Couple of my launches on video - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

steeleshark2 · 01-03-2010, 05:14 PM

Without launch control:

With launch control:

I have done better, but the best timed video is 4.5sec which was measured by the Predator recording vehicle speed on the computer! My setup is in my signature. Lew really dialed in this tune!!

TooCool5 · 01-03-2010, 05:21 PM

Launch control was way faster, or you kept your foot in it longer.

steeleshark2 · 01-03-2010, 05:26 PM

I am still trying to fine tune my manual launch!! Launch control is hit or miss. Sometimes, I will spin and not hook for at least 2 seconds and others, it will run like that video. Still both I thought were good but I know I can get better.

Scooter · 01-03-2010, 05:42 PM

AWESOME!!! GREAT VIDS!!!!

Blownhotrodder · 01-03-2010, 05:45 PM

Are you getting any wheelhop?

TommyTSquared · 01-03-2010, 05:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Blownhotrodder

Are you getting any wheelhop?

Sounded like a little in the second video.

steeleshark2 · 01-03-2010, 06:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Blownhotrodder

Are you getting any wheelhop?

I get a little with launch control. Manual launches I have had no issues. Just trying to get these tires to grip in 45 degrees is hard.

drtwo · 01-03-2010, 06:23 PM

I agree, every time I use launch control (slam'r to the floor and pop the clutch) I get wheel hop and takes longer to hook up. I'm not sure it really does anything outside of limiting the RPM to 4200 at the start. I still leave a long burnout.

When I don't use Launch Control I limit the wheel spin better because I don't just pop the clutch (like your supposed to be able to do in Launch Control).

Unless someone out there can train me/us on what I should do better, I think Launch Control is a crock!

Also, anyone ever driven their manual 6 on snow? Does 'traction control' do absolutely anything? If I didn't take off the gas myself, it would only spin and spin and spin. Am I missing something here too? I think I'm an idiot.

steeleshark2 · 01-03-2010, 06:41 PM

Well, I did not think 4.5sec was bad in a LS3 with the addons I got. My absolute best was 4.2 seconds but have only seen it once and all the stars were aligned the right way.

scomaro22 · 01-04-2010, 01:42 PM

Looks and sounds good to me !!!!

khislop007 · 01-04-2010, 09:32 PM

I want to try the launch control so bad but I'm afraid of snapping my output shaft. I know I have a high VIN# 39691 and they should have fixed by then I think.

Waco · 01-04-2010, 09:33 PM

Well now's the time to do it, while it's covered by the warranty!

steeleshark2 · 01-04-2010, 09:37 PM

Yeah, go ahead because you wanna find a weak point as soon as possible if it is there. If you have a high vin you will be fine.

Jeanius · 01-04-2010, 10:15 PM

Are you also turning off Stabilitrak on your manual launches?

01-03-2010, 05:14 PM	#1
steeleshark2 Drives: 2010 Transformer 1SS Camaro Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Kingsland, Ga Posts: 2,553 View My Garage	Couple of my launches on video Without launch control: With launch control: I have done better, but the best timed video is 4.5sec which was measured by the Predator recording vehicle speed on the computer! My setup is in my signature. Lew really dialed in this tune!! __________________ Build page:http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showth...77#post3083477

01-03-2010, 05:21 PM	#2
TooCool5 Drives: 2010 Camaro 1LS 3.6 LLT V6 325 HP Join Date: May 2009 Location: LS Posts: 4,242 View My Garage	Launch control was way faster, or you kept your foot in it longer. __________________ 2010 Camaro Auto, Inferno Orange, Titanium Interior, Gearhead Wheels AIRAID CAI

01-03-2010, 05:26 PM	#3
steeleshark2 Drives: 2010 Transformer 1SS Camaro Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Kingsland, Ga Posts: 2,553 View My Garage	I am still trying to fine tune my manual launch!! Launch control is hit or miss. Sometimes, I will spin and not hook for at least 2 seconds and others, it will run like that video. Still both I thought were good but I know I can get better. __________________ Build page:http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showth...77#post3083477

01-03-2010, 06:23 PM	#8
drtwo Drives: 2SS RS Yellow, Raptor, Vrod Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: South Dakota Posts: 599 View My Garage	I agree, every time I use launch control (slam'r to the floor and pop the clutch) I get wheel hop and takes longer to hook up. I'm not sure it really does anything outside of limiting the RPM to 4200 at the start. I still leave a long burnout. When I don't use Launch Control I limit the wheel spin better because I don't just pop the clutch (like your supposed to be able to do in Launch Control). Unless someone out there can train me/us on what I should do better, I think Launch Control is a crock! Also, anyone ever driven their manual 6 on snow? Does 'traction control' do absolutely anything? If I didn't take off the gas myself, it would only spin and spin and spin. Am I missing something here too? I think I'm an idiot. __________________ 2SS RS Rally Yellow, LS3, M6, sunroof, extra on the fast!

01-03-2010, 06:41 PM	#9
steeleshark2 Drives: 2010 Transformer 1SS Camaro Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Kingsland, Ga Posts: 2,553 View My Garage	Well, I did not think 4.5sec was bad in a LS3 with the addons I got. My absolute best was 4.2 seconds but have only seen it once and all the stars were aligned the right way. __________________ Build page:http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showth...77#post3083477 Last edited by steeleshark2; 01-04-2010 at 09:37 PM.

01-03-2010, 05:42 PM	#4
Scooter Drives: 2010 Camaro Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Charlotte,NC Posts: 465	AWESOME!!! GREAT VIDS!!!!

01-03-2010, 05:45 PM	#5
Blownhotrodder Drives: 2018 ZL1 1LE Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Clarkesville , GEORGIA Posts: 1,859	Are you getting any wheelhop?

01-04-2010, 01:42 PM	#10
scomaro22 Drives: 2010 VR 2SS! ,'09 Genesis Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: D-town, PA Posts: 256 View My Garage	Looks and sounds good to me !!!! __________________ 2010 Victory Red 2SS 20" Polished Wheels Delivered 8/3/09 !!!!!!!!

01-04-2010, 09:32 PM	#11
khislop007 ZEUSS Drives: Hard! Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Cayman Islands Posts: 2,567 View My Garage	I want to try the launch control so bad but I'm afraid of snapping my output shaft. I know I have a high VIN# 39691 and they should have fixed by then I think. __________________

01-04-2010, 09:33 PM	#12
Waco Layla Drives: '10 2SS/RS, LS3, CGM/IO Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Newport, RI Posts: 345	Well now's the time to do it, while it's covered by the warranty!

01-04-2010, 09:37 PM	#13
steeleshark2 Drives: 2010 Transformer 1SS Camaro Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Kingsland, Ga Posts: 2,553 View My Garage	Yeah, go ahead because you wanna find a weak point as soon as possible if it is there. If you have a high vin you will be fine. __________________ Build page:http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showth...77#post3083477

01-04-2010, 10:15 PM	#14
Jeanius Drives: Blk/Blk 2018 Sierra SLT Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Golden State Posts: 2,925	Are you also turning off Stabilitrak on your manual launches?