How to launch 986

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Originally Posted by Borin

Is there a preferred way to launch the 986 MT?

Rev to 4,500rpm, drop the clutch, and peg the throttle on the floor!

This is the technique that I used to take the lead in a standing start race. Be ready to counter steer a little if the rear end squirms and be ready to shift to second when the rear tires hook up or you'll hit the rev limiter and lose momentum.

Its hard on the clutch, flywheel, and everything else, but its quick! (and a lot of fun). And yes, this might be considered somewhat abusive but that's racing.

This is how Brad Roberts described the start on Facebook;
This was so friggin COOL!! First time I've had a SPB involved with a standing start! I told the customer to launch the car around 3500rpm, that the tires would still be warm! He opted for 4500 and left a 50ft long black mark lol I'll post his in car video shortly, you see the car fish tailing slightly at launch...