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RoketRdr · 07-12-2012, 10:00 AM

Actually you do NOT want to dump the clutch as in side-step it or dump it. Release the clutch quickly but smoothly and don't "dump" or "side-step" it. And yes...you leave the throttle to the floor and never lift it even for a split second. Once the ECM see's less than 100% throttle position it will take you out of launch control mode.

joes407 · 07-12-2012, 10:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Blueclyde

First activate PTM. Push in clutch. Put in 1st. Accelerator pedal to the floor quickly.

the key is to stomp the gas down, if you ease the throttle up it doesnt rev lock

Russell James · 07-12-2012, 12:34 PM

The clutch has to be released very fast. Not side stepped, but as fast as you can pull your foot back. Any slower and it's a good chance at smoking the clutch.

It's a feature I'll never use on my SS, seen too many people break all kinds of parts trying to use it - just out of curiosity. The ZL1 having better parts, should be better.... but all that wheel hop on a clutch dump can destroy even the strongest drivetrain parts. A good driver can use their feet for launch control.

2SSwhiteL99 · 07-14-2012, 09:02 PM

Hi guys, I put them on my L99 earlier today and I have noticed a huge difference on the throttle responce the on the car now. It accelerates way quicker, I love it!

2SSwhiteL99 · 07-14-2012, 09:05 PM

Sorry wrong forum my bad. I just put the ZL1's accelerator pedal on my L99.

OldScoolCamaro · 07-14-2012, 09:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Russell James

The clutch has to be released very fast. Not side stepped, but as fast as you can pull your foot back. Any slower and it's a good chance at smoking the clutch.

It's a feature I'll never use on my SS, seen too many people break all kinds of parts trying to use it - just out of curiosity. The ZL1 having better parts, should be better.... but all that wheel hop on a clutch dump can destroy even the strongest drivetrain parts. A good driver can use their feet for launch control.

...theres is no wheel hop in the ZL1 using launch control.

wyoming zl1 · 07-15-2012, 12:07 AM

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Originally Posted by IcePick06

I've done it both ways but found it to be a little bit faster only pressing the clutch in half way. For whatever reason the Camaro has a really narrow "FRICTION" zone in the clutch, much more narrow than any other car I've driven. Therefore, the clutch engages about about 1.5-2 inches of pedal travel so that's all you really need to use when either regular shifting or no lift shifting. It will require some practice and mental adjustment at first with the no lift and you will get a "surge" of power as the torque is held up when you shift just like you do when POWER shifting...since that is essentially what you are doing anyway

I got a chance to try this today. Thanks for the info. Made 2 shots at it using launch control and no lift shift, and one pass with launch control, but lifting in between shifts and one pass with all nanies off. The car is alot of fun and I can diffenitly use some more practice.

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Originally Posted by OldScoolCamaro

...theres is no wheel hop in the ZL1 using launch control.

Out of three Launches with the launch control on, i did get wheel hop on one pass. I dont have much time behind the wheel doing this so it may just be someting I am doing wrong

rextremeak · 07-16-2012, 12:54 PM

I also had trouble the 1st time i tried. I fiddled with a few different things to get it to work. Pretty sure mine didn't work the first time because i had my cruise control set to on.

ZL1 Brian · 07-16-2012, 09:30 PM

Tried the launch control at the track last Frday and it gave me too much tire spin, and I used mode 4. I had my best time without it. I also need more practice but still fun! I'm going to get some drag radials and try the launch control again. No lift shift works really goog. Kept the car at around 4500 rpm's in between shifts. The heads up display w the shift points was nice to. Can't wait to go out again!

camarogolfguy · 07-16-2012, 09:34 PM

amen brother

camarofreak · 07-17-2012, 05:23 PM

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Originally Posted by ZL1 Brian

Tried the launch control at the track last Frday and it gave me too much tire spin, and I used mode 4. I had my best time without it. I also need more practice but still fun! I'm going to get some drag radials and try the launch control again. No lift shift works really goog. Kept the car at around 4500 rpm's in between shifts. The heads up display w the shift points was nice to. Can't wait to go out again!

