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Hemlawk · 07-07-2009, 05:31 AM

I had no clue thats what launch control was. Very cool!

tjbusa · 07-07-2009, 07:29 AM

Good info, looking forward to playing around with it.

Dr Jkel · 07-07-2009, 11:15 AM

Why are peoples transmissions breaking when they use this? Thanks

Warmong3r · 07-07-2009, 02:58 PM

Excellent find. Thanks for posting.

SSINSTR · 07-07-2009, 04:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Dr Jekel

Why are peoples transmissions breaking when they use this? Thanks

Due to weak output shafts in the Tremec on certain build #'s. However, it seems like GM is working to amend the problem and it should be covered under warranty. It has been a joke in the automotive world recently that even though the GTR came with LC as an advertised feature, it has been known to break the fancy sh'mancy dual clutch gearbox. The kicker is that NISSAN is VOIDING your warranty if you disengage VDC. How bout them apples??
Just for fun...

And that demo was badass, good find indeed!

tony19118 · 07-07-2009, 05:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SSINSTR

Just for fun...

haha that was pretty funny

gospeedgo17 · 07-07-2009, 06:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SSINSTR

I haven't heard of anyone's Camaro tranny breaking yet but it has been a joke in the automotive world recently that even though the GTR came with LC as an advertised feature, it has been known to break the fancy sh'mancy dual clutch gearbox. The kicker is that NISSAN is VOIDING your warranty if you disengage VDC. How bout them apples??
Just for fun...

And that demo was badass, good find indeed!

Look at the shiny button, isn't it beautiful?! DON'T TOUCH IT! Enjoy your brand new car. NISSAN =

Little_Dragon · 07-07-2009, 09:14 PM

Awesome, thanks for the info.

Being a bit of a perfectionist, I'd like to learn to launch and controll the car for great 60' times myself.

however, most weekend racing is bracket races.... I'd probably use it for consistancy's sake if there was something I wanted to win. (like money

)

DarricSS · 07-07-2009, 10:35 PM

Be warned, if you hit the button 1 time and turn the TC off and try and do a burnout, make sure you DUMP the clutch as fast a possible or you will burn the clutch. I ***** footed the clutch and made one hell of a "smoke" cloud and it wasn't the tires...

The launch control works really well, just make sure both pedals are totally mashed to the floor and make sure your floor mats are being held by the clips so the mat is not in the way.

m0ore4ustin391 · 07-08-2009, 05:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TomServo

3.5 sec 0-60 is pretty decent.

Lol, how much faster do you want it?

silverfox · 07-08-2009, 06:06 PM

Like a zr1 maybe1

silverfox · 07-08-2009, 06:11 PM

LS99 with a procharger may be just as good, just wondering.

giod · 07-10-2009, 08:40 PM

Ok I just tried it... And Gues What Just Redlined My car with 600 mles on it.. GRRRR! I push once TC light goes on. Push Again... TC light out, SC LIght On, and display reads Competitive Mode. I push in Clutch MASH Trottle and Redline. :( Am I doing it wrong or does it really exist?? WTF!?!?

lrc250 · 07-10-2009, 11:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by giod

Ok I just tried it... And Gues What Just Redlined My car with 600 mles on it.. GRRRR! I push once TC light goes on. Push Again... TC light out, SC LIght On, and display reads Competitive Mode. I push in Clutch MASH Trottle and Redline. :( Am I doing it wrong or does it really exist?? WTF!?!?

Sounds like you are doing it right, at least that is how I did it and mine only went up to 4200 rpm. Are you sure you put the gas pedal to the floor?

07-07-2009, 05:31 AM	#29
Hemlawk AwesomeBillDawesonville Drives: CGM 2SS/RS =) Join Date: May 2009 Location: Jersey Shore Posts: 2,067	I had no clue thats what launch control was. Very cool! __________________ Order placed on 1/13/11 - Purchased 2/22/11 2SS/RS CGM

07-07-2009, 11:15 AM	#31
Dr Jkel Roll Tide Drives: 2010 2SS RJT/BLK 6Spd Man Join Date: May 2009 Location: Talladega, Alabama Posts: 4,378	Why are peoples transmissions breaking when they use this? Thanks __________________ MUSTANG...Like Bringing a Hot Dog to a Steak Dinner....There is no comparison.

07-07-2009, 09:14 PM	#36
Little_Dragon Drives: 1990 Chevrolet Cavalier Z24 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Canada Posts: 4	Awesome, thanks for the info. Being a bit of a perfectionist, I'd like to learn to launch and controll the car for great 60' times myself. however, most weekend racing is bracket races.... I'd probably use it for consistancy's sake if there was something I wanted to win. (like money ) __________________ \| 1990 Chev Z24 - DD \| 15.9963 @ 83.79 115whp 150wtq Dyno spring 08

07-07-2009, 10:35 PM	#37
DarricSS Drives: '10 Camaro SS Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Gilbert, Arizona Posts: 1,047	Be warned, if you hit the button 1 time and turn the TC off and try and do a burnout, make sure you DUMP the clutch as fast a possible or you will burn the clutch. I *** footed the clutch and made one hell of a "smoke" cloud and it wasn't the tires... The launch control works really well, just make sure both pedals are totally mashed to the floor and make sure your floor mats are being held by the clips so the mat is not in the way. __________________ 2010, SIM, 2SS/RS, LS3, CGM Stripes**

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