Manual launch mode
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Manual launch mode
In case I'm using the wrong term, its when you push both paddles, release one of them, and then press them both again. The gear indicator goes blinky blue and you get the green cog indicator.
I'm assuming that when you activate this mode that the car is essentially in neutral at that point. I ask because the launch mode has you depress the brake first. In manual mode, my brain trying to do three things at once: hold the accelerator, hold the brake, hold the shifters. Then I let go of two of those three to make the car launch. Or does the brake automatically engage in manual launch mode and all you worry about is accelerator and paddles?
I'm assuming that when you activate this mode that the car is essentially in neutral at that point. I ask because the launch mode has you depress the brake first. In manual mode, my brain trying to do three things at once: hold the accelerator, hold the brake, hold the shifters. Then I let go of two of those three to make the car launch. Or does the brake automatically engage in manual launch mode and all you worry about is accelerator and paddles?
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manual launch is new for 2024
In case I'm using the wrong term, its when you push both paddles, release one of them, and then press them both again. The gear indicator goes blinky blue and you get the green cog indicator.
I'm assuming that when you activate this mode that the car is essentially in neutral at that point. I ask because the launch mode has you depress the brake first. In manual mode, my brain trying to do three things at once: hold the accelerator, hold the brake, hold the shifters. Then I let go of two of those three to make the car launch. Or does the brake automatically engage in manual launch mode and all you worry about is accelerator and paddles?
I'm assuming that when you activate this mode that the car is essentially in neutral at that point. I ask because the launch mode has you depress the brake first. In manual mode, my brain trying to do three things at once: hold the accelerator, hold the brake, hold the shifters. Then I let go of two of those three to make the car launch. Or does the brake automatically engage in manual launch mode and all you worry about is accelerator and paddles?
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I thought in "launch mode" you entered that mode, pressed brake and accelerator. The engine revved to the selected rpm & tire slippage (on 2024) and you just released the brake and held on and enjoyed the shifts. No paddle needed.
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As I remember the "gear" icon means you've entered performance shift mode on my 2020, perhaps that is a way to force performance shift mode?
Edit: Never mind, I just caught the details of the manual launch mode in @Andybump 's post.
Edit: Never mind, I just caught the details of the manual launch mode in @Andybump 's post.
Last edited by RKCRLR; Apr 20, 2024 at 11:18 AM.
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Last edited by Andybump; Apr 20, 2024 at 11:42 AM.
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Sounds like it. It does not say the brake must be held so I think you can just rev up the engine and release the pedal. Hold the brake if needed or wanted., I suppose.
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Yes. But he is talking about Manual Launch Mode which is new for 2024. His question is about the role of the foot brake in manual launch, and if the car already applies the brakes (I doubt it). The explanation for double paddle declutching, normal, rapid exit, and now manual launch say nothing about the foot brake. I think some experimentation will answer the question.
I'll see if I can play with it tomorrow
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Confirmed, it puts you in neutral. So the trick is to release the brake and paddles while nailing the throttle. I'm sure with practice it will come to me but it's not very natural for me. Sort of tough to heel/toe in these cars so it's two feet driving. Unnatural I say. 