Launch control
Drifting
Joined: Feb 2006
Posts: 1,355
Likes: 3
From: Maple Grove MN
i dont drive my car hard at all but i did have to try it once on my 2012 coupe. put it in first and stomp it in comp mode and my car stayed at 4100 rpms no higher. let the clutch fly and that was it. in my opinion it comes out of the hole pretty meekly with launch control but then again im no racer. i think the car would serve you better to leave it off if you really know how to launch a corvette which by the way i don't!
Pro
Joined: Jan 2007
Posts: 584
Likes: 2
From: Gilroy Ca.
Clutch? Absolutley. At least need to brake torque. Don't need to push it all the way to the floor. Just a quick hit. I have seen guys use a kill switch but I think your are jeopradizing your tranny. You will damage sync rings.
We are not talking about a dedicated Race Car. This is your street car too.
We are not talking about a dedicated Race Car. This is your street car too.
Last edited by Rocket-J; Feb 20, 2012 at 07:15 PM. Reason: sp
Safety Car
Joined: Dec 2011
Posts: 3,608
Likes: 13
From: New Rochelle N.Y. 2013 Grand Sport
I tried it a few times and the rpm was higher then 4100. When I popped the clutch, the whole car was vibrating like crazy spinning the wheels. I'd rather leave the line at around 3500 just letting the clutch out quickly and limit the spinning. LC seems pretty hard on the car to me.
The Consigliere
Joined: May 2006
Posts: 23,011
Likes: 6,047
From: 2023 Z06 & 2010 ZR1
If you tried with cold tires on cold pavement, then what you heard and felt was the computer/engine pulling a boat load of power in an attempt to control wheelspin under pretty lousy traction conditions.
That said, I don't think LC is something most folks are going to be using a lot. I'm not planning to.
That said, I don't think LC is something most folks are going to be using a lot. I'm not planning to.
