ive started in 2nd or 3rd and gotten going w/o using the gas . it takes a lot of practice, but since i have 4.10s,it makes it very easy. i dont know if i could do this this stock 3.27 gearing, but my 4.10s are just fun. i actually learned to drive a standard this way. my dad told me to get the car going w/o any gas. it teaches good clutch control. just IMO