RS2 turbocharger

[Jonas K.]

On 6/12/02 12:50 PM, Robert Deis <rdeis at io.com> wrote:

> On Wed, 12 Jun 2002, Jonas K. wrote:
>
>> Awesome. The solution is simple to
>> the daily driver situation. Don't upshift into lower than 3000 RPM.
>
> Sounds simple enough- but what about first gear?  My 5kTQw is dreadfully
> slow off the line. Particularly so when loaded with kids, AC on, and
> (gasp) towing the 200 lb catamaran.

> What do you do there?

Umm, use the clutch. Rev it to 3000 and let the clutch out from there,
keeping the revs above 3000. Once you get good, it'll happen quick, and you
won't hurt the clutch much at all. Regardless, it will accelerate wear on
the clutch.

HTH,
Jonas