What were your times?

rmyers · 07-17-2012, 06:08 PM

Google "Ranger driver mod". This guy has some great tips on how to launch a Z06 that I think would apply to our Z's as well or any car with a manual gear box and plenty of hp/torque! He holds the current record of fastest run in a stock Z06 with DR's...High 10'sec pass!!!!

Silverguardrail · 07-17-2012, 06:14 PM

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Originally Posted by rmyers

Google "Ranger driver mod". This guy has some great tips on how to launch a Z06 that I think would apply to our Z's as well or any car with a manual gear box and plenty of hp/torque! He holds the current record of fastest run in a stock Z06 with street tires...High 10'sec pass!!!!

http://www.rangeracceleration.com/

stardok · 07-19-2012, 10:45 PM

So once I get launched can I just keep the gas pedal down while I use the clutch to go through the gears?

07-17-2012, 06:08 PM	#26
rmyers Drives: Both American Made Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 781	Google "Ranger driver mod". This guy has some great tips on how to launch a Z06 that I think would apply to our Z's as well or any car with a manual gear box and plenty of hp/torque! He holds the current record of fastest run in a stock Z06 with DR's...High 10'sec pass!!!! __________________ 2012 ZL1 #213 M6 Black on Black 2013 ZL1 #2638 Convertible Auto 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 2011 GMC Seirra HD Denali Last edited by rmyers; 07-18-2012 at 09:26 AM.

07-12-2012, 10:00 AM	#15
RoketRdr Drives: 2010 Duramax; 2012 CTS-V Coupe Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Houston, Tx Posts: 387	Actually you do NOT want to dump the clutch as in side-step it or dump it. Release the clutch quickly but smoothly and don't "dump" or "side-step" it. And yes...you leave the throttle to the floor and never lift it even for a split second. Once the ECM see's less than 100% throttle position it will take you out of launch control mode.

07-12-2012, 12:34 PM	#17
Russell James Drives: '15 SS 1LE, '69 Z28 drag car Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Mich Posts: 4,482	The clutch has to be released very fast. Not side stepped, but as fast as you can pull your foot back. Any slower and it's a good chance at smoking the clutch. It's a feature I'll never use on my SS, seen too many people break all kinds of parts trying to use it - just out of curiosity. The ZL1 having better parts, should be better.... but all that wheel hop on a clutch dump can destroy even the strongest drivetrain parts. A good driver can use their feet for launch control.

07-14-2012, 09:02 PM	#18
2SSwhiteL99 Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS L99 white and red Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Fort worth, Tx Posts: 6 View My Garage	Hi guys, I put them on my L99 earlier today and I have noticed a huge difference on the throttle responce the on the car now. It accelerates way quicker, I love it!

07-14-2012, 09:05 PM	#19
2SSwhiteL99 Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS L99 white and red Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Fort worth, Tx Posts: 6 View My Garage	Sorry wrong forum my bad. I just put the ZL1's accelerator pedal on my L99.

07-16-2012, 12:54 PM	#22
rextremeak Drives: Ashen Grey ZL1 #1109 Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 35	I also had trouble the 1st time i tried. I fiddled with a few different things to get it to work. Pretty sure mine didn't work the first time because i had my cruise control set to on.

07-16-2012, 09:30 PM	#23
ZL1 Brian Drives: 2012 Camaro ZL1 Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Tacoma Posts: 83 View My Garage	Tried the launch control at the track last Frday and it gave me too much tire spin, and I used mode 4. I had my best time without it. I also need more practice but still fun! I'm going to get some drag radials and try the launch control again. No lift shift works really goog. Kept the car at around 4500 rpm's in between shifts. The heads up display w the shift points was nice to. Can't wait to go out again!

07-16-2012, 09:34 PM	#24
camarogolfguy Camarogolfguy Drives: 2012 ssrs Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Northern MI Posts: 240 View My Garage	amen brother

07-19-2012, 10:45 PM	#28
stardok Drives: 2012 ZL1 #1657 Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Castaic, CA Posts: 116 View My Garage	So once I get launched can I just keep the gas pedal down while I use the clutch to go through the gears?