I am one of the lucky ones to have my C8 and love it.
1. Does my car have to have Magnetic Ride Control in order to use Launch Control?
If not here is what I have read:
1. Put car into Track Mode
2. Double tap the Traction Control button
3. This brings up the Performance Traction Management menu on the driver's display.
4. Select Wet,Dry, Sport, Sport 2 or Race.
5. Engage the Brake
6. Floor the gas pedal
7. When 3500 rpm is reached let go of the brake.
8. Does the computer stop the rpm's at 3500?

I would appreciate an answer(s) on this.

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That looks correct. I've only done it selecting race, haven't tried any others. Computer will stop it at 3,500. Make sure you press hard on the brake pedal or it won't work.

 

Thank you very much. This helps me greatly.

 

If you do not have Magnetic Ride like my car you will see Competitive Driving Mode after the double tap of the Traction Control button. This will allow for launch control. I just used it today 3.2 seconds to 60 with a passenger. Best time so far is 2.7 with driver only. You really need to mash the brake it to kick in.

Enjoy.

 

I talk about the process in my video on this topic...

 

This was an outstanding and informative video!
Thank you

 

Glad it was helpful...thanks!

 

That was informative... let me make sure i have it right.

1. In sport mode you hit TCS button 2X in close succession and it will enter a generic track mode w/o PTM and launch control works?

2. In track mode you have to enter PTM to enable launch control?

 

Thanks...yes, you are correct on both.

 

For some reason I can't hit 3500 RPM ! it stops at around 2000RPM.! Track mode and 2 X TCS button.
Last night i tried it again and had my brake depressed as much as possible and had the gas pedal floored.
Now I do not have the Z51 so does this matter?

Also, when I tried the same sequence in sport mode the car fishtailed unlike when I have it in Track mode.

 

I assume you have more than 500 miles on the car?

Mine wasn't going to 3500 at first because I wasn't pressing the brake down hard enough. But if you're not in the correct mode for launch control, it won't rev very high either. Check the following to see if there's anything you're missing...

From the owners manual...

Launch Control (Sport and Track Mode Only) A Launch Control feature is available, within Competitive Driving Mode or PTM, on all vehicles to allow the driver to achieve high levels of vehicle acceleration in a straight line. Launch Control is a form of TCS that manages tire spin, and transmissions clutch, while launching the vehicle. This feature is intended for use during closed course race events where consistent zero to 60 and quarter mile times are desirable. Launch Control is only available when the following criteria are met: . Competitive Driving Mode or any of the PTM Modes are selected (if equipped). . The vehicle is not moving. . The wheels and steering wheel are pointing straight. Launching the Vehicle . Ensure the vehicle is in Competitive Driving Mode or any of the PTM modes. . The brake pedal must be firmly pressed to the floor, equivalent to a panic brake event. . While maintaining the brake pedal, the accelerator pedal is rapidly applied to wide open throttle. (If the vehicle rolls due to wide open throttle, release the throttle, press the brake pedal more firmly, and re-apply the accelerator to wide open throttle.) The Launch Control feature will initially limit engine speed as the driver rapidly applies the accelerator pedal to wide open throttle. Allow the engine rpm’s to stabilize. A smooth, quick release of the brake pedal, while maintaining the fully pressed accelerator pedal, will manage tire slip and transmissions clutch. After the vehicle is launched, the system continues in Competitive Driving Mode or PTM. Competitive Driving Mode, PTM, and Launch Control are systems designed for a closed course race track and not intended for use on public roads. The systems are not intended to compensate for lack of driver experience or familiarity with the race track. Caution The new vehicle break-in period should be completed before using the launch control feature, otherwise performance will be limited and damage may occur to the powertrain/engine. See New Vehicle Break-In 0 162.

 

Thank you
Yes, I do have 1700 + miles.

 

Cool vid. Thanks

 

New low 0-60 using launch control .....

 

Really hard on the break

 

Great! Almost no fuel in the tank sure helps it seems.

 

I do not have a Z51 package, I do have 2LT, so does the "standard" C8 still have the ability to do Launch Control?

 

Thank you and have a great 4th!

 

Yes, you can do it in Sport or Track.

 

If your car is at all modified please be careful using launch control. My wife was driving the car and tried launch control and we snapped an axle on the street. Because it was modified with Headers, GM denied the warranty claim on it and we had to front the bill.