Does having traction control help or hinder your launch? I imagine it slows you up but what about if you had a proper launch control fitted?
waynne said:So thats more than just a system which holds a preset rev at launch. You comment makes sense. Things are always so complicated with cars and there are so many factors to take into account. I think the old addage you get what you pay for kicks in with launch control.
old-git said:I disagree that launch control riobs you of time.
In case we are talking at cross purposes here, I am talking about launch control as opposed to traction control which is a different system all together.
Some tuning software,
allows you to adjust (in the PCM/ECM) the amount of spark retard in the traction control tables to the point where, when the conditions are right you can, with the TC selected "on" do full TP launches from standstill and have the tyres just scrabbling for grip without spinning any of the power away.
Problem and frustration with this is it doesn't have any temp & pressure (Density Altitude) correction. So one can only get it in the ball park for an average day.
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