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06-27-2013, 06:36 PM | #1 |
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Launch control
Hey guys i've heard that launch control is available on our platform without dct?
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06-27-2013, 07:08 PM | #3 |
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'Launch control' on a steptronic is essentially brake boosting, I.e. holding the brake and throttle together to build boost at a stand still and then releasing the brake and off you go. It is arguably better than the DCT LC for a modified car with more power as you have more control. DTC LC is calibrated for stock power levels and struggles with traction when you have more power as there's only one setting.
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06-27-2013, 07:32 PM | #4 |
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what about 6sp manual?
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06-27-2013, 09:31 PM | #6 | |
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Doesn't matter what car you have, launch control is a function on automated manual transmission cars only, e.g. SMG, DCT, DSG, PDK, etc. Not sure even if automatic transmissions have launch control, e.g. ZF 8 speed or merc AMG autos. Happy for someone to confirm if this is the case. A manual is just that. Gotta manually launch yourself.
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06-27-2013, 11:28 PM | #7 |
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06-27-2013, 11:57 PM | #8 |
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The eight speeds DO have launch control for sure. I got a 135 loaner that was an 8-speed and used Launch control ALOT bahahahhah
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06-28-2013, 03:33 AM | #9 |
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Yes that's probably i hear about. No chance to use it with cobb ap???
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06-28-2013, 09:52 AM | #10 | |
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06-28-2013, 03:50 PM | #12 | |
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You can modulate LC on the DCT 335is btw. There is a hand full of us that are in the 11s that modulate their LC on the DCT 335is as there is more than one way to using LC on this car just wanted to clear that up..... |
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06-28-2013, 04:17 PM | #13 | |
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06-28-2013, 06:54 PM | #14 |
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I have a DCT and have used LC a few times now. The great thing about the JB4 as Mike said you can reduce the boost in 1st and 2nd gear on the fly which is a key factor to using LC IMO. I run max boost of 9-10psi in 1st and 12-13psi in 2nd when using LC.
I think the DCT does just fine with the "fake signals" being sent through the JB4. |
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06-29-2013, 01:15 AM | #16 |
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My bad. Heard lots of comments previously about people having issues with traction with the DCT LC but it seems there are ways around it. Good for you guys
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