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Old Nov 30, 2010 | 07:16 AM
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My experience is that the launch control does not really work after 100+ HP is added. The car just breaks the rear loose almost as much as without launch control engaged.

Wondering if anyone has found a way to reflash the ECU to adjust the launch parameters to provide better control.
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Old Nov 30, 2010 | 09:02 AM
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Throttle modulation.
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Old Nov 30, 2010 | 12:07 PM
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Is that 100rwhp or 100 flywheel/crank?
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Old Dec 1, 2010 | 02:34 PM
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Originally Posted by Dan Wendling
My experience is that the launch control does not really work after 100+ HP is added. The car just breaks the rear loose almost as much as without launch control engaged.

Wondering if anyone has found a way to reflash the ECU to adjust the launch parameters to provide better control.
I rode with a friend to try LC out. It didn't work when stock either. I could launch better with my non-z51 optioned '08. Better wieght transfer, less spin.
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Have you thought about the Racelogic traction control system with built in fully adjustable launch control?
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I'm interested in the RaceLogic but I have yet to see one working in a C6. Not sure if there is something technically keeping it from working or what.
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