Cant get any good launches (A10)

SliChillax · 07-29-2019, 04:21 AM

Hey guys what launch control settings are you using to get good launches? My best launch so far is 4.7 0-62mph and I can't seem to get any better even after warming the factory tires. Launch control is properly activated and everything but should I leave it in automatic or what? I have a drag even next week and I'd like to beat some Germans at the quarter mile. My car is a bone stock ZL1 A10.

Krzfst · 07-29-2019, 04:35 AM

Track mode in drive don't think you can out do computer unless you get a tune and toque management reset

SliChillax · 07-29-2019, 04:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Krzfst

Track mode in drive don't think you can out do computer unless you get a tune and toque management reset

I tried putting everything in track and traction mode in sport 1 or sport 2 and still cant get off the line quick enough. I just wanna get a launch under 3.8 seconds and I'm happy.

Gunkk · 07-29-2019, 05:23 AM

The best I've done in my vert to from a standstill to 60mph is 3.7 sec.

Setup & Conditions: Factory bone stock car on original tires. Mode was set to: Sport-Sport-Sport-Sport (Verts don't have PTM). 75F ambient, altitude was <50ft, high morning FLorida humidity... so DA was maybe ~1000ft. 93 pump gas. Surface was a a dry, unprepped asphalt rural highway. Tires were warm from a ~20 mile cruise.

Suggestions: Roll into the throttle, don't mash it. Use Sport mode, which allows more wheel spin. Or if you're good you can turn everything off. IMO, Track mode will limit output to avoid spinning the wheels, which is good on a track to avoid wrecking your ride, but not good for max effort in a straight line.

ScatPack · 07-29-2019, 06:39 AM

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Originally Posted by SliChillax

I tried putting everything in track and traction mode in sport 1 or sport 2 and still cant get off the line quick enough. I just wanna get a launch under 3.8 seconds and I'm happy.

You need a sticky tire. With my A8 scat, I was only able to pull 4.7 no matter what I did bone stock on the stock tires. I put on some MT ET Street R's, still bone stock other than that, and I was able to pull 3.6 just straight stabbing it from a dead stop. Traction makes all the difference. I backed that up with a 3.7 and 3.8. This was all on the street in like 50* weather/dry pavement.

Markoz28 · 07-29-2019, 06:49 AM

What was your tire pressure?

Boo · 07-29-2019, 09:14 AM

Your rear tire preassure needs to be around 24...25. Put your suspension in tour so the car sits back on the rear tires. I wouldn't use launch. Just get your tires warm with a burn out. All you want to do is throttle down smoothly so you grip and dont slip...it takes practice. Ive run 3.5...3.4 and one 3.3. Almost all in sport with a double tap on the traction control so all nannies are off. It takes practice!

BDivine76 · 07-29-2019, 10:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Boo

Your rear tire preassure needs to be around 24...25. Put your suspension in tour so the car sits back on the rear tires. I wouldn't use launch. Just get your tires warm with a burn out. All you want to do is throttle down smoothly so you grip and dont slip...it takes practice. Ive run 3.5...3.4 and one 3.3. Almost all in sport with a double tap on the traction control so all nannies are off. It takes practice!

What he said. I got my best times not using LC. Turn off all the nannies and roll into the throttle. I also manually shifted as a few times the tranny would get a bit confused after a little wheel spin. A few times it wanted to upshift too early after the tires bit.

Lafourche1 · 07-29-2019, 10:37 AM

I would also suggest using a little brake torque to about ~1700-1800 RPMS. You still need to roll into the throttle, but you are bit into the boost as you start out.

SFV1LE · 07-29-2019, 02:15 PM

What is top speed in 1st gear with A10? I have an M6 and it's crazy how fast you can go in 1st. Do people recommend staying in first up to 60 for 0-60 run in an M6, or shifting to 2nd?

I do sometimes miss the AWD advantage of my 500 whp Evo X with SST (DCT), that thing could launch like a MFer in auto mode--just mash throttle and go with that turbo slingshot feeling. Then I remember all the problems with mods breaking and I get over it :-)

viurniel · 07-29-2019, 02:26 PM

I can do a 15 second burnout and still get the tires to spin like crazy. It is all about learning that throttle control.

unavailablezl1 · 07-29-2019, 02:36 PM

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Originally Posted by SliChillax

Hey guys what launch control settings are you using to get good launches? My best launch so far is 4.7 0-62mph and I can't seem to get any better even after warming the factory tires. Launch control is properly activated and everything but should I leave it in automatic or what? I have a drag even next week and I'd like to beat some Germans at the quarter mile. My car is a bone stock ZL1 A10.

Pesky Germans. What do they know about cars....?

collinms · 07-29-2019, 07:06 PM

Launch control works fine on my car. Maybe you guys are setting the launch rpm too high. I get 3.4 to 3.6 range consistently.

bobby35ny · 07-29-2019, 07:34 PM

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Originally Posted by collinms

Launch control works fine on my car. Maybe you guys are setting the launch rpm too high. I get 3.4 to 3.6 range consistently.

I get 3.7 all day long with a power brake and stock tire psi.

What are your LC numbers if you don't mind me asking, I had crappy times with LC. Maybe my LC rpm is wrong.

07-29-2019, 04:21 AM	#1
SliChillax Drives: Camaro ZL1 A10, F-Type R, RR Sport Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Albania Posts: 216	Cant get any good launches (A10) Hey guys what launch control settings are you using to get good launches? My best launch so far is 4.7 0-62mph and I can't seem to get any better even after warming the factory tires. Launch control is properly activated and everything but should I leave it in automatic or what? I have a drag even next week and I'd like to beat some Germans at the quarter mile. My car is a bone stock ZL1 A10.

07-29-2019, 04:35 AM	#2
Krzfst Drives: 2017zl1 Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: Akron,ohio Posts: 6	Launch Track mode in drive don't think you can out do computer unless you get a tune and toque management reset

07-29-2019, 10:37 AM	#9
Lafourche1 Drives: 2019 CLA 450 Mercedes Join Date: May 2016 Location: South Louisiana Posts: 1,107	I would also suggest using a little brake torque to about ~1700-1800 RPMS. You still need to roll into the throttle, but you are bit into the boost as you start out. __________________ 2019 Lunar Blue Metallic Mercedes CLS 450 2021 C43 AMG Mercedes Coupe Metallic Cardinal Red 2014 Lincoln MKT EcoBoost (The Bus)

07-29-2019, 02:15 PM	#10
SFV1LE Drives: 2018 Hyper Blue ZL1 1LE Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: CA Posts: 1,360	What is top speed in 1st gear with A10? I have an M6 and it's crazy how fast you can go in 1st. Do people recommend staying in first up to 60 for 0-60 run in an M6, or shifting to 2nd? I do sometimes miss the AWD advantage of my 500 whp Evo X with SST (DCT), that thing could launch like a MFer in auto mode--just mash throttle and go with that turbo slingshot feeling. Then I remember all the problems with mods breaking and I get over it :-) Last edited by SFV1LE; 07-29-2019 at 04:14 PM.

07-29-2019, 05:23 AM	#4
Gunkk Thank you Al Oppenheiser! Drives: Red Hot A10 ZL1 Convertible Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Sarasota, FL Posts: 4,973 View My Garage	The best I've done in my vert to from a standstill to 60mph is 3.7 sec. Setup & Conditions: Factory bone stock car on original tires. Mode was set to: Sport-Sport-Sport-Sport (Verts don't have PTM). 75F ambient, altitude was <50ft, high morning FLorida humidity... so DA was maybe ~1000ft. 93 pump gas. Surface was a a dry, unprepped asphalt rural highway. Tires were warm from a ~20 mile cruise. Suggestions: Roll into the throttle, don't mash it. Use Sport mode, which allows more wheel spin. Or if you're good you can turn everything off. IMO, Track mode will limit output to avoid spinning the wheels, which is good on a track to avoid wrecking your ride, but not good for max effort in a straight line.

07-29-2019, 06:49 AM	#6
Markoz28 Drives: 18 ZL1 nightfall grey A10 Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: RGV Texas Posts: 1,527	What was your tire pressure?

07-29-2019, 09:14 AM	#7
Boo Drives: 2017 ZL1 A10 Nightfall Grey Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Tampa Posts: 315	Your rear tire preassure needs to be around 24...25. Put your suspension in tour so the car sits back on the rear tires. I wouldn't use launch. Just get your tires warm with a burn out. All you want to do is throttle down smoothly so you grip and dont slip...it takes practice. Ive run 3.5...3.4 and one 3.3. Almost all in sport with a double tap on the traction control so all nannies are off. It takes practice!

07-29-2019, 02:26 PM	#11
viurniel @viurniel Drives: 19 ZLE A10, 15 2SS, 90 300ZXTT Join Date: May 2016 Location: Miami Posts: 409	I can do a 15 second burnout and still get the tires to spin like crazy. It is all about learning that throttle control.

07-29-2019, 07:06 PM	#13
collinms Drives: 2017 ZL1 A10 Summit White Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: Cumming, Georgia Posts: 511	Launch control works fine on my car. Maybe you guys are setting the launch rpm too high. I get 3.4 to 3.6 range consistently.

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