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Jun 15, 2011 | 09:17 PM

firemon

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Launch control

Is launch control an option on newer vetts, or any plans for it ?

Jun 15, 2011 | 09:20 PM

OnPoint

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Yes, it's available.

Jun 15, 2011 | 09:20 PM

ncvette_1FUNRIDE

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Quote:

Originally Posted by firemon

Is launch control an option on newer vetts, or any plans for it ?

I think it is standard on 2010 and newer manual shift Vettes.

I have it on my 2010 2LT coupe.

Jun 16, 2011 | 02:36 AM

Russell ZR1

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Yep, works great, go for it..

Jun 16, 2011 | 02:51 AM

Torchsport

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Have it on my '11 GS. Cool feature!

Jun 16, 2011 | 07:42 AM

CasualGuy

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Originally Posted by Torchsport

Have it on my '11 GS. Cool feature!

I was giggling like a kid in a candy store the first time I tried it out.

Jun 16, 2011 | 08:45 AM

jpee

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What is the difference between "Launch Control, & Traction Control...

I know that Traction Control will cut power and prevent rear wheel spin on a hard launch... What is better about Launch Control ??

Jun 16, 2011 | 08:54 AM

CasualGuy

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Originally Posted by jpee

As you say, Traction Control intervenes to prevent wheel spin. It's designed to prevent loss of traction.

Launch Control is designed to consistently launch the car as quickly as possible (even though it's not quite as fast as professional drivers) and will allow some wheel spin. To do so, the system analyzes ambient conditions, etc. and modules engine torque one hundred times per second. It's standard on all 2010+ manuals and is activated by selecting Competitive Driving Mode, flooring the gas pedal and sidestepping the clutch.

See http://youtu.be/rpDievbsgzU