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Best Launch control for 0-60 for Z06s with Magnetic Ride Control only:
PTM system: You must go into Track Mode and Press down on the the TC button twice to enter Competition Mode. You cannot go into Comp Mode except in Track Mode.
Criteria that must be met to enter Launch Control:
1) Competition Mode must be entered, as described above.
2) Car must not be moving
3) The steering wheel must be pointed straight
4) The clutch engaged (pressed) and the vehicle in 1st gear
5) The throttle is rapidly applied to wide open throttle (Sounds scary so far doesn't it?)
6) The engine will stabilize at a safe rpm, keep floored, then quickly release the clutch, keeping the throttle floored.
0-60 in 2.85 seconds or better on a hot track. This applies to the M7 only. The A8 will have different instructions.
Tips: STM (Smart Tire Monitor) If your tire temps are not showing HOT, you may not get your best launch and or time. GM assumes that if the tires are under 115F degrees, that only 90% traction applies. I am really guessing at this, but from all indications, GM's tire temperature sensors are in the valve stems, and send an RF to the ECM based on certain estimated evaluated parameters to control your ABS, ELSD, and possibly the throttle position to keep the tires from spinning. Even though TC is turned off, it may be possible that the STM is still active. Time will tell, or maybe GM could jump in here, since this is a safety issue.
Legal stuff: Do this only on a track.
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Best Launch control for 0-60 for Z06s with Magnetic Ride Control only:
PTM system: You must go into Track Mode and Press down on the the TC button twice to enter Competition Mode. You cannot go into Comp Mode except in Track Mode.
Criteria that must be met to enter Launch Control:
1) Competition Mode must be entered, as described above.
2) Car must not be moving
3) The steering wheel must be pointed straight
4) The clutch engaged (pressed) and the vehicle in 1st gear
5) The throttle is rapidly applied to wide open throttle (Sounds scary so far doesn't it?)
6) The engine will stabilize at a safe rpm, keep floored, then quickly release the clutch, keeping the throttle floored.
0-60 in 2.85 seconds or better on a hot track. This applies to the M7 only. The A8 will have different instructions.
Tips: STM (Smart Tire Monitor) If your tire temps are not showing HOT, you may not get your best launch and or time. GM assumes that if the tires are under 115F degrees, that only 90% traction applies. I am really guessing at this, but from all indications, GM's tire temperature sensors are in the valve stems, and send an RF to the ECM based on certain estimated evaluated parameters to control your ABS, ELSD, and possibly the throttle position to keep the tires from spinning. Even though TC is turned off, it may be possible that the STM is still active. Time will tell, or maybe GM could jump in here, since this is a safety issue.
Legal stuff: Do this only on a track.
did you guys get this result yourselves ? i am asking because i thought i remembered seeing where different magazines tests of car did not get their best numbers from launch control , consequently i never even tried it but now i guess i will .
Best I could get with launch control was 3.70 secs. My best of the day was 3.10 secs. I ran it in sport mode 2. Launched around 2200 rpm. This car will run 62 mph in 1st gear so you have to no lift shift just before the rev limiter. No way you can watch the rpms it will come from listening to the engine. I ran over 25 pulls in different modes before I got the 3.1 sec run
Best I could get with launch control was 3.70 secs. My best of the day was 3.10 secs. I ran it in sport mode 2. Launched around 2200 rpm. This car will run 62 mph in 1st gear so you have to no lift shift just before the rev limiter. No way you can watch the rpms it will come from listening to the engine. I ran over 25 pulls in different modes before I got the 3.1 sec run
and you beat all the magazines, in probably colder tires and outside temps, which had you at probably 90% throttle position.
I am sure that when the weather is ideal, and on a good surface, we'll see 2.8s. We did 3.6 with our Stingray earlier this Spring. First and only try that day. 50 degree day, so I know the Nannies were hard at work. 0-120 was 11.3 on the next run. That is probably a 1/4 mile run.
Get that new motor broken in and get back to it!!!
Best I could get with launch control was 3.70 secs. My best of the day was 3.10 secs. I ran it in sport mode 2. Launched around 2200 rpm. This car will run 62 mph in 1st gear so you have to no lift shift just before the rev limiter. No way you can watch the rpms it will come from listening to the engine. I ran over 25 pulls in different modes before I got the 3.1 sec run
Best I could get with launch control was 3.70 secs. My best of the day was 3.10 secs. I ran it in sport mode 2. Launched around 2200 rpm. This car will run 62 mph in 1st gear so you have to no lift shift just before the rev limiter. No way you can watch the rpms it will come from listening to the engine. I ran over 25 pulls in different modes before I got the 3.1 sec run
Best I could get with launch control was 3.70 secs. My best of the day was 3.10 secs. I ran it in sport mode 2. Launched around 2200 rpm. This car will run 62 mph in 1st gear so you have to no lift shift just before the rev limiter. No way you can watch the rpms it will come from listening to the engine. I ran over 25 pulls in different modes before I got the 3.1 sec run
Best Launch control for 0-60 for Z06s with Magnetic Ride Control only:
PTM system: You must go into Track Mode and Press down on the the TC button twice to enter Competition Mode. You cannot go into Comp Mode except in Track Mode.
