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Nov 24, 2015 | 10:17 PM

tusc6

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Launch Control

I still haven't tried launch control. Who hasn't engaged it yet?

2015 M7 with 3200 miles. 6 months old.

Nov 25, 2015 | 01:21 PM

HopeFails

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9,000+ Miles. Never used. I feel I'm slacking here.

Nov 25, 2015 | 02:21 PM

HANNY

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one of the coolest deals on these cars, just hammer the brake pedal down and mash the gas, little to no spinning and just shet's and gits

Nov 25, 2015 | 02:28 PM

andyeley

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Quote:

Originally Posted by HANNY

one of the coolest deals on these cars, just hammer the brake pedal down and mash the gas, little to no spinning and just shet's and gits

I have a Z51. Messed with mine but not really sure I got it to work, or its rubbish. Is it that easy have I missed something?

Nov 25, 2015 | 02:38 PM

kenownr

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andyeley: It is that easy if you have an auto-

Track mode; push center console button twice. Mash the brake (hard like emergency stop); mash the gas quickly to floor; let stabilize at 1800 or so and POP the brake!! It works great!! First time I tried it I got a 4.5 0-60. After couple tries on different days I was consistent at 4.1/4.2 -- bets time a few weeks ago in cool weather 3.8.

Nov 25, 2015 | 02:54 PM

SK360

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I've used it a couple of times in my M7. It feels odd as the car manages it self fighting for traction but it seems to work ok. I can def see where manual throttle and clutch control would result in better acceleration though.

Last edited by SK360; Nov 25, 2015 at 02:54 PM.

Nov 25, 2015 | 03:01 PM

cberistain

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Originally Posted by kenownr

so it is left foot on the brake and right foot on the gas pedal?

Nov 25, 2015 | 03:20 PM

not08crmanymore

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rEV THE MANUAL TRANNY TO 4000 RPM'S AND DUMP THE CLUTCH.

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Nov 25, 2015 | 06:40 PM

gateman7

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Originally Posted by kenownr

How do you activate the timer? I've used launch control but the timer does not time it, always stays on zero. Launch Control is as easy as you said it is to use.

Nov 25, 2015 | 06:46 PM

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rmorin1249

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Originally Posted by gateman7

How do you activate the timer? I've used launch control but the timer does not time it, always stays on zero. Launch Control is as easy as you said it is to use.

On the 2016 models use the PDR in performance timing mode overlay. Works great.

Nov 25, 2015 | 06:47 PM

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thrilled

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Quote:

Originally Posted by HANNY

one of the coolest deals on these cars, just hammer the brake pedal down and mash the gas, little to no spinning and just shet's and gits

I'm the same way.I give it some gas pop the clutch,no or very minimal
Tire slip and I'm gone.
I never needed it before.I'm not going to start using it now.

Nov 25, 2015 | 07:39 PM

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BJ67

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2015 M7 2300 miles, 6 months old. Never used it, you can launch better without it. Used no lift shift? yes

Nov 25, 2015 | 07:42 PM

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BJ67

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Quote:

Originally Posted by HANNY

one of the coolest deals on these cars, just hammer the brake pedal down and mash the gas, little to no spinning and just shet's and gits

That's for the automatic trans guys. Manual cars are much more difficult.

Nov 25, 2015 | 08:39 PM

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///ADMAN

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Originally Posted by BJ67

2015 M7 2300 miles, 6 months old. Never used it, you can launch better without it. Used no lift shift? yes

I had it on my BMW too. It was okay, I guess.

Nov 25, 2015 | 08:48 PM

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cheapthrills

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Originally Posted by SK360

Really not sure why L/C needs to go up so high, really don't need 4500 rpm or whatever in the M7. Not a big fan.

Last edited by cheapthrills; Nov 25, 2015 at 08:48 PM.

Nov 25, 2015 | 11:04 PM

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OLD_GOAT

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Here is another thread about launch control on an A8 Z51.

Hope this helps those auto guys.

https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...h-control.html

Last edited by OLD_GOAT; Nov 27, 2015 at 01:24 AM.

Nov 26, 2015 | 08:55 AM

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rcooper

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St. Jude Donor '15

I have had fun playing with it but I am quicker with out it. '15 with M7.

Nov 26, 2015 | 11:40 AM

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nolove10s

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How long do you have to hold the gas down before the rpm's stabilize at 4k? In a m7

Nov 26, 2015 | 12:48 PM

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thrilled

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Quote:

Originally Posted by BJ67

2015 M7 2300 miles, 6 months old. Never used it, you can launch better without it. Used no lift shift? yes

That's it no launch control and no lift shift

Nov 26, 2015 | 11:47 PM

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nolove10s

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It just doesn't work very well? Or m7 doesn't have it? I still want to play with it =p

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