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Model specific boards => Golf mk6 => Topic started by: Das Auto on 18 September 2009, 12:09

Title: What is Launch control ???
Post by: Das Auto on 18 September 2009, 12:09
what is it and how do u do it lol ??
Title: Re: What is Launch control ???
Post by: AlanD on 18 September 2009, 12:45
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hgEK17Ffslk

This is in a MK5, I cant see it being any different in the MK6. I also wouldn't use it very often as it will kill your clutch and wear your tyres out.
Title: Re: What is Launch control ???
Post by: Das Auto on 18 September 2009, 13:03
what is the purpose of using this ?
Title: Re: What is Launch control ???
Post by: FamilyDub on 18 September 2009, 13:09
Quote from: Das Auto on 18 September 2009, 13:03
what is the purpose of using this ?

 :huh:

Erm, to control launches by minimising wheelspin...

Quote from: AlanD on 18 September 2009, 12:45
it will kill your clutch and wear your tyres out.

Indeed. I don't use it, but if you have the means to replace clutches regularly, go ahead.  :laugh:
Title: Re: What is Launch control ???
Post by: AlanD on 18 September 2009, 14:19
Its all about getting into second as fast as possible as 1st gear = spin city (if its remapped 2nd will also, sometimes 3rd :shocked:)

When my front wheels where shockingly low and it was wet I got spin in 5th, Im Pr0 :D lol
Title: Re: What is Launch control ???
Post by: Rhyso on 18 September 2009, 14:24
Quote from: AlanD on 18 September 2009, 14:19
Its all about getting into second as fast as possible as 1st gear = spin city (if its remapped 2nd will also, sometimes 3rd :shocked:)

When my front wheels where shockingly low and it was wet I got spin in 5th, Im Pr0 :D lol

if you were 'pro' you'd get wheel spin in 6th; 5th gear wheel spin for for amateurs  :tongue:
Title: Re: What is Launch control ???
Post by: AlanD on 18 September 2009, 14:25
/hangs head in shame
Title: Re: What is Launch control ???
Post by: Rhyso on 18 September 2009, 14:31
Quote from: AlanD on 18 September 2009, 14:25
/hangs head in shame

get out there and get practising  :grin: :grin: :kiss:
Title: Re: What is Launch control ???
Post by: AlanD on 18 September 2009, 14:51
Not with my new rubber, not a chance ;) She gribs like a 16 year old on a hooker.
Title: Re: What is Launch control ???
Post by: FroGTI on 18 September 2009, 14:55
Quote from: AlanD on 18 September 2009, 14:51
She gribs like a 16 year old on a hooker.

Lol, I hadn't heard that one before :grin:
Title: Re: What is Launch control ???
Post by: Rhyso on 18 September 2009, 14:56
Quote from: AlanD on 18 September 2009, 14:51
Not with my new rubber, not a chance ;) She gribs like a 16 year old on a hooker.

Goodyear F1 Assymetrics??  :huh:

I lighted them up good and proper yesterday  :evil:
Title: Re: What is Launch control ???
Post by: AlanD on 18 September 2009, 15:03
Quote from: Rhyso on 18 September 2009, 14:56
Quote from: AlanD on 18 September 2009, 14:51
Not with my new rubber, not a chance ;) She gribs like a 16 year old on a hooker.
Goodyear F1 Assymetrics??  :huh:

Indeed ;)

4 new ones all round with the new wheel :)
Title: Re: What is Launch control ???
Post by: Rhyso on 18 September 2009, 15:06
Quote from: AlanD on 18 September 2009, 15:03
Quote from: Rhyso on 18 September 2009, 14:56
Quote from: AlanD on 18 September 2009, 14:51
Not with my new rubber, not a chance ;) She gribs like a 16 year old on a hooker.
Goodyear F1 Assymetrics??  :huh:

Indeed ;)

4 new ones all round with the new wheel :)

only got the two on the front but i'm well impressed by them  :smiley:

anyway back to the topic - with regards to the clutch - it should be OK; look at the abuse Hurdy has given his ED30 and by all accounts his DSG box is still intact!  :shocked: