05-10-2017, 04:47 PM | #1 |
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Launch Control
Sorry if this is posted elsewhere but I confused on if there is or isn't Launch Control on the 1LE. I've been told no and I've seen if you put the car in track and so on. How does it work, if it even has it at all? Thanks!
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05-10-2017, 04:50 PM | #2 |
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Yes, it has it. I haven't used it yet so other than saying yes, I can't be of much help, but someone will chime in with details. Also, it's in the manual. You can create a mychevy account with your VIN and then download and search an electronic copy.
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05-10-2017, 04:54 PM | #3 |
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A Launch Control feature is
available, within Competitive Driving Mode, to allow the driver to achieve high levels of vehicle acceleration in a straight line. Launch Control is a form of traction control that manages tire spin while launching the vehicle. This feature is intended for use during closed course race events where consistent zero to sixty and quarter mile times are desirable. Launch Control is only available when the following criteria are met: . Competitive Driving Mode is selected. . The vehicle is not moving. . The steering wheel is pointing straight. Manual Transmissions . The clutch is pressed and the vehicle is in 1 (First) gear. . The accelerator pedal is rapidly applied 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 to stabilize. A smooth, quick release of the clutch, while maintaining the fully pressed accelerator pedal, will manage wheel slip. Complete shifts are described in Manual Transmission 0 229.
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05-10-2017, 07:59 PM | #4 |
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Put it in track mode. Double tap the traction control button, select sport 1 or 2, or track again in the ptm menu. Make sure car is not moving, steering wheel is straight. Fully depress clutch while in 1st gear, stomp gas down to wot and hold. Rpms will even out at 3500ish rpms. When you're ready, release the clutch in a quick smooth motion, don't just drop it. I used it at LS fest at the drags and for the 3S challenge. It works pretty good, although I felt I was able to launch harder without it.
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01-02-2018, 11:39 AM | #5 |
Drives: 2018 Camaro 1SS 1LE Join Date: Apr 2017
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Launch Control
On my car RPM seems to hover at 5000 while doing launch control. I have seen it posted here and other sites listed anywhere from 3500 - 4500. My settings are OEM so wondering if RPMs of 5000 is correct.
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01-02-2018, 03:43 PM | #6 |
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Mine was 3500 when I tried it.
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01-02-2018, 06:15 PM | #7 |
Haven't tried launch control so i can't say where mine is but don't know if I would want to launch at 5000. I know our half shafts are beefed up but you definitely would not want to dump the clutch at that rpm but let it out smooth and good luck with excessive tire spin.
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01-03-2018, 07:43 AM | #8 |
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Launch control holds the gas for you, mine is 4500rpm you still need to have a smooth quick release of the clutch to be effective. If you " dump" the clutch or " side step the clutch" it will either spin tires too much and cut the power or it will go sideways either way no good. Seen people on you tube dumping the clutch at the track the car bogs bad to avoid blowing the tires off! Then they wonder why their sixty foot time sucks. Which equates to slow quarter mile elapsed time
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01-03-2018, 09:52 AM | #9 |
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If you put it in PTM, Race, it goes to 3500. everything else its 5k and basically just helps you lay nasty burnouts.
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01-03-2018, 10:51 AM | #10 |
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01-03-2018, 10:54 AM | #11 |
Drives: 2017 Camaro 1LE Join Date: May 2017
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Launch control not that good with street/oem tires. With radials it would be better. Better to self launch around 2k with street/oem tires.
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Pretty sure all the LC modes are 3500. But launch control can't be accessed from Touring mode. Only Sport mode w/ Competitive Driving traction mode on or in the PTM modes.
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01-06-2018, 05:43 PM | #13 |
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hmm, maybe i have something else on then. Last time i used Launch control, it would cut power to the wheels to not spin tired at all.
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01-06-2018, 07:49 PM | #14 |
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Try letting the clutch out slower. If you dump it you get a bog..
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