I think he's just talking about chirps between 1st-2nd. My Y1 gives a chirp if I redline 1st gear because my tyres are crapola. Never happened when I was running Kumho KU25's. Tyres make all the difference IMO (compound and thickness both). Similar situation with my B16A CRX. Used to spin 1st-2nd when I was running a standard motor + I/H/E on 185/60/14 RE001. Now I'm running full head build + I/H/E on 195/50/15 R1R and I get zero spin because the R1R grips like a mother.

OP might just be a superior driver to his friend without realising it LOL