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Old 01-25-2009, 03:33 PM
 
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Default launching the MCS

hey everyone, still new to my MCS and still learning the car

i tried launching the car a few times but im having trouble...heres what ive tried

Launching on 3000rpm
car spins tooo much

Launching 2200 - 2500 rpm
car just bogs..and takes slowly to rev up

PS i have the standard 16" wheels with runflats

need a little help with the launching technique with the mcs please

also..where do u guys shift wen racing?? at redline? just before cut out? that would be at about 6900rpm??

thank you
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Old 01-25-2009, 05:05 PM
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Default RE: launching the MCS

We had this info in another tread ...
Are you talking strictly race launches or normal driving ???
What pressure you running in the tires ???
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Old 01-25-2009, 11:00 PM
 
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Default RE: launching the MCS

when racing.

whenever i tried searching, i get an error pop up, thats the first thing i do.

can u refer me to this thread?

also, ur views related to shifting wen racing?

thanks
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Old 01-26-2009, 09:11 AM
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Default RE: launching the MCS

It's obvious to shift before red line as the engine will cut out and stumble...
JCW makes a great shift light that is more like a bar graph ...
http://www.miniusa.com/#/learn/acces...terior_items-i Look at the gear shift indicator

The thread is your only other post
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Old 01-26-2009, 11:16 PM
 
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Default RE: launching the MCS

I'll tell you how to launch the cooper.. Gently Using your foot feed increase your RPM's ever so slightly and with a steady touch allow your clutch to engage. As soon as you are rolling let the clutch the rest of the way out as you apply more foot feed. Your cooper will love you for it.
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