my AWD is A/T. I launch it the same as my other car. Oh wait, I haven't had a chance to beat on it yet. -Tony 98'GST (soon to be neglected)92'TSI AWD (soon to be modded) eclipzgst@charter.nethttp://eclipzgst.webhop.nethttp://www.newengdsm.org/turboclipz on AIM