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BabyHauler · 01-31-2010, 06:58 AM

I tried lanch control for the 1st time today, here is what I did.

Was rolling @ about 20mph then quickly came to a complete stop.

Within a sec or two I Pressed TC button twice. The DIC said stabilicontrol off/competition mode or something like that.

My front wheels were facing straight forward. (I think if they are turned LC wont work)

Then I pressed in the clutch and pressed the gas to the floor and my engine revved to like 6k before I let the gas off. I was ready for the rev limiter to kick in at around 3.5k.

So did I do something wrong or do I have an issue with my launch control?

Bryan · 01-31-2010, 07:04 AM

Make sure you push the gas down quickly or it won't work. Happened to me too

BabyHauler · 01-31-2010, 07:08 AM

I did kind of "slow roll" the gas, mostly becasue I was nervous it wouldnt work.

Angrybird 12 · 01-31-2010, 07:09 AM

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Originally Posted by BabyHauler

I tried launch control for the 1st time today, here is what I did.

Was rolling @ about 20mph then quickly came to a complete stop.

Within a sec or two I Pressed TC button twice. The DIC said stabilicontrol off/competition mode or something like that.

My front wheels were facing straight forward. (I think if they are turned LC wont work)

Then I pressed in the clutch and pressed the gas to the floor and my engine revved to like 6k before I let the gas off. I was ready for the rev limiter to kick in at around 3.5k.

So did I do something wrong or do I have an issue with my launch control?

Did the DIC readout "Competition mode" when you pressed the TC button twice quickly?

Also did you press the Accelerator Quickly to the floor? If you eased it to the floor it would not engage the Launch control.. If you did that and got the Competition mode message in the DIC You did everything else correctly..

Angrybird 12 · 01-31-2010, 07:10 AM

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Originally Posted by BabyHauler

I did kind of "slow roll" the gas, mostly becasue I was nervous it wouldnt work.

Ok that was your problem.... try it again...

BalogUK · 01-31-2010, 07:13 AM

complete stop | press buttons | clutch engaged | gas to floor-- it will go to about 6k then immediately drop down to around 4.1-4.3 and hold | dump it and hold on!

AdnanHfuda · 01-31-2010, 07:15 AM

camaro has launch control? :O or is it just the SS?

BabyHauler · 01-31-2010, 07:15 AM

Ok thanks guys I will do that next time. Hell yea

BabyHauler · 01-31-2010, 07:16 AM

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Originally Posted by AdnanHfuda

camaro has launch control? :O or is it just the SS?

Just the SS 6M

flyby · 01-31-2010, 07:19 AM

Everything you did except the slow roll was correct. come to a complete stop, t/c twice, clutch in, 1st gear, guick stab on the gas and let the clutch out fast.

AdnanHfuda · 01-31-2010, 07:20 AM

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Originally Posted by BabyHauler

Just the SS 6M

didnt know that, thanks

tlc9193 · 01-31-2010, 08:36 AM

you must make sure that the display Sport/Competition Mode comes on the screen and goes away before it is actively on. Only takes a few seconds but if you dont wait for the screen to clear it will not activate.

kauffjd3 · 01-31-2010, 08:56 AM

launch control? learning something new everyday. does my car (2ss/m6) have any other hidden talents?

Russell James · 01-31-2010, 09:04 AM

I wouldn't do it, and won't be on my SS.

There are so many variables with traction, it's a good way to tear up something in the drivetrain. I've seen posts about blowing the driveshaft, smoking the clutch, wheel hopping the rear end (also very destructive)...

Ripping the driveshaft out isn't worth it to me to see how some gizmo programming works.

Class1E · 01-31-2010, 10:08 AM

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Originally Posted by kauffjd3

launch control? learning something new everyday. does my car (2ss/m6) have any other hidden talents?

Ever seen the Transformers movies?

Vinz68 · 01-31-2010, 11:05 AM

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Originally Posted by kauffjd3

launch control? learning something new everyday. does my car (2ss/m6) have any other hidden talents?

It took me 2 months to realize it had a telescopic steering wheel!!LOL

Angrybird 12 · 01-31-2010, 11:09 AM

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Originally Posted by kauffjd3

launch control? learning something new everyday. does my car (2ss/m6) have any other hidden talents?

Simple to find out.. Just read your owner's manual...

2010rod · 01-31-2010, 11:17 AM

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Originally Posted by AdnanHfuda

didnt know that, thanks

A6 SS also has L/C!

Tomato · 01-31-2010, 11:47 AM

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Originally Posted by 2010rod

A6 SS also has L/C!

That wold be news to a lot of us. Please explain.

v6sonoma · 01-31-2010, 12:10 PM

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Originally Posted by 2010rod

A6 SS also has L/C!

Yeah it's called floor it and hold on tight.

JR-Vette · 01-31-2010, 01:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Russell James

I wouldn't do it, and won't be on my SS.

There are so many variables with traction, it's a good way to tear up something in the drivetrain. I've seen posts about blowing the driveshaft, smoking the clutch, wheel hopping the rear end (also very destructive)...

