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Scourage · 06-14-2009, 10:49 PM

Gave it another try tonight, only difference is I didn't slowly push the accelerator to the floor. RPM stopped just above 4K.

djsnoflake · 06-15-2009, 02:16 AM

Yep me too, tried yesterday. Problem was I was too much of a wussy before about pushing the go pedal down fast.

Evil_SS · 06-15-2009, 01:28 PM

How does this work for the auto ss? is there launch control or what.

Gentry78 · 06-15-2009, 01:34 PM

yeah you gotta have the gas floored before you dump the clutch

Gentry78 · 06-15-2009, 01:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Evil_SS

How does this work for the auto ss? is there launch control or what.

you don't have it, you just change to competition mode with the button in front of the shifter

Evil_SS · 06-15-2009, 02:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gentry78

you don't have it, you just change to competition mode with the button in front of the shifter

Ok, cool thanks

matt787 · 06-15-2009, 04:02 PM

anybody have suggestions how to properly launch the V6 manual? (drop clutch or slip it a little and what RPM for fastest off line? Thanks!!

rcphotography · 06-19-2009, 09:19 AM

I see I'm not the only one having problems with launching. I have tried with it in all three modes (press once, press twice and then with trac ctrl on) and it's a slow start each time or it bogs down. Yes I am used to a stick although yes this car is different. When I tried Comp Mode yesterday- it did NOT feel right so I backed off (rev'd up high and felt like it took the pedals!)....didn't like it at all! To see so many of us are having issues, tells me that there needs to be someone on here that can show a vid of a good launch or explain it really well. At this point, any car leaves before me from a light/stop sign....and until now, I've always been the first to leave.

It really shouldn't be complicated.

badkarma · 06-19-2009, 10:32 AM

Well the rev limiter should keep it from going boom if it doesn't keep it at 4k

Can't wait to get this thing.

stovt001 · 06-19-2009, 01:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tom692010

what the hell happened to pushin in the clutch flooring it and popping the sob. Too easy I guess. I read your post I still don't get what your talking about. I'll just have to experiment!

Simply flooring it and popping the clutch at redline will not only really wear out your car, but you'll get more wheelspin than traction and your launch will not be very good. The trick is to get the right balance between "bogging" and "boiling". However, most reviews got better launches not using launch control, but finding their own perfect RPM (well before redline though!)

matt787 · 06-22-2009, 12:55 PM

The V6 does not have launch control/Comp mode, correct? So basically just need to find the right RPM and go?

Legend · 06-22-2009, 01:29 PM

What was the time differences from using launch control and them not using it...the magazines and stuff?

I never thought to use it the other night but should have as I couldn't get out for anything! 2.4 60' was the best I could muster!

I may have to try this tonight when I get home...see how it works!

NUCAR · 06-22-2009, 02:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kga10734

I have looked around a little and I have not come across the info yet and may be I missed it but...

does the V6 with standard come with launch control like the V8 does? Probably not.

Some V-6 cars have allegedly been released with the software active

Bowtie Guy Z28 · 06-22-2009, 05:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 2010 SS RS

I got it to work pretty much every time now.

Tap the button twice as every one has said. On the dic it will say Competitive Mode on the lights within the Tack the car with the sqiggles skid marks lights up. Then pop the gas pedal to the floor. Dont just ease it down and dont slow up on your decent...pop it down and hold it. Guess Gm figures you have to have balls if your going to try to race your car and this is their ultimate ball check.....lol Then you will see that the rpms stop around 4000. mine actually stopped at about 4200 or so to be accurate. Then once again dont try to baby the clutch. Drop it and hold the gas to the floor You have about 3 seconds to get ready to lift to shift then pop it back to the floor. I played with this for about ten launches on a friends training track. Perfect concrete with lights and a 60 ft timer. I would not try this on the street cause you will lose most of your rubber. I am a rookie driver and I will be the first to admit it. I will use launch control until my personal foot controlled launch times are consistantly better than what the computer is giving me. Ok so that was it for me in a nutshell. In summary, You have to have balls to activate launch control. If you dont the car is set up to self destruct making the world a safer place....

I'll have to try this in a week or too. I tried doing it twice and was a wus about it so that's probably why it didn't work

06-19-2009, 09:19 AM	#64
rcphotography Photographer Chick Drives: '10 SS IOM- SOUL SHAKER Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Middle GA Posts: 168	I see I'm not the only one having problems with launching. I have tried with it in all three modes (press once, press twice and then with trac ctrl on) and it's a slow start each time or it bogs down. Yes I am used to a stick although yes this car is different. When I tried Comp Mode yesterday- it did NOT feel right so I backed off (rev'd up high and felt like it took the pedals!)....didn't like it at all! To see so many of us are having issues, tells me that there needs to be someone on here that can show a vid of a good launch or explain it really well. At this point, any car leaves before me from a light/stop sign....and until now, I've always been the first to leave. It really shouldn't be complicated. __________________ ROBIN Visit- NEW WEBSITE!! Robin Cook Photography - Middle GA Photographer with a fresh perspective!

06-22-2009, 12:55 PM	#67
matt787 Drives: 2LT RS M6 CGM IO interior! Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: TX Posts: 250	The V6 does not have launch control/Comp mode, correct? So basically just need to find the right RPM and go? __________________ "As evidence that we're not completely brain-dead, GM will build the Chevy Camaro." —-Rick Wagoner, General Motors CEO 1100 = Preliminary Order: 6-03-09 2000 = Accepted By GM: 8/4/09 3000 = Accepted By Production Control: 8/5/2009 3300 = Scheduled For Production: 8/21/09, TPW 8/31 3400 = Broadcast: 8/27/09 3800 = Produced: 9/3/09 6000 = Delivered to Customer 9/21/09

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06-14-2009, 10:49 PM	#57
Scourage Syntax Error Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: SE Nebraska Posts: 557 View My Garage	Gave it another try tonight, only difference is I didn't slowly push the accelerator to the floor. RPM stopped just above 4K.

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Evil_SS Kitt's in my driveway Drives: 08 Silverado ltz,84 T/A Join Date: May 2009 Location: jersey Posts: 80	How does this work for the auto ss? is there launch control or what.

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06-22-2009, 01:29 PM	#68
Legend Hello! Drives: 2008 JSB Z06! Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 2,624 View My Garage	What was the time differences from using launch control and them not using it...the magazines and stuff? I never thought to use it the other night but should have as I couldn't get out for anything! 2.4 60' was the best I could muster! I may have to try this tonight when I get home...see how it works!