You think launching the evo is hard on your car, try having an s2000 Of course in a year of owning it i've only done a proper clutch drop(7,500 rpm) on one occassion. I guess the point is, only do it when you absolutely need to. Racing on video, or going to the track to test ur numbers. I can't even see too many reasons I would do a maximum launch at the lights. You can easily get away with doing "aggressive feathers" and pull away from 99% of potential cars.

 

don't flame i'm still a turbo newb, but not new to cars

When launching at the strip can you just hold the engine speed steady at 5500 or do you have to rev it to keep the turbo spooled?

 

Either or.
I keep tapping the gas.
U can see it in my video clip.