Ripping the driveshaft out isn't worth it to me to see how some gizmo programming works.

GM warranty includes LC. Not like the junk of the ricer GT-R which voided LC warranty damage.

If it hold ups with 640 HP ZR1 Corvette it surely hold up with Camaro

Here is hard data of me testing the LC on a 2010 LS9 ZR1

http://www.teamzr1.com/ubbthreads/ub...=3197#Post3197

Issues early on with drivetrain had nothing to do with LC but with a bad lot of parts from supplier.

bobmac427 · 01-31-2010, 02:55 PM

Great to see you here JR.
Your insight on this stuff is second to none. Hope the guys here appreciate all your knowledge.
Bob B.

Quote:

Originally Posted by JR-Vette

GM warranty includes LC. Not like the junk of the ricer GT-R which voided LC warranty damage.

If it hold ups with 640 HP ZR1 Corvette it surely hold up with Camaro

Here is hard data of me testing the LC on a 2010 LS9 ZR1

http://www.teamzr1.com/ubbthreads/ub...=3197#Post3197

Issues early on with drivetrain had nothing to do with LC but with a bad lot of parts from supplier.

JR-Vette · 02-01-2010, 12:57 PM

Hi Bob,
you get a Z28 ?
Hope you also kept the Z06 !

01-31-2010, 06:58 AM	#1
BabyHauler Drives: CGM 2SS/RS 6M Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Fremont CA Posts: 162	Launch Control Issue? I tried lanch control for the 1st time today, here is what I did. Was rolling @ about 20mph then quickly came to a complete stop. Within a sec or two I Pressed TC button twice. The DIC said stabilicontrol off/competition mode or something like that. My front wheels were facing straight forward. (I think if they are turned LC wont work) Then I pressed in the clutch and pressed the gas to the floor and my engine revved to like 6k before I let the gas off. I was ready for the rev limiter to kick in at around 3.5k. So did I do something wrong or do I have an issue with my launch control? __________________ Z06+Baby= 2010 2SS/RS 6M

01-31-2010, 07:08 AM	#3
BabyHauler Drives: CGM 2SS/RS 6M Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Fremont CA Posts: 162	I did kind of "slow roll" the gas, mostly becasue I was nervous it wouldnt work. __________________ Z06+Baby= 2010 2SS/RS 6M

01-31-2010, 07:13 AM	#6
BalogUK THE architect. Drives: 2SS/RS M6 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Suwanee, GA/Seeley Lake, MT Posts: 643 View My Garage	complete stop \| press buttons \| clutch engaged \| gas to floor-- it will go to about 6k then immediately drop down to around 4.1-4.3 and hold \| dump it and hold on! __________________ #34122 EMPTIED, AT YARD ON 8/26/09; Delivered 9/07/09 MODS: Borla ATAK Cat-Back GFX (#140378), 35% Ceramic all-around, CAI, Inc. Intake w/ Scoop, Hurst Short Throw

01-31-2010, 07:15 AM	#8
BabyHauler Drives: CGM 2SS/RS 6M Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Fremont CA Posts: 162	Ok thanks guys I will do that next time. Hell yea __________________ Z06+Baby= 2010 2SS/RS 6M

01-31-2010, 08:56 AM	#13
kauffjd3 Drives: 2SS/RS RJT Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Pasadena, MD Posts: 213 View My Garage	launch control? learning something new everyday. does my car (2ss/m6) have any other hidden talents? __________________ 2SS/RS lS3 RJT, 3in SLP Catback

01-31-2010, 07:04 AM	#2
Bryan Drives: SIM 2SS/RS M6 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 279	Make sure you push the gas down quickly or it won't work. Happened to me too

01-31-2010, 07:15 AM	#7
AdnanHfuda Drives: none :( Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Calgary Posts: 2,128	camaro has launch control? :O or is it just the SS?

01-31-2010, 07:19 AM	#10
flyby Drives: 2010 Silver SS Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Glen Gardner, NJ Posts: 1,300 View My Garage	Everything you did except the slow roll was correct. come to a complete stop, t/c twice, clutch in, 1st gear, guick stab on the gas and let the clutch out fast.

01-31-2010, 08:36 AM	#12
tlc9193 Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Lafayette, LA Posts: 322 View My Garage	you must make sure that the display Sport/Competition Mode comes on the screen and goes away before it is actively on. Only takes a few seconds but if you dont wait for the screen to clear it will not activate.

01-31-2010, 09:04 AM	#14
Russell James Drives: '12 SS/RS LS3 IBM Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: SE Michigan Posts: 3,316	I wouldn't do it, and won't be on my SS. There are so many variables with traction, it's a good way to tear up something in the drivetrain. I've seen posts about blowing the driveshaft, smoking the clutch, wheel hopping the rear end (also very destructive)... Ripping the driveshaft out isn't worth it to me to see how some gizmo programming works.

02-01-2010, 12:57 PM	#23
JR-Vette Drives: 1999 500 HP Corvette Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: West Coast Posts: 165	Hi Bob, you get a Z28 ? Hope you also kept the Z06 !

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