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s.norman · 11-01-2008, 03:12 PM

just curious if the 6m ss is faster w/ L.C. on or off??
i remember w/ my 4th gen. that i think it was fastern w/ trac. control off...is this right? in a race is it better to dump the clutch at around 1500 rpm w/ L.C. switched off?

zebra · 11-01-2008, 03:16 PM

traction control & launch control are two different systems on this car. launch control will set the engine speed to the point of best power to take off with minimal wheel spin, so my guess is that you should turn TC off and LC on for the best times.

383ss · 11-02-2008, 09:28 AM

the car isn't even out yet, so we have no idea.

in general Traction Control is NEVER used in any 'racing' scenario.

rayhawk · 11-02-2008, 09:47 AM

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Originally Posted by s.norman

just curious if the 6m ss is faster w/ L.C. on or off??
i remember w/ my 4th gen. that i think it was fastern w/ trac. control off...is this right? in a race is it better to dump the clutch at around 1500 rpm w/ L.C. switched off?

How's this: It is best to launch at the highest rpm where you can keep from just smoking the tires. So every car is different. Some cars will practically stay in one place if you dump the clutch at 1500 rpm, and some will bog badly. Depends on horsepower, tires, car, track, and many more variables. There is a fine line to how to get the best launch. Nobody knows yet with this car but it seems like the launch control would make it easier to get a good launch but it will certainly have to limit power from the engine to do it. So with a lot of practice, I am sure the absolute best times will come with the launch control off, but I think it will be pretty consistent with it on.

LSxJunkie · 11-02-2008, 10:02 AM

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Originally Posted by rayhawk

How's this: It is best to launch at the highest rpm where you can keep from just smoking the tires. So every car is different. Some cars will practically stay in one place if you dump the clutch at 1500 rpm, and some will bog badly. Depends on horsepower, tires, car, track, and many more variables. There is a fine line to how to get the best launch. Nobody knows yet with this car but it seems like the launch control would make it easier to get a good launch but it will certainly have to limit power from the engine to do it. So with a lot of practice, I am sure the absolute best times will come with the launch control off, but I think it will be pretty consistent with it on.

+11111111!

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headpunter · 11-02-2008, 10:35 AM

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Originally Posted by LSxJunkie

+11111111!

I am not the only sane person here!

some of the sane people are just getting up.....

and yes Rayhawk is 100% correct

*DGthe3* · 11-02-2008, 01:30 PM

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Originally Posted by s.norman

just curious if the 6m ss is faster w/ L.C. on or off??
i remember w/ my 4th gen. that i think it was fastern w/ trac. control off...is this right? in a race is it better to dump the clutch at around 1500 rpm w/ L.C. switched off?

As I understand it, with launch control it you set the revs for the best launch. I think you can change it yourself to get the best results.

BowtieGuy · 11-02-2008, 01:40 PM

Anyone with experience driving stick can launch just as well as a computer. Better, once they get used to the car.

383ss · 11-02-2008, 02:57 PM

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Originally Posted by DGthe3

As I understand it, with launch control it you set the revs for the best launch. I think you can change it yourself to get the best results.

if that is ALL it is it will be a big help. basically the equivalent to a 2-step. if it has to do with cutting engine power when slipping is sensed, or something similar it will be probably be worthless.

*DGthe3* · 11-02-2008, 11:44 PM

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Originally Posted by 383ss

if that is ALL it is it will be a big help. basically the equivalent to a 2-step. if it has to do with cutting engine power when slipping is sensed, or something similar it will be probably be worthless.

That would be traction control, which can be fully disengaged. When TC is off, it is OFF and won't interfere with what you are doing. I think the automatic transmission is the same way, when its in manual mode YOU shift the gears, it won't jump in when you don't want it it.

11-01-2008, 03:12 PM	#1
s.norman Drives: not worth it Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: new jersey Posts: 126	6M faster w/ L.C on or off? just curious if the 6m ss is faster w/ L.C. on or off?? i remember w/ my 4th gen. that i think it was fastern w/ trac. control off...is this right? in a race is it better to dump the clutch at around 1500 rpm w/ L.C. switched off?

11-01-2008, 03:16 PM	#2
zebra just can't seem to leave Drives: your mom wild!! Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: cold & windy Posts: 10,625 View My Garage	traction control & launch control are two different systems on this car. launch control will set the engine speed to the point of best power to take off with minimal wheel spin, so my guess is that you should turn TC off and LC on for the best times. __________________ Eve ('00 FRC): hot-air intake Rowan ('09 H3): 5spd mom-mobile Penny ('99 Sierra): 5.3 / HD 5spd... gone but not forgotten Samson ('18 HD): compounded 408

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11-02-2008, 09:28 AM	#3
383ss Drives: 1985 IROC, 2011 Camaro Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Lemont, IL Posts: 284	the car isn't even out yet, so we have no idea. in general Traction Control is NEVER used in any 'racing' scenario.