Why Do I Feel The Vettes Launch So Slow
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Why Do I Feel The Vettes Launch So Slow
Why is it that i feel my a4 c6's launch so slow, I even felt my a4 ls1 t/a's launch way faster than the c6 back when i had the t/a stock. The c6 does feel quick and fast on a roll, but on a dead stop it takes to long to pick up. Is there anything restricting the car from picking up when putting the pedal to the medal off a dead stop, or did anything on the car come governed from releasing the full torque. I was recently told something about the torque management on the car, that its a matter of releasing the torque, that the pcm was programmed not to release the full torque, or something like this.
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[QUOTE=PHANTOMC6]Why is it that i feel my a4 c6's launch so slow, I even felt my a4 ls1 t/a's launch way faster than the c6 back when i had the t/a stock. The c6 does feel quick and fast on a roll, but on a dead stop it takes to long to pick up. Is there anything restricting the car from picking up when putting the pedal to the medal off a dead stop, or did anything on the car come governed from releasing the full torque. I was recently told something about the torque management on the car, that its a matter of releasing the torque, that the pcm was programmed not to release the full torque, or something like this.[/QUOT
I take it you bought an automatic? I'm guessing from you saying "putting the pedal to metal" from a dead stop. Get the RPM's up to about 3500 with your foot on the brake before launch, I have no experience with automatic transmissions so I really don't know. If you have a MT, put the RPM's up to 3000 - 3500 and dump the clutch.
I take it you bought an automatic? I'm guessing from you saying "putting the pedal to metal" from a dead stop. Get the RPM's up to about 3500 with your foot on the brake before launch, I have no experience with automatic transmissions so I really don't know. If you have a MT, put the RPM's up to 3000 - 3500 and dump the clutch.
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Originally Posted by PHANTOMC6
Why is it that i feel my a4 c6's launch so slow, I even felt my a4 ls1 t/a's launch way faster than the c6 back when i had the t/a stock. The c6 does feel quick and fast on a roll, but on a dead stop it takes to long to pick up. Is there anything restricting the car from picking up when putting the pedal to the medal off a dead stop, or did anything on the car come governed from releasing the full torque. I was recently told something about the torque management on the car, that its a matter of releasing the torque, that the pcm was programmed not to release the full torque, or something like this.
My C5 auto couldn't burn rubber without turning it off.
Also, do the 'brake torque trick' as AllBlackC6 states.
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Originally Posted by PHANTOMC6
Why is it that i feel my a4 c6's launch so slow, I even felt my a4 ls1 t/a's launch way faster than the c6 back when i had the t/a stock.
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Mine is an A-4 with 3:15 and it launches like a big block
Definitely not slow and more pull than the 99 Trans-AM I test drove. Release Traction Control and see if you have the 3:15 gears.
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Originally Posted by ALLBlackC6
Now I'm confused, I thought the Black with Black interior had an extra 25 HP. What about a racing stripe? How much power does it add?
No, black on black has an additional 25 degrees of heat. Racing strip is good but make sure its in the middle or the car will need to be realigned.
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Well ive tried it with the traction and active handling off, although I was just reading through the specs of the car and I do have the 2:73 gears so thats why I might be feeling it a little bit slower, or its just me that im used to my stroked out 383 ls1 with a 4400 torque converter on it 
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Jeez, if your used to a high stall behind a hopped small block then your certainly going to notice a little less ooph out of the hole in your new car. Oh, and guys. Face it. The silver is faster. Plus if you get the black interior the little known but very real Armani affect will net you another 3/10s in the quarter.
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Originally Posted by PHANTOMC6
Well ive tried it with the traction and active handling off, although I was just reading through the specs of the car and I do have the 2:73 gears so thats why I might be feeling it a little bit slower, or its just me that im used to my stroked out 383 ls1 with a 4400 torque converter on it
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Originally Posted by ALLBlackC6
Now I'm confused, I thought the Black with Black interior had an extra 25 HP. What about a racing stripe? How much power does it add?
