Launch control as std :-)

RSgeoff · Oct 9, 2011

Well I found out the car has launch control fitted as standard yesterday - well impressed.

Car stopped / in first gear / clutch in (of course) / foot flat on the accelerator and it sits at approx 4500 rpm - ideal for the perfect launch.

Gotta love these cars !

S.E.C.T. · Oct 9, 2011

Hmmm, something else to try! I imagine there is going to be a lot of wheelspin!

RSgeoff · Oct 9, 2011

Not if ground dry and tyres warm.

S.E.C.T. · Oct 9, 2011

I'll let you know how I get on

AndrewJB · Oct 9, 2011

Its not launch control its to protect the Clutch etc, Most of them have it

/dev/null · Oct 9, 2011

AndrewJB said:
Its not launch control its to protect the Clutch etc, Most of them have it

Yep, it's there as a safety feature, nothing else.

AndrewJB · Oct 9, 2011

It does work quite well though :cartman:

at first when i did it i thought the car was in limp mode

RobH · Oct 9, 2011

4500rpm for the perfect launch hmmm not so sure about that one :blink:

m0rk · Oct 9, 2011

It's just a limiter that is lower because you're static.

Even my wife's 1.6TDi Copa has this (albeit at a lower point)

Carry on smoking your clutches though

S.E.C.T. · Oct 9, 2011

Well it was too wet today so didn't try, but after reading the above I might not bother!

tonto · Oct 9, 2011

this works on diesels only iirc?

AndrewJB · Oct 9, 2011

OP has a Cupra so Obviously not

rosshutchie · Oct 9, 2011

My cupra has it as well. I certainly wont be trying it out. Probably just fry the tyres and the clutch!

DaveysFR · Oct 9, 2011

My 07 Leon FR TDI did have this but my 07 Leon Cupra doesnt have it

Marshall · Oct 9, 2011

My R does this too but I won't be trying it as I want my clutch to last quite a bit longer :ban:

tonto · Oct 9, 2011

my FR does not do this ...

Marshall · Oct 9, 2011

tonto said:
my FR does not do this ...

Its nothing exciting mate just a clutch killer.

Nath. · Oct 9, 2011

It is actually lunch

control. It controls how quickly the car eats the clutch. Try it by all means but don't over do it because clutches are expensive and not covered by your warranty.

Poverty · Oct 9, 2011

raaa that is gay, cant even rev the nuts off your motor

Nath. · Oct 9, 2011

Poverty said:
raaa that is gay, cant even rev the nuts off your motor

You can in neutral, just not in gear at the lights with the clutch down. Nanny state :shrug:

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