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jordan 572 · 10-31-2008, 04:16 PM

i guess on the manuel it has launch mode where it revs to 4000 rpm that means u wont be able to rip burnouts and does the traction control stop u from burning out even when it is turned off i just want to know if i can rip big burnouts

headpunter · 10-31-2008, 04:22 PM

you have to engage the launch mode it is not active all the time.

theholycow · 10-31-2008, 04:29 PM

In addition to what headpunter said, you can disable traction control. I don't see why traction control would stop you from wasting rubber if it was off.

Primus · 10-31-2008, 04:40 PM

At the prices of 20" tires, I doubt I will be burning much rubber.

srtclg1007 · 10-31-2008, 06:08 PM

Ive read all the threads on this, and can technically explain it, but Im still wondering what the benefit of it actually is. Ive driven manuals all my life. so this limits the REVs to what ever i set it to, so it will keep me from spinning the wheels at launch, thus a quicker take off??????? Is that even CLOSE? I need some racing tips from some of you guys that have experience. Like when the best time to shift is when racing and all that good stuff.

rayhawk · 10-31-2008, 06:50 PM

I don't really think it holds your RPM steady, that does'nt seem like a big benefit. It makes more sense that it would control the throttle during launch to prevent excessive wheelspin, but hopefully without closing the throttle too much. I think it will help you find that sweet spot of keeping the rpm up and maintaining maximum acceleration. Otherwise it would just be like standard power killing traction control.

DurKNesS · 10-31-2008, 07:02 PM

I hope it holds the rpms.....I'm planning on bracket racing this car at the dragstrip. Help with the consistent et's.

10-31-2008, 04:16 PM	#1
jordan 572 Drives: none Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: MN Posts: 1,720 View My Garage	launch mode i guess on the manuel it has launch mode where it revs to 4000 rpm that means u wont be able to rip burnouts and does the traction control stop u from burning out even when it is turned off i just want to know if i can rip big burnouts

10-31-2008, 04:22 PM	#2
headpunter Not That sad..considering Drives: Man Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: the part of washington the capital forgot about. Posts: 3,745 View My Garage	you have to engage the launch mode it is not active all the time. __________________ Stop Whinging

10-31-2008, 04:40 PM	#4
Primus 2G1FF1EV0A9113319 Drives: 2010 1LT/RS 6MT Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: St. Louis, MO Posts: 1,139 View My Garage	At the prices of 20" tires, I doubt I will be burning much rubber. __________________ 2010 Camaro 1LT/RS M6 Black 1100: 10/13/2008 2000: 4/02/2009 3000: 4/08/2009 3300: 5/14/2009 3400: 5/21/2009 3800: 5/28/2009 VIN: 2G1FF1EV0A9113319 4000: 5/28/2009 4150: 5/28/2009 4B00: 5/28/2009 Delivered: 6/10/2009

10-31-2008, 06:08 PM	#5
srtclg1007 Drives: 08 C6 NPP, MZ6 436hp Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Van Buren Posts: 134	Ive read all the threads on this, and can technically explain it, but Im still wondering what the benefit of it actually is. Ive driven manuals all my life. so this limits the REVs to what ever i set it to, so it will keep me from spinning the wheels at launch, thus a quicker take off??????? Is that even CLOSE? I need some racing tips from some of you guys that have experience. Like when the best time to shift is when racing and all that good stuff. __________________ Ordered 10/13 1SS Cyber Grey Metallic White Rally Stripes Manual Trans. Boston Acoustics + Insert Grille +Fuel Door +4 pack gauges (if available)

10-31-2008, 06:50 PM	#6
rayhawk Drives: Cadillac CTS-V Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Miami Posts: 1,065 View My Garage	I don't really think it holds your RPM steady, that does'nt seem like a big benefit. It makes more sense that it would control the throttle during launch to prevent excessive wheelspin, but hopefully without closing the throttle too much. I think it will help you find that sweet spot of keeping the rpm up and maintaining maximum acceleration. Otherwise it would just be like standard power killing traction control. __________________

10-31-2008, 07:02 PM	#7
DurKNesS Drives: Toaster Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Joplin, MO Posts: 25	I hope it holds the rpms.....I'm planning on bracket racing this car at the dragstrip. Help with the consistent et's.

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