Okay, very interesting so far.

I wonder then, regarding respect for the clutch and pressure plate, what is the proper way to accelerate fast?

We all know that from a standstill at a neighborhood stop sign you really should not allow any appreciable clutch slippage (yeah yeah, there has to be _some_ slippage...).

IOW, you get that clutch fully engaged and then you give the car gas. If you do this fast you can really go fast fast. If you're a chick you over rev the engine and let the clutch act as a brake shoe and heat up; thus accererating its wear.

Now when you're drag racing (just for fun) how are you supposed to get the best times WITHOUT major clutch slippage?

IOW, shouldn't the best acceleration times advertised for the car be those where the clutch slippage is as minimal and recommended as that used in a residenatal stop sign?

Seems like a joke then, 0-60 in 4.5 seconds without breaking the tire grip BUT extreme wear to the clutch.

Would be nice if clutches could be replaced as easily as brake pads and rotors.