickenhaus after all  "They wanna ban us on cappitol hill!" Best! Ben. PS: It's all about the Pentiums, by Weird Al. Definately the song for the Masser. PPS: note I have no idea how to standing-start an F1 F355 properly, having only driven one for about a block and WAY too long ago. I need my fix again, it's been too long!!! | ||
| Chris Coffing (Valence)
Junior Member Username: Valence Post Number: 173 Registered: 3-2003 |
These babies will take off at least 2 tenths from your 0-100 time...  ...as long as you don't use a stopwatch. | ||
| Ernesto (T88power)
Intermediate Member Username: T88power Post Number: 1761 Registered: 2-2001 |
James, if it is like that on the Maserati, then it is a very different setup from the 360F1 (at least a 2000 model). Ernesto | ||
| James Glickenhaus (Napolis)
Advanced Member Username: Napolis Post Number: 2684 Registered: 10-2002 |
Ernesto In the Maser I believe as long as the car is stopped with your foot on the brake the clutch is out. Reving to 5000 puts no strain on the clutch. When you take your foot off the brake the clutch engagues. In the Maser traction control is independant of sport mode. BTW I don't do this anyway but this is what I think is correct. Anyone? | ||
| Dave Burch (Merlyn)
Junior Member Username: Merlyn Post Number: 147 Registered: 8-2002 |
"When you reach redline in each gear, flick the upshift paddle without letting go of the throttle." Actually you will be faster if you shift at 7500 instead of redline. | ||
| Ernesto (T88power)
Intermediate Member Username: T88power Post Number: 1760 Registered: 2-2001 |
Best launch is achieved by flooring the gas pedal in sport mode with A/C off, where the computer will rev to about 5-6k RPM and dump the clutch. Then, you can regulate wheelspin by modulating the gas pedal. When you reach redline in each gear, flick the upshift paddle without letting go of the throttle. Do not hold the brake while pressing the gas pedal, as you would do for best launch in an automatic transmission. This will fry the clutch - #1 cause for F1 problems is people treating F1s like auto boxes. You cannot rev to 5,000RPM then pull the paddle. The brake pedal must be pressed for 1st gear to engage. Ernesto | ||
| DES (Sickspeed)
Senior Member Username: Sickspeed Post Number: 6772 Registered: 8-2002 |
Taek, although 50's music is somewhat enjoyable, i can't say i'm a frequent listener; however, on occasion, it's a refreshing alternative to some of the other things out there... However, should i ever find myself in the realm of Ferrari ownership, i'm sure i would have to do that once or twice, just for kicks... | ||
| Taek-Ho Kwon (Stickanddice)
Intermediate Member Username: Stickanddice Post Number: 2170 Registered: 11-2002 |
DES, I actually played that and many others when I got my Hummer. Must admit it was fun puttering along watching people give me looks of utter disgust and disbelief. Hehehe. It's one of those things that helps clear the mind, if you will. Normally play classical music or no music at all, but when I pulled up next to some people I'd blare 50 Cent and look over with a stupid grin on my face. Cheers | ||
| DES (Sickspeed)
Senior Member Username: Sickspeed Post Number: 6771 Registered: 8-2002 |
Oh, and bg pimpin' would only work in the GT40 or the Duesenberg... | ||
| DES (Sickspeed)
Senior Member Username: Sickspeed Post Number: 6770 Registered: 8-2002 |
Taek, i'm laughing at that, too... 50 cent would work, but Mr. G. has publicly disclosed a fancying for the aforementioned song... | ||
| Taek-Ho Kwon (Stickanddice)
Intermediate Member Username: Stickanddice Post Number: 2169 Registered: 11-2002 |
>>Dude You can do what ever you want to but if you want to enguage a gear you might want to follow my advice.<< Hahaha! Classic. Print it, wrap it, sell it! Hahaha! DES, I'm actually thinking 50 Cent's In Da Club, or JayZ's Big Pimpin'. Cheers | ||
| Bruce Wellington (Bws88tr)
Advanced Member Username: Bws88tr Post Number: 3081 Registered: 4-2002 |
GARY GREEN.............. | ||
| James Glickenhaus (Napolis)
Advanced Member Username: Napolis Post Number: 2683 Registered: 10-2002 |
Dude You can do what ever you want to but if you want to enguage a gear you might want to follow my advice. | ||
| ES (Esnake)
New member Username: Esnake Post Number: 11 Registered: 7-2003 |
Can i rev to 4-5k while at N, then pull the peddle? | ||
| DES (Sickspeed)
Senior Member Username: Sickspeed Post Number: 6769 Registered: 8-2002 |
Am i the only one who has no problem envisioning James doing this in his Maserati with a determined look on his face and speakers blaring 'Damn it's good to be a gangsta'...? | ||
| Dave Burch (Merlyn)
Junior Member Username: Merlyn Post Number: 146 Registered: 8-2002 |
As I read the workshop manual, it says that the clutch slippage is determined by the throttle position sensor, so the further the pedal is down, the less the clutch slips. It even goes on to say that in the case of overheating the clutch you should try to accelerate harder so as to lessen clutch slippage. All of which says just floor it and hang on. I don't know about holding it against the brake, as it is my understanding that when the brake is on the clutch is unengaged, or slipping, at least at low throttle openings. I know that early on I tried to back up a twisting driveway in the dark braking and gassing at the same time. The stench of burning clutch was overpowering. Never did that again. | ||
| James Glickenhaus (Napolis)
Advanced Member Username: Napolis Post Number: 2682 Registered: 10-2002 |
Put left foot on brake. Shift into 1. Rev to 5000. Lift left foot. Floor right foot. Don't lift. Pull right paddle at red line. | ||
| Paul Bianco (Paulie_b)
Member Username: Paulie_b Post Number: 923 Registered: 1-2003 |
not sure what the reason is. maybe someone can make a suggestion. | ||
| Paul Bianco (Paulie_b)
Member Username: Paulie_b Post Number: 922 Registered: 1-2003 |
I have read about this before. I don't think you want to just nail it to the floor. | ||
| ES (Esnake)
New member Username: Esnake Post Number: 10 Registered: 7-2003 |
Just floor the pedal? or.... |