Criteria that must be met to enter Launch Control:
1) Competition Mode must be entered, as described above.
2) Car must not be moving
3) The steering wheel must be pointed straight
4) The clutch engaged (pressed) and the vehicle in 1st gear
5) The throttle is rapidly applied to wide open throttle (Sounds scary so far doesn't it?)
6) The engine will stabilize at a safe rpm, keep floored, then quickly release the clutch, keeping the throttle floored.
0-60 in 2.85 seconds or better on a hot track. This applies to the M7 only. The A8 will have different instructions.
Tips: STM (Smart Tire Monitor) If your tire temps are not showing HOT, you may not get your best launch and or time. GM assumes that if the tires are under 115F degrees, that only 90% traction applies. I am really guessing at this, but from all indications, GM's tire temperature sensors are in the valve stems, and send an RF to the ECM based on certain estimated evaluated parameters to control your ABS, ELSD, and possibly the throttle position to keep the tires from spinning. Even though TC is turned off, it may be possible that the STM is still active. Time will tell, or maybe GM could jump in here, since this is a safety issue.
Legal stuff: Do this only on a track.
What are the steps for the A8?
BTW just got the Carbon Fiber Stinger installed yesterday and very happy !!
I don't know where that 2.85 for the M7 ever came from, I never saw a sub-3 number from GM that wasn't for a Z07 A8.
The Z07 part shouldn't matter, unless the suspension aids launches.
Best I've done is 3.2 I think and that's Z06 A8 Convertible (so heavier, I imagine).
BTW, if people can avoid it, please don't quote a 3-page picture post to add a one line comment...
Automatic Instructions (car as to be in a PTM mode):
. The brake pedal must be firmly pressed to the floor, equivalent to a panic brake event.
. The accelerator pedal is rapidly applied to wide open throttle. (If the vehicle rolls due to wide open throttle, release the throttle, press the brake pedal more firmly, and re-apply the accelerator to wide open throttle.)
The Launch Control feature will initially limit engine speed as the driver rapidly applies the accelerator pedal to wide open throttle. Allow the engine rpm to stabilize. A smooth, quick release of the brake pedal, while maintaining the fully pressed accelerator pedal, will manage wheel slip.
After the vehicle is launched, the system continues in Competitive Driving Mode (except Z51 and Z06 with Magnetic Ride Control) or Performance Traction Management (Z51 and Z06 with Magnetic Ride Control).
Competitive Driving Mode, PTM, and Launch Control are systems designed for a closed course race track and not intended for use on public roads. The systems are not intended to compensate for lack of driver experience or familiarity with the race track.
I don't know where that 2.85 for the M7 ever came from, I never saw a sub-3 number from GM that wasn't for a Z07 A8.
The Z07 part shouldn't matter, unless the suspension aids launches.
Best I've done is 3.2 I think and that's Z06 A8 Convertible (so heavier, I imagine).
BTW, if people can avoid it, please don't quote a 3-page picture post to add a one line comment...
Automatic Instructions (car as to be in a PTM mode):
. The brake pedal must be firmly pressed to the floor, equivalent to a panic brake event.
. The accelerator pedal is rapidly applied to wide open throttle. (If the vehicle rolls due to wide open throttle, release the throttle, press the brake pedal more firmly, and re-apply the accelerator to wide open throttle.)
The Launch Control feature will initially limit engine speed as the driver rapidly applies the accelerator pedal to wide open throttle. Allow the engine rpm to stabilize. A smooth, quick release of the brake pedal, while maintaining the fully pressed accelerator pedal, will manage wheel slip.
After the vehicle is launched, the system continues in Competitive Driving Mode (except Z51 and Z06 with Magnetic Ride Control) or Performance Traction Management (Z51 and Z06 with Magnetic Ride Control).
Competitive Driving Mode, PTM, and Launch Control are systems designed for a closed course race track and not intended for use on public roads. The systems are not intended to compensate for lack of driver experience or familiarity with the race track.
No way to get 0-60 in 3.1 with the A8. I have tried over and over and the best I have done is 3.6 following all the instructions. 3.8 was the usual result....rrm
12-28-2014, 11:46 AM
Best 0-60-Performance Traction Control
