How to LAUNCH your 5 Speed WRX 

Step 1: Rev to 5k Step 2: Release clutch Step 3: Order new transmission

Got 240,000 miles on my 5 speed impreza. Launched it and got the whole car to slide sideways. 5 speeds are not that bad. Just drive it and have fun. 5 speed is also geared so nice for off roading when the roads get shut down for ice storms.

2006 WRX w/ 18G @20 Psi (about 320 lb/ft at the wheels). Been like that since 2010. Stock type HD clutch and mixed sythetic 75w90 with Redline lightweight shockproof gear oil. Launch control set below 2,500 RPMs. Still plenty faster than stock to 60 mph and the clutch slips before gears can break. Been through three clutches, one shortblock, and zero transmissions😉. Flat Four's advice about taking up drivetrain slack is right. Roll onto the throttle instead of stabbing it. When on the go try not to floor it until RPMs are above 3,500, especially in 4th or 5th gears. Also keep stock width tires since extra grip equals extra stress on drivetrain components. *Plus moderate sized wheels and tires are faster on low to medium power cars.

Thank you I don't think people understand if your gentle you can launch subies it's when you straight dump the clutch you'll have dramas 😂

It's nice seeing a wrx with over 260k miles! Glad to see you kept up with maintenance!

You launch it close enough to a flatbed so that therea enough momentum to push on without having to physically push it on.

With preload and some decent footwork, you can get quite a few launches out of a 5 speed. 3 years of 400whp and hard launches at autocross events on mine and a non aggressive clutch. Too much clamping force can cause excess movement of the actual case (more so than it does normally). My 4.44 Forester XT trans is the most fun gearbox I've used personally, even while having a 2012 STI with a 6 speed. Both are great.

This helped me launch my EVO

Simple; don’t lol

Step one: hit vape Step two: call tow truck

So never dump the clutch, just rev it to 4-5k then slowly release the clutch until the car starts to roll slowly then you know your trans and drivetrain are safe yeah?

Preload preload preload, good vid bud.

Any tranny problems? How many launches have you done? I launch my impreza 2.0 this way and no problems at this time.

Oh god here we go..

Ignition.launch..aaaand houston we are off the road, sending the subaru module into the orbit for experimental exploration of clutching and purchase of new car..

This honestly helps!

hey good video man!

That is smooth 👌

What if no launch control?

How much power are you makin

Slip the clutch or just get wheel spin if you grip on a hard launch you’ll break shit

I'm just trying to find one

My 205k 5 spd said no

Bud , that was horrible 😂😂

Will this work on NA?

Build your trans then launch

what rear diffuser is that black piece

I don’t launch my car but my wrx got 176xxx and no check engine just keep up with the maintenance and this car will last you many miles

LOL how to launch your wrx according to a 15 year old