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TheMadHatter99 · 08-02-2008, 08:08 PM

So I don't think we've reached any consensus yet...

With launch control do you floor the gas, dump the clutch, and then the computer forces the revs to their optimal amount? Or did I completely misunderstand?

MajorTom · 08-06-2008, 11:49 AM

The ones I've seen will hold the RPM at the optimal point, then when you release the clutch, the computer will hold the RPM at the right level to minimize wheel spin.

Not that difficult to understand. It's just the launch that it controls. Not the shifting or throttle. And if it works properly it'll be a pretty sweet system.

2KZ28_For_Now · 08-07-2008, 12:22 AM

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Originally Posted by TheMadHatter99

So I don't think we've reached any consensus yet...

With launch control do you floor the gas, dump the clutch, and then the computer forces the revs to their optimal amount? Or did I completely misunderstand?

I think your right. The asymetric half-shafts will reduce or eliminate wheel-hop, and the traction control should assure CONSISTENT, if not optimal launches, with computer-controlled throttle blips. The traction control should also reduce wheelspin, so your looking at some really good "hooks" -- over and over, AFAIK.

Thats good for racing.

theholycow · 08-07-2008, 08:46 AM

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Originally Posted by 2KZ28_For_Now

The traction control should also reduce wheelspin, so your looking at some really good "hooks" -- over and over, AFAIK.

Thats good for racing.

You'll need to turn traction control off for a good launch, and chances are that launch control won't even engage with traction control enabled. Traction control on every vehicle I've used it (including at least one GM) is too aggressive, slowing the engine too much to avoid any tire slippage at all, instead of just preventing smoky burnouts while allowing a little slippage.

It's my impression that most people turn off traction control for any kind of racing.

*Mr. Wyndham* · 08-07-2008, 09:13 AM

In the SS, can't to turn traction control to 'sport' mode? I would think it'd act as you described it should above...

Spencer · 12-23-2009, 02:11 AM

I know how to fully disable the stable track and traction control simply by holding the traction control button down for about 6 Sec

Mzodarg · 12-23-2009, 03:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Spencer

I know how to fully disable the stable track and traction control simply by holding the traction control button down for about 6 Sec

Don't ya know!

ThunderSS · 12-23-2009, 09:29 AM

here ya go.. for those that are still wondering how it works..
here is a vid of a 2010 vette with the traction control, with an explanation as to how it works..
http://www.egmcartech.com/2009/08/24...gh-res-photos/

08-02-2008, 08:08 PM	#29
TheMadHatter99 Kept the Faith Drives: '10 Camaro 2SS/RS CGM Join Date: May 2007 Location: Jacksonville, FL Posts: 721 View My Garage	So I don't think we've reached any consensus yet... With launch control do you floor the gas, dump the clutch, and then the computer forces the revs to their optimal amount? Or did I completely misunderstand? __________________

08-07-2008, 09:13 AM	#33
Mr. Wyndham I used to be Dragoneye... Drives: 2018 ZL1 1LE Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Buffalo, NY Posts: 31,876 View My Garage	In the SS, can't to turn traction control to 'sport' mode? I would think it'd act as you described it should above... __________________ *"Keep the faith."* - Fbodfather

12-23-2009, 09:29 AM	#36
ThunderSS Drives: 2010 CGM 2SS/RS Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: East of Houston Posts: 804 View My Garage	here ya go.. for those that are still wondering how it works.. here is a vid of a 2010 vette with the traction control, with an explanation as to how it works.. http://www.egmcartech.com/2009/08/24...gh-res-photos/ __________________ 2010 Camaro SS/RS HKE Forged 416 CID http://www.fquick.com/ThunderZ28 510 HP/485 Ft. Lbs

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08-06-2008, 11:49 AM	#30
MajorTom Drives: 2005 Pontiac GTO Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Saint Louis, MO Posts: 306	The ones I've seen will hold the RPM at the optimal point, then when you release the clutch, the computer will hold the RPM at the right level to minimize wheel spin. Not that difficult to understand. It's just the launch that it controls. Not the shifting or throttle. And if it works properly it'll be a pretty sweet system.

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Spencer Drives: Blue Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Hilmar Posts: 11 View My Garage	I know how to fully disable the stable track and traction control simply by holding the traction control button down for about 6 Sec