Any of you guys ever launch their autos.
10-15-2009, 05:25 AM
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I'd be more cautious launching with an automatic.
10-15-2009, 05:29 AM
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Originally Posted by Bob525D' post='1032410' date='Oct 14 2009, 05:06 PM
Just wondered if any of you guys have ever launched your autos, I have never done it but to be honest i am not sure i will ever do it. Diesels are very torquey so it may do some serious damage to the box.
My technique (for a Steptronic).
1. Apply full braking.
2. DSC/DTC off (hold button down for about 4-5 seconds)
3. Turn off AC
4. Shift into M1
5. Floor the accelerator
6. Release the brake once the engine revs high and keep the accelerator floored.
7. Enjoy
10-15-2009, 05:37 AM
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FYI: 525D with 2497ccm? ,177hp has 400Nm torque at 2000 turns/minute.
I launched my car several times without braking things.
It makes a lotta fun. Try it:
disable DTC,
hold down brake,floor the gas pedal and let the brake go when the engine revs enough.
I love it when a crappy V dub GOlf 2/3 driver stands beside me at the traffic light.
BTW: I kick ass almost every car with this method at the traffic light, but only the first 100-200meters
Edit:sdg1871 was faster
I launched my car several times without braking things.
It makes a lotta fun. Try it:
disable DTC,
hold down brake,floor the gas pedal and let the brake go when the engine revs enough.
I love it when a crappy V dub GOlf 2/3 driver stands beside me at the traffic light.
BTW: I kick ass almost every car with this method at the traffic light, but only the first 100-200meters
Edit:sdg1871 was faster
10-15-2009, 05:42 AM
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Don't y'all find that by trying to launch with DSC off you're just sat there burning up rubber? If the intention of the launch is to show off, then cool. But if it's to get a great start (e.g. for a 0-60 time or 1/4m time) then it's not all that suitable.
10-15-2009, 05:45 AM
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Originally Posted by DD_545i' post='1033018' date='Oct 15 2009, 06:42 AM
Don't y'all find that by trying to launch with DSC off you're just sat there burning up rubber? If the intention of the launch is to show off, then cool. But if it's to get a great start (e.g. for a 0-60 time or 1/4m time) then it's not all that suitable.
10-15-2009, 05:54 AM
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Originally Posted by swajames' post='1033020' date='Oct 15 2009, 03:45 PM
That's right, but unless you have a tiny bit of wheelspin on launch you're not going to get the best possible time.
10-15-2009, 09:38 AM
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Originally Posted by ivano' post='1033012' date='Oct 15 2009, 08:37 AM
FYI: 525D with 2497ccm? ,177hp has 400Nm torque at 2000 turns/minute.
I launched my car several times without braking things.
It makes a lotta fun. Try it:
disable DTC,
hold down brake,floor the gas pedal and let the brake go when the engine revs enough.
I love it when a crappy V dub GOlf 2/3 driver stands beside me at the traffic light.
BTW: I kick ass almost every car with this method at the traffic light, but only the first 100-200meters
Edit:sdg1871 was faster
I launched my car several times without braking things.
It makes a lotta fun. Try it:
disable DTC,
hold down brake,floor the gas pedal and let the brake go when the engine revs enough.
I love it when a crappy V dub GOlf 2/3 driver stands beside me at the traffic light.
BTW: I kick ass almost every car with this method at the traffic light, but only the first 100-200meters
Edit:sdg1871 was faster
Thanks for all the replies, I will need to give it a try sometime when i am feeling brave.
10-15-2009, 09:51 AM
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Originally Posted by Bob525D' post='1033154' date='Oct 15 2009, 07:38 PM
Thanks for all the replies, I will need to give it a try sometime when i am feeling brave.
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Originally Posted by DD_545i' post='1033169' date='Oct 15 2009, 12:51 PM
You might find, as I did, that at 1,000 rpm (which might seem low) you start to feel a bit uncomfortable about what you might be doing to your car with your foot on the brake. I certainly don't ever plan to try it with more than 1k rpm.
