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I like the 1st gear launch at ~1300-1500 rpms after taking up the slack in the driveline by pulling a few inches forward (this all stops the car from bogging off the line, eliminates most wheel spin right off the line, stops any axle hop and makes it easier to back peddle if the rears break loose). I shift into second at 5800-6000 (at my peak power band and just short of the rev limiter), I don't power shift into second to avoid wheel spin and take it to 6K. Third is a straight open palm shove up with a slight lift on the throttle and 4th is the same but straight pull back. It works well and stops me from wasting time. Second gear launches are tough on the driveline (clutch and rear axle) so I'd stay away from those, just feed the throttle a little off idle and you should be able to get a nice launch. Good luck, and try doing some launches in a large empty parking lot...that way if you do get out of control...no one or nothing gets damaged.