Hey Guys,
I just bought an s2k and now thats its getting toward summer (no snow!) I've been doing some basic mods (plugs, intake, exhaust). (Prior to this I had a modified 97 Accord VTEC that I drag raced often as well as a 07 350Z.)
I took the car out to an empty stretch and tried launching it for the first time and it did not go well at all. I launched at about 5700 to 6000 rpm and the clutch appeared to slip (clutch did not grab even after it was let all the way out and car went immediately to redline as I let on the gas further). After I let of the gas the clutch finally grabbed after a second or two past redline. The car smelled of clutch for the next hour. I tried it a second time at 5,000 with a similar result although not as bad as I was more hesitant (more burt clutch however). The car doesnt seem to have any problems out of first gear -- but first gear counts. To me, this felt like MASSIVE clutch slip, but I cant Immagine I would need a new clutch after 5,000 miles.
Any ideas on what this might be? Did honda install too tame of a clutch on this car?
If this is common, any tips on getting the launch right without burning up my clutch would be great.