How will Launch Control work on an automatic?
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Burning Brakes
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How will Launch Control work on an automatic?
As the title is self explanatory, I was just using my MN6 in LC and couldn't figure out how they would get an auto to work the same way? Any thoughts? Thanks....
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My guess the shifting schedule is electrically controlled. I would think selecting launch control will allow the engine rpm to reach a computer setting, (arming the launch). Activating will computer modulate the auto clutch to apply this stored power of the drive system. A modern form of high engine rpm and then dropping into drive, without the drive line abuse.
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Melting Slicks
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You are correct it's limited to the stall rpm of the converter, I think stock 6L80 is 1,600, so unless they adjust that in some way, launch would be just like todays auto vette and the only influence on launch would be the state of traction control
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