Semi-slipping

[S2_Dave]

A couple of years ago Doug mentioned "semi-slipping" the clutch, putting less strain on the drivetrain. I've tried a search on here and google, but not found much. I'm looking for a bit more detail (ideal rpm, throttle position after lifting the clutch, etc), as I want to look after my rebuilt ARV 'box. I'm guessing that semi-slipping the clutch will wear it faster, but as it's an uprated SPEC (3+???) I reckon it will stand up to it (and I don't plan on doing standing starts from every set of lights). If I can get 3-4 years before they both let go at a similar time I will be happy. I've read that Tom (audiman) managed to cope for two years on an ARV 'box with 450+bhp, but that car doesn't seem to be coping so well with 550+bhp (although another car is coping with 610bhp). Does anyone know what torque it was (when running 450+bhp) and what his driving style was like? Anyone care to shed some light on "semi-slipping" please, or is it a case of trial and error?

[Azman]

I have a spec clutch in mine and find it hard to semi slip actually, the bleeding thing just grips and if it doesn't get a good one it seems to bounce off the plate giving th kangaroo a new lease of life. I hva ehad to up the revs a bit on start off to prevent this from happening but the swine still just grips like a ho on crack. I am only running appox (fingers crossed more like) 290bhp with an unknown torque figure. Hopefully akin to mr casey's.