[nomoracin]

Noob here...

What is the ideal RPM to launch at? I have a 6MT...where does DCT launch at? ..should a 6MT be launched at the same RPM as DCT?

I should be receiving my Dragy GPS within the next few days, so I wanted to attempt to put out some numbers (stock, CS, Stage 1 using BM3).

I know my numbers will probably be lower than a more experienced driver, but at least I can show my differences...assuming I can stay consistent with my launching/driving.

[warrenw]

I don't launch at any RPM under 8,250.

[infinitekidM2C]

Originally Posted by warrenw

I don't launch at any RPM under 8,250.

Lol

I usually try to launch just above 2000 rpm which is pretty low but this is a torquey beast.

[2PUTT]

you'll have more fun with this car on a road course. just my 2 cents...pictured is me on my 135is. it'll be less stress on your car than doing launches.

[MartyE12345]

I think I have launched the car twice. I forget what the default RPM is maybe around 3k rpm? When I first did it I just did the default and there was a little wheel spin but it launched pretty hard. The second time I did it I tried raising the RPMs with cruise control settings and the RPMs started bouncing around a little bit, it seemed really strange almost like what you would see with a rough idle. Like it would jump between 3300 and 3700 RPMs after after being set at 3500 and done making adjustments. The launch control item remained there the whole time and the car did launch. Anyone else have this issue? I haven’t tried it again to see if something was up or not.

[6speed_M2]

3K RPM is right where you wanna be. Dump the clutch and mess with it a few times. Depending on tires, temp & power you want to be more/less aggressive with first gear to get a good launch.

[Anthony1s]

DCT default launches at 3500rpm. What the ideal rpm is depends on a lot of things. How much power you have, condition of the pavement, what tires how hot they are and pressures, the temp outside, etc. Gotta experiment yourself to find what is best. I've only launched at 3500rpm before because I was doing it to test out or show off. Never actually dragged the car before and timed it.

[AZ-Wildcat]

Originally Posted by Anthony1s

DCT default launches at 3500rpm. What the ideal rpm is depends on a lot of things. How much power you have, condition of the pavement, what tires how hot they are and pressures, the temp outside, etc. Gotta experiment yourself to find what is best. I've only launched at 3500rpm before because I was doing it to test out or show off. Never actually dragged the car before and timed it.

Serious question... these cars have LC? How do you activate in a DCT? Wow I feel stupid now.

[ryem3]

Originally Posted by AZ-Wildcat

Serious question... these cars have LC? How do you activate in a DCT? Wow I feel stupid now.

Yes they do. ESC off. Car in manual. Hold brake, full gas. Take your foot off the brake. I'll even give it away here. The car actually launches with traction control ON and it shifts AUTOMATICALLY. Very bizarre, but that's what happens. If you launch it and try to shift manually, you'll never make it before 1st bounces off the rev limiter.
It's in the manual.

[akkando]

Originally Posted by AZ-Wildcat

Serious question... these cars have LC? How do you activate in a DCT? Wow I feel stupid now.

You should note the manual says launch control is hard on the car.

[Protatomonster]

For manual launches wouldn't MDM mode be okay or should traction be completely shut off?

[AZ-Wildcat]

Originally Posted by ryem3

Yes they do. ESC off. Car in manual. Hold brake, full gas. Take your foot off the brake. I'll even give it away here. The car actually launches with traction control ON and it shifts AUTOMATICALLY. Very bizarre, but that's what happens. If you launch it and try to shift manually, you'll never make it before 1st bounces off the rev limiter.
It's in the manual.

Cheers! I asked the service rep and he said NO, haha typical

[///M TOWN]

Originally Posted by AZ-Wildcat

Cheers! I asked the service rep and he said NO, haha typical

I absolutely hate the factory launch control.

I launch my car much faster without it.

[AZ-Wildcat]

Originally Posted by ///M TOWN

I absolutely hate the factory launch control.

I launch my car much faster without it.

Whats your secret sauce?

[///M TOWN]

Originally Posted by AZ-Wildcat

Whats your secret sauce?

For one, I don't give a crap about my rear tires, and spare them no mercy.

I just hammer it and let my M Differential do it's thing.

[AZ-Wildcat]

Originally Posted by ///M TOWN

For one, I don't give a crap about my rear tires, and spare them no mercy.

I just hammer it and let my M Differential do it's thing.

Boss move. This has also been my "launch" method.

[RickHansen]

Originally Posted by AZ-Wildcat

Boss move. This has also been my "launch" method.

Do you ride the break a bit? I find just planting it much slower

[TrentMeister]

I've had the best luck launching this car without preloading revs.

Something about it seems to trigger a serious bog on launch.

But if you just rollout hard from a dead stop she moves really well.

[contented]

Originally Posted by nomoracin

Noob here...

What is the ideal RPM to launch at? I have a 6MT...where does DCT launch at? ..should a 6MT be launched at the same RPM as DCT?

I should be receiving my Dragy GPS within the next few days, so I wanted to attempt to put out some numbers (stock, CS, Stage 1 using BM3).

I know my numbers will probably be lower than a more experienced driver, but at least I can show my differences...assuming I can stay consistent with my launching/driving.

I'm a DCT jockey, and from my viewpoint, launch control is just a gimmick and after you show it to all your buds you probably won't use it again. Smoking someone at a traffic light involves sport+, mdm (or full dsc) and full throttle. At my age, I don't go up on the roof anymore or turn traction control completely off. :-)

[Kankles]

And I haven't even put my cape on yet today. You're welcome