Launch Control -- Never Used???
09-12-2015, 04:34 PM
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09-13-2015, 01:01 AM
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LC is easy, leave it in TC and PDCC though .I have GIAC Stage 2 tune with race tubi exhaust. with traction off. my times at drag strip!1.38 Gs
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09-13-2015, 12:53 PM
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After 6300 KM and four months of ownership, yesterday I launched the car for the first time using Launch Control... the circumstances were right.
And yes, it's brutally wonderful acceleration. Somehow I felt dizzy afterwards for few minutes despite having the seat in the proper position with my body and head. I'm 43 years only. I had a passenger with me who had an emotional orgasm from excitement.
To those who didn't try it... Just do it. It sounds scary, but in the end it's just like dropping the clutch at high revs in MT but without the burn out and without stressing the engine. Yes, believe me the engine doesn't sound stressed. The LC just tells the car to launch in precision without drama.
And yes, it's brutally wonderful acceleration. Somehow I felt dizzy afterwards for few minutes despite having the seat in the proper position with my body and head. I'm 43 years only. I had a passenger with me who had an emotional orgasm from excitement.
To those who didn't try it... Just do it. It sounds scary, but in the end it's just like dropping the clutch at high revs in MT but without the burn out and without stressing the engine. Yes, believe me the engine doesn't sound stressed. The LC just tells the car to launch in precision without drama.
09-17-2015, 08:51 PM
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After all of the "no PDK for me" discussion, i waited to long to order the 991 GTS. All allocations are gone and they even removed it from the website. It looks like I may be purchasing a TT or TTS nonetheless. I realize the 991.2 will offer a MT but I don't think I want to take that risk on that first year production model. The only issue now is do I wait on the updated TT or go for it now. I can wait but how long will I have to wait. It looks like later in 2017 if Porsche goes along with the usual refresh cycle. I will not wait that long. If they could update the steering wheel and PCM that would be quite satisfying to me. I will find a way to live with the PDK I guess. 
09-17-2015, 11:48 PM
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Launch Control -- Never Used???
Originally Posted by BoxsterG
After all of the "no PDK for me" discussion, i waited to long to order the 991 GTS. All allocations are gone and they even removed it from the website. It looks like I may be purchasing a TT or TTS nonetheless. I realize the 991.2 will offer a MT but I don't think I want to take that risk on that first year production model. The only issue now is do I wait on the updated TT or go for it now. I can wait but how long will I have to wait. It looks like later in 2017 if Porsche goes along with the usual refresh cycle. I will not wait that long. If they could update the steering wheel and PCM that would be quite satisfying to me. I will find a way to live with the PDK I guess.
09-17-2015, 11:51 PM
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Launch Control -- Never Used???
Originally Posted by goin2drt
Yep, same experience. For those that are leary because they think the car will get out of control, watch the 50 LC youtube video. The car literally drives itself. You could do LC with no hands, he does it in the video. It is so fun.
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I will bet that the owner's manual tells you straight-up not to use LC until temps are normal.
Seriuosly? That's your answer?
I wonder if PWIS or the Durametric enable readout of oil temps during the last XX times launch control was used. I'll bet the former does.
I pity the poor soul that ends up with your 911 when you trade it.
12-24-2015, 06:42 PM
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Technically I suppose not. I can't imagine why anyone would want to. If you don't allow the engine and transaxle oil to come up to temperature before you hammer it you're seriously accelerating wear on engine and transaxle internals.
I will bet that the owner's manual tells you straight-up not to use LC until temps are normal.
Seriuosly? That's your answer?
I wonder if PWIS or the Durametric enable readout of oil temps during the last XX times launch control was used. I'll bet the former does.
I pity the poor soul that ends up with your 911 when you trade it.
I will bet that the owner's manual tells you straight-up not to use LC until temps are normal.
Seriuosly? That's your answer?
I wonder if PWIS or the Durametric enable readout of oil temps during the last XX times launch control was used. I'll bet the former does.
I pity the poor soul that ends up with your 911 when you trade it.
12-25-2015, 09:35 AM
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Everyone must go out today and give it a try if you have not!
