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rayers0423 · 07-31-2014, 05:40 AM

Anybody used this? Videos - Info??

CamaroDreams76 · 07-31-2014, 06:43 AM

yeah....... it sucks. Youtube has a few videos and apparently the 14+ 1LEs have no lift shift as well, 13s do not

My experience with launch control: I guesstimate I used it 8-10 times. Out of those times ONCE it worked amazing where the car just launched like a bat out of hell. The other times the car will either bog or blow the tires away. I can launch the car better without it.

ITRIEDEL · 07-31-2014, 07:22 AM

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Originally Posted by CamaroDreams76

Out of those times ONCE it worked amazing where the car just launched like a bat out of hell. The other times the car will either bog or blow the tires away. I can launch the car better without it.

This.

I've only used it 3 times and it was only on the first time it worked well... last two times, it just bogs and major wheel hop... Launch it yourself.

rayers0423 · 07-31-2014, 08:09 AM

How taxing is this on the clutch?

CamaroDreams76 · 08-02-2014, 02:38 PM

Probably no more than you launching it yourself maybe less because of letting the clutch out quicker rather than slipping it. It is probably harder on your drivetrain. One way will be easier on something but harder on another.

joelster · 08-02-2014, 03:00 PM

I did it once at the track and got massive wheelhop. No thanks. That's a great way to break a halfshaft.

damian559 · 08-02-2014, 03:01 PM

I've done it twice. The 1st time it was amazing and launched so hard, the 2nd time it bogged down.

Synner · 08-02-2014, 03:32 PM

I do not use parts breakage mode.

thompstl1 · 08-02-2014, 07:36 PM

I've used it several times and I've found it to be a bit inconsistent... I never get a terrible launch, but it's rarely a great one. Turn the sound up on this video, and you can see I'm well through 1st gear before full power is transferred. So I'd sum it up by saying launch control is ok... but not great.

HOJO · 08-03-2014, 12:12 PM

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Originally Posted by CamaroDreams76

yeah....... it sucks. Youtube has a few videos and apparently the 14+ 1LEs have no lift shift as well, 13s do not

My experience with launch control: I guesstimate I used it 8-10 times. Out of those times ONCE it worked amazing where the car just launched like a bat out of hell. The other times the car will either bog or blow the tires away. I can launch the car better without it.

Unless I've missed something, the no lift shift is only available on the ZL1 and ZR1. You can conduct a no lift shift in the 1LE but you need to be quick. The RPM's will continue to climb during that shift.

Jeff_SS · 08-03-2014, 12:41 PM

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Originally Posted by thompstl1

I've used it several times and I've found it to be a bit inconsistent... I never get a terrible launch, but it's rarely a great one. Turn the sound up on this video, and you can see I'm well through 1st gear before full power is transferred. So I'd sum it up by saying launch control is ok... but not great. [url]https://ww]

Out of curiosity, what'd you trap?

thompstl1 · 08-03-2014, 06:34 PM

153 mph. Strong heads winds (12-17 mph) and hot! Best speed are always in the morning when it's cool. That speed is about right for a good running S/S with tune and CAI. I'm looking forward to running again this October, to see what the Long Tubes and high flows contributed... and with a little luck, not such a strong head wind! Embarrassingly, my wife's car (SLK-55 AMG) ran 158 mph bone stock!

CamaroDreams76 · 08-04-2014, 07:46 PM

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Originally Posted by HOJO

Unless I've missed something, the no lift shift is only available on the ZL1 and ZR1. You can conduct a no lift shift in the 1LE but you need to be quick. The RPM's will continue to climb during that shift.

No clue, I heard from a member of tri county Camaro that the 14s have a set torque cut that is used for no lift shift.

I originally thought it was for the cobalt SS/TC, ZR1 and ZL1. But then again you would probably know more than me considering you own a 14 and I don't.

07-31-2014, 05:40 AM	#1
rayers0423 Drives: Camaro SS 1LE Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Frederick, MD Posts: 29	Launch Mode Anybody used this? Videos - Info??

07-31-2014, 06:43 AM	#2
CamaroDreams76 Tri-County Camaro SWFL Drives: 2013 IOM 2SS/RS/1LE Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: South West FL Posts: 3,079 View My Garage	yeah....... it sucks. Youtube has a few videos and apparently the 14+ 1LEs have no lift shift as well, 13s do not My experience with launch control: I guesstimate I used it 8-10 times. Out of those times ONCE it worked amazing where the car just launched like a bat out of hell. The other times the car will either bog or blow the tires away. I can launch the car better without it. __________________ Just bolt ons........ https://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=343023

08-02-2014, 02:38 PM	#5
CamaroDreams76 Tri-County Camaro SWFL Drives: 2013 IOM 2SS/RS/1LE Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: South West FL Posts: 3,079 View My Garage	Probably no more than you launching it yourself maybe less because of letting the clutch out quicker rather than slipping it. It is probably harder on your drivetrain. One way will be easier on something but harder on another. __________________ Just bolt ons........ https://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=343023

08-02-2014, 03:00 PM	#6
joelster Drives: '94 Z28+ '15 Z/28 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Cheektowaga, NY Posts: 1,282	I did it once at the track and got massive wheelhop. No thanks. That's a great way to break a halfshaft. __________________ 1973 Mach 1, 351C cruiser '15 Z/28 Red Hot, A/C 1980 Z28- resto-mod project 1979 Y84 Trans Am 1986 IROC-Z

08-02-2014, 03:01 PM	#7
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07-31-2014, 08:09 AM	#4
rayers0423 Drives: Camaro SS 1LE Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Frederick, MD Posts: 29	How taxing is this on the clutch?

08-02-2014, 03:32 PM	#8
Synner Drives: cars Join Date: May 2011 Location: Oversneeze Posts: 4,544	I do not use parts breakage mode.

08-03-2014, 06:34 PM	#12
thompstl1 Drives: 2017 A10 ZL1 Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Anderson, Tx. Posts: 373 View My Garage	153 mph. Strong heads winds (12-17 mph) and hot! Best speed are always in the morning when it's cool. That speed is about right for a good running S/S with tune and CAI. I'm looking forward to running again this October, to see what the Long Tubes and high flows contributed... and with a little luck, not such a strong head wind! Embarrassingly, my wife's car (SLK-55 AMG) ran 158 mph bone stock! __________________ Clear Bra, Tint, Splash Guards, Ceramic Coating, Painted Spoiler and Rear Views