Im fairly new at driving a manual tranny. last night I revd to about 4000 rpm and pretty much just released the clutch. I clank noise (like something metal dropping or hitting) occured? I drove around a bit more and all seems fine. Could I have damaged something? What is the BEST way to get a quick launch off safely (without breaking stuff)?

help a newbie out.


Thanks

I should have mentioned.........it's a '97 Eclipse GSX

I've found that launching works best with a quick slip (not dump) of the clutch at 5000-5500 RPM. If you want to be safer, slip a little slower, but slipping for too long will burn the clutch.

The clunk may have been the driveshaft hitting the floor due to a worn carrier bearing.

Check the u-joints. You may have a worn or seized one (or two or three).

Ouch.. Thats all I can say.
THat "klunk" you heard was probably your engine mounts going to there limit... At 4000RPM and just dumping your clutch, I feel there pain from here in Nova Scotia. ANd any and all other drive line catching up.
If you have not heard it since, then I would not be to worried about it. Just learn how to do it correctly before you attempt it again.. Trust me, 2G AWD trannys are not easy to find.