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Feb 1, 2012 | 08:38 PM

dcarter0001

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Launch Control

Does it work? Does anyone use it? I'm looking at an 08 but might want to move up to a 2010 for it.

Feb 1, 2012 | 08:56 PM

Insure

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It works pretty well. I don't use it often but it's pretty good at getting my wife to yell at me

I wouldn't buy a newer vette just for the launch control. I can launch the car almost as well without it.

Feb 1, 2012 | 09:18 PM

sdurg24

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Launch Control certainly does work and works well. Many of us don't get an opportunity to practice full power take offs with our cars because the only real place to do it is on the track. That doesn't mean we don't do full power take offs, we just don't do them well enough. In order to get really good at full power take offs you will have to practice a lot. On my GS the tires cost well over $400.00 each. How many burnouts can you do before it hits you hard in the wallet?
With Launch Control you do this: 1. Hit the Traction Control until you get to Competitive Driving Mode. On my car that means 2 pushes. 2. Put the clutch to the floor. 3. Shift to first gear (be sure the steering wheel is straight and the car is on level ground.) 4. Put the gas pedal all the way to the floor. The tach will momentarily go over 5,000 RPM and then settle to a steady 4,500 and remain there untill you are ready to take off. 5. Put both hands on the steering wheel and hold on while you Pop the clutch (side step) and rocket down the lane with a consistently fast, perfect take off.
Maybe a pro can beat you some of the time but other than that it's GRRRREAT!

Feb 1, 2012 | 09:28 PM

dcarter0001

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We have a "drag and brag" event here at our local track where you can run 1/8th mile against others in your class. I think it would be fun but I don't want to embarrass myself.

Feb 1, 2012 | 09:32 PM

not08crmanymore

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There was a video of it in action on here when it first came out.

Feb 1, 2012 | 11:35 PM

HOXXOH

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If consistent launches are what you want, then get an A6. If you want even quicker launches, then add a high stall converter. Never a missed shift or too early or too late either.

Feb 2, 2012 | 12:49 AM

sdurg24

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Originally Posted by HOXXOH

If consistent launches are what you want, then get an A6. If you want even quicker launches, then add a high stall converter. Never a missed shift or too early or too late either.

I thought this was about Launch Control. However now that you mention it you could get a robot to shift for you or a surrogate driver. Maybe he'll let you steer. Come on Man, Drive that thing! (unless you are too old, too infirm, or your woman won't let you get a manual and race. Those are the usual excuses aren't they?

Feb 2, 2012 | 01:25 AM

WMark

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I tried it a couple times, and kind of cool, but not why I bought my '10 GS M6. I'm not really a "how fast can I go in a straight line?" guy. I like the curvy road thing, which a 2008 would do quite well. Launch control is meaningless in that environment.

If your purchase decision is solely on launch control, and the 2008 stands up to the 2010 in other needs, save your money. Unless you are a quarter mile type of guy.

Good luck! Post pics when you make your decision and purchase!