Launch Control?

[19p4ul89]

What is this magical launch control people go on about? .. Think I'm the only numpty that isn't clued up on this

 

[Sam@NP]

Well, real launch control measures the amount of grip the driven wheels have and limits the Torque given to them from the engine to maximise your launch and then changes gear and the optimum point.

Chav launch control is just a lower rev limit when the car is stationary.

 

[DanFreemanPhoto]

Pretty sure RStuner offer a map with this on.

Should help for those essential fast getaways at the lights

 

[LiamR172]

I seen a RS 172 with launch control for sale on PH, thought the guy was just trying to make it sound faster haha

 

[19p4ul89]

Ideal for when I take it on the drag strip then? .. Is it just part of a remap?

 

[Munson]

You don't need it with 150lb/ft and 175hp.

If you do, you can't drive.

 

[19p4ul89]

Just curious as to what it was .. Heard loads of people going on about it n there's a few videos of 182's with it on YouTube

 

[p@blo]

You don't need it with 150lb/ft and 175hp.

If you do, you can't drive.

Thought this was an essential mod for traffic light GP? Coupled with pops/bangs-winner surely?

 

[Munson]

True, but a standard 182 will catch and own you in the twisties anyway. If it has Facepalmlands and Bremblol HC discs and DS2500 pads.

 

[marinemackay2003]

the EC-1 that matt from TDF sells, has launch control as standard

http://www.cliosport.net/forum/showthread.php?567076-EC-1-M-MilSpec-EC1!

 

[Adam.]

WOT box. Nim nim nim nim.

 

[Tony Hunter]

It's called a clutch.

 

[p@blo]

True, but a standard 182 will catch and own you in the twisties anyway. If it has Facepalmlands and Bremblol HC discs and DS2500 pads.

You missed removing the anti-vibration shims from under the seats. Extra 10mm lowers COG giving significantly improved traction off the line apparently. Aforementioned spec does seem pretty formidable tbf, but wouldn't bremblol 'max' offer better acceleration from the lower rotational mass of having those machined channels?

 

[mantis946]

Sounds like a dog barking

 

[Craigus]

f**k sake. In a Clio? Really?

 

[RDH]

Pointless unless you constantly tear away from traffic lights.

 

[Tony Hunter]

Sounds like a dog barking

Well w**k my dick,that's awsome.

 

[SamP]

On a NASP clio? Not so useful. Something with a decent sized turbo, then yes its useful.

 

[Daniel]

Its a cool feature in a novelty kind of way, but as above, completely pointless.

(i've had it on a 172)

 

[Tony Hunter]

Its a cool feature in a novelty kind of way, but as above, completely pointless.

(i've had it on a 172)

That does not surprise me at all,not one little bit.

 

[Daniel]

It came with the car you old c**t!

I knew you'd have something derogitory to say.

 

[Ex-User (19928)]

Even on the E46 M3s (only car I've driven with it) it's pretty redundant and only useful if you're using hot slicks. Still fun though.

 

[HighSide16]

 

[Tony Hunter]

It came with the car you old c**t!

I knew you'd have something derogitory to say.

More like,thats why you bought it,Ooooo LC fap fap fap.

 

[Daniel]

LOL!!!

 

[Sam@NP]

Why would you want a lower rev limit on your clio when its stationary? Can you not hold a steady throttle?

 

[Tony Hunter]

Why would you want a lower rev limit on your clio when its stationary? Can you not hold a steady throttle?

Put your cap on sideways and dip to the beat man.

 

[Eddie.]

Totally useless, as said, if you cant manage 175bhp then you need shooting.

Might be useful if you have a blue bucket ram intake, gains around 100hp iirc.

 

[19p4ul89]

Ahh right.. cheers for that guys

 

[Adamm.]

Flol at some of the comments in this thread! haha

 

[Adamio]

The Ph1 i bought as a runabout has it

I've never used it, can't see the point

 

[MonkeyKnifeFight]

Its a cool feature in a novelty kind of way, but as above, completely pointless.

(i've had it on a 172)

The 182 i sold you has launch control!! and a new gearbox as of Nov 2010.. (which you didnt meantion in your ad)

 

[rarerims]

Race logic traction control? That's a good bit of kit, I have it in my car Usually over £500 to buy unless you're lucky and buy a car with it fitted. Soooo many wires though!

It's quite clever, it will pull 1 injector pulse in 4 if it detects wheelspin, if that doesn't bring it under control / within the parameters you've set, it'll pull a second pulse in 4, and then go up to 3 I think if needs be. It lets you get the most possible power down, unlike OEM traction control that just kills any fun.

Not sure you'd need it on a Clio unless you were pushing big power, or just enjoy being lead footed everywhere

 

[TomBear]

am i the only person that want a big button in my car that says ''launch''

 

[TheEvilGiraffe]

Launch control ? Well it controls your launch. Observe:



If you need/want that in a 172, you need to get out more...

 

[Silent_Scone]

You were right to put a question mark, pointless on a 172..standard at least

Only thing I've driven (and used) with launch control is an M3 and that's just as s**t. Hit a cat with an electric fly swatter and see what happens. Same effect

Only with the cat you don't hit anything

 

[TheEvilGiraffe]

FLOL you don't need LC on an M3 either FFS.

I'm an utter RWD noob with a heavy right foot, and I got to the shiny side of the law in my housemates bus in no time at all even with a hefty sidestep on the clutch (oops was that me FULLPOWEEEERRRRR) .. there was no need for launch control with tyres wider than my own car haha !