Clutch kicking

[OppoLock]

I've been driving my GT PP for nearly two months now, and I'm just amazed by how well it powers out of low speed corners. The rear just squats and puts the power down. Doesn't matter if it's a full throttle right turn after a stop at an intersection or a slow speed WOT second gear corner; it just keeps putting the power down without a fuss.

And for as much as I like that efficient stuff, I'm a bigger fan of getting the rear loose. It's proven to be way harder than I'm used to. So far I've only noticed two real sure fire ways outside of a full lock 1st gear U-turn.

First way to get the tail out is with your typical flick of the nose followed by hammering the throttle briefly. Kind of like a Scandinavian flick.

But the second and IMO more fun way of doing things is a good ol' clutch kick. Mid corner, I'll be in a lower gear, disengage the clutch, get on the throttle, then pop the clutch sending a spike of power to the rear wheels. It'll instantly get the rear going... It's a clutch kick in the end.

My question is, are clutch kicks bad for drivetrain or clutch wear? I figure it would do less potential harm than a hard launch that involves dumping the clutch from a dig. I do them maybe once every other day... when road settings permit I guess.

Any thoughts? I just wanna go sideways and stuff.

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[dabsevo]

Probably not very good for the clutch but domestics are built heavy duty. if those nissans can dump clutches for drifting I'm sure it's fine. or you can mod the suspension a little so the rear end is a little bit more happy

 

[OppoLock]

Probably not very good for the clutch but domestics are built heavy duty. if those nissans can dump clutches for drifting I'm sure it's fine. or you can mod the suspension a little so the rear end is a little bit more happy

I almost want tires with less overall grip... or I need more power.

 

[IndustryLeech]

I almost want tires with less overall grip... or I need more power.

Put Pirelli summers on and move to Alaska?

 

[A Polite Canadian]

Put Pirelli summers on and move to Alaska?

+1 Drag radials on your local ice rink:lol:

 

[Barrel]

Definitely will increase clutch wear but the drivetrain should otherwise be fine. Best way to get oversteer is more power and a generous application of the go pedal.

 

[P4RKER]

I've actually been able to break my GTPP loose pretty consistently by doing a shift to 2nd mid turn (around 5000rpm) and giving a little less than 1/4 throttle until I want to break loose and just mashing the throttle. Breaks the rear end loose and doesn't require a clutch kick. could be quality of roads helping me out though as well, SE MI roads are just pitiful and provide zero traction.

 

[Rob00GT]

You never mentioned if you had disengaged the traction control. Hard to slip a tire with the electronic nannies keeping watch.

 

[OppoLock]

Definitely will increase clutch wear but the drivetrain should otherwise be fine. Best way to get oversteer is more power and a generous application of the go pedal.

Power-on is my usual go to. Doesn't work in normal weather with this car unless you're well in the middle of a turn with a lot of weight off the rear. That's why I'm saying in so impressed with the car's ability to put down power going dead WOT out of a corner. That diff works wonders with the P Zeros.

You never mentioned if you had disengaged the traction control. Hard to slip a tire with the electronic nannies keeping watch.

Absolutely, TCS button off for 7 seconds until I get the sign that pops up.

 

[OppoLock]

I've actually been able to break my GTPP loose pretty consistently by doing a shift to 2nd mid turn (around 5000rpm) and giving a little less than 1/4 throttle until I want to break loose and just mashing the throttle. Breaks the rear end loose and doesn't require a clutch kick. could be quality of roads helping me out though as well, SE MI roads are just pitiful and provide zero traction.

Could be the temperatures too? It's nice and hot down here now and my roads are particularly well paved.

 

[tyshenry]

I have absolutely no problem getting my car sideways on command. Even with warmer temps. Yours come with the special edition race pirelli's?

 

[P4RKER]

Could be the temperatures too? It's nice and hot down here now and my roads are particularly well paved.

I took a trip down to Ohio over the weekend and it was in the mid 50s and still broke loose. Could be though I have not been able to drive this car over 60F. I can't wait to see how she performs in the 80s! I hope my traction increases because I prefer hard pulls over kicked out corners.

 

[fionic]

Could be the temperatures too? It's nice and hot down here now and my roads are particularly well paved.

turn t/c off?

 

[OppoLock]

I have absolutely no problem getting my car sideways on command. Even with warmer temps. Yours come with the special edition race pirelli's?

Very funny lol. Nothing's changed with my driving behavior and there's no secret formula when it comes to breaking the rears; stomp go pedal, feather throttle once it gets going. The car just hooks insanely well and won't power-on without and kind of weight balance manipulation.

I took a trip down to Ohio over the weekend and it was in the mid 50s and still broke loose. Could be though I have not been able to drive this car over 60F. I can't wait to see how she performs in the 80s! I hope my traction increases because I prefer hard pulls over kicked out corners.

Oh it definitely will. We had some cold temps not too long ago and my car was real skiddish on my morning commutes. You'll love the difference when it gets warmer.

turn t/c off?

Always off. I've tried putting it in track and sport mode followed by holding the TCS off button for 7+ secs until the "off" sign displays.

 

[fionic]

Always off. I've tried putting it in track and sport mode followed by holding the TCS off button for 7+ secs until the "off" sign displays.

And you couldn't make the rear kick out? I'm confused.

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