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Offline indublin

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Launch Control
« on: 19 January 2008, 12:27 »
I just heard from somone I work with that all DSG gearboxes now have "Launch Control" as part of the feature. They also heard that it was fitted on all modles from 2006 onwards. Anyone hear about this?
Also (Hurdy) what exactly is Launch Control?
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Re: Launch Control
« Reply #1 on: 19 January 2008, 12:42 »
yea dsgs have it, says in manual i believe?
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Re: Launch Control
« Reply #2 on: 19 January 2008, 12:44 »
no its not in the manual, as it screw up your tyres.

to make it work do the following:

1- turn off ESP
2- put into sport mode
3-rev to 3000rpm, with your foot on the brake
4-let go of brake and hit the accelerator

theres a few vids of youtube.
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Re: Launch Control
« Reply #3 on: 19 January 2008, 13:52 »
what's the point of it?

speed off the lights?  :laugh: :laugh:
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Offline JonnyG

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Re: Launch Control
« Reply #4 on: 19 January 2008, 14:11 »
Quote from: DannyBoyR32 on 19 January 2008, 13:52
what's the point of it?

Yep you guessed it ..so you can beat a pro manual gear changer away from the lights  :evil:

or so this video shows  :tongue: :grin:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2ScBruTdjaI

Only ever used it twice on my last DSG GTi
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Re: Launch Control
« Reply #5 on: 19 January 2008, 14:56 »
its not meant to be a secret as such, but yes I guess in a race situation it would be handy!
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Re: Launch Control
« Reply #6 on: 19 January 2008, 15:32 »
Quote from: indublin on 19 January 2008, 12:27
I just heard from somone I work with that all DSG gearboxes now have "Launch Control" as part of the feature. They also heard that it was fitted on all modles from 2006 onwards. Anyone hear about this?
Also (Hurdy) what exactly is Launch Control?

I think 2007GTI has answered how to do launch control.

Launch control simply utilises all the ESP and traction functions to give you the best possible start from a standing position. Although Traction control is "turned off" at the button, the ECU still knows what you are attempting to do via the pedal positions and speed (ie zero!) and backs off the emergency ESP cut in that would normally kill the power when wheel spin is induced. Only if you completely mess it up by keeping the pedal to the metal then you will get a better launch than any manual (unless you are a race driver :wink:).
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Re: Launch Control
« Reply #7 on: 19 January 2008, 15:49 »
If you'r reving the engin to 3,000 rpm how do you take the foot off the brake and hit the accelerator? Am I right in thinking your using your left foot on the brake?
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Re: Launch Control
« Reply #8 on: 19 January 2008, 15:55 »
yep, the old left foot trick!

check out youtube, loads of people doing it.
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Re: Launch Control
« Reply #9 on: 19 January 2008, 21:25 »
You don’t need to hold the revs at  3k , you simply press the accelerator all the way to the floor (with gear in sports, esp off and left foot on the brake) the car automatically holds the revs at 3.5k for you.

To launch just let go of the brake (left foot) and don’t lift your right foot !
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