Launch control

[bluenose172]

I think it's activated in Cupra mode, turn off the TC, left foot on the brake, floor the accelerator with the right, foot off the brake, go.

 

[simonali]

The turn off TC bit is the problem. That'll work in a Golf R/S3, but not a powerful FWD car!

 

[AndrewJB]

Our best launch at Santa Pod came with TC off, Manual launch

With the launch control it span up like hell

 

[Seastormer]

I think it's activated in Cupra mode, turn off the TC, left foot on the brake, floor the accelerator with the right, foot off the brake, go.

Thanks I'll try that, when I get the car.

 

[Seastormer]

The turn off TC bit is the problem. That'll work in a Golf R/S3, but not a powerful FWD car!

The new Cupra 280 can have the TC turned fully off, I was told on test drive day.

 

[Blunteh]

He means the front wheels will spin like hell, not that TC can't be turned off.. Golf R and S3 are 4WD so get better traction at launch, hence a lot less spin (as weight is shunted to the back at launch (watch the Evo M235i vs Leon Cupra drag race video from 1:40 for an example: evo.co.uk/videos/planetevovideos/292315/bmw_m235i_vs_seat_leon_cupra_drag_race_video.html ))


AndrewJB - Guess on the strip the best launch was achieved by gradually increasing the throttle ? i.e. proper driving rather than mashing the go peddle...

 

[simonali]

That is what I meant, yes. Apparently, all the Cupra does when using LC is make lots of tyre smoke!

 

[Seastormer]

Thanks, so launch control is not worth a toss then, just get the car moving and then give it some beans and try to avoid wheel spin.

 

[Blunteh]

Yup.... "Launch Control" appears to be a classic contradiction in terms

 

[Angelmikey511]

Guys, I'm new to having a descent car. Can you tell me how you even use launch control. Spent all this money and didn't even know it had it. Thanks

 

[tuan21]

Is the LC safe for trasmission?

 

[Seastormer]

Is the LC safe for trasmission?

Has to be, it comes standard, wont do your tyres a lot of good though. PS since I first asked about this, I read that Auto Express got their best 0 to 60 (Cupra 280) time of 5.5 using the LC, so it can't be all bad.

 

[Angelmikey511]

Has to be, it comes standard, wont do your tyres a lot of good though. PS since I first asked about this, I read that Auto Express got their best 0 to 60 (Cupra 280) time of 5.5 using the LC, so it can't be all bad.

How do you use it please?

 

[Seastormer]

How do you use it please?

Already stated in this thread, read from top of page.

 

[andylvzsam]

Hey guys not sure if it's the same thing. I have a 1.6tdi 2012 Leon so it's not the cupra or fr, but when I am stopped, clutch in, first gear the car only revs to 2.5k, soon as I let off the clutch the car goes. In my opinion it seems like its some sort of launch control as I have watched videos on YouTube about other cars with launch control and it's kind of similar, but it's only a 1.6tdi with 105bhp, Any suggestions? Thanks

 

[simonali]

I've had the car 7 months now and still haven't tried LC yet...

 

[kazand]

Hey guys not sure if it's the same thing. I have a 1.6tdi 2012 Leon so it's not the cupra or fr, but when I am stopped, clutch in, first gear the car only revs to 2.5k, soon as I let off the clutch the car goes. In my opinion it seems like its some sort of launch control as I have watched videos on YouTube about other cars with launch control and it's kind of similar, but it's only a 1.6tdi with 105bhp, Any suggestions? Thanks

It's a safety feature to prevent you over revving the engine at rest.

 

[andylvzsam]

It's a safety feature to prevent you over revving the engine at rest.

Ok thank you

 

[DEAN0]

It's a safety feature to prevent you over revving the engine at rest.

Yep - it really winds the MOT testers up cos their instructions say to rev the car for the soot test.

 

[AndrewJB]

I've had the car 7 months now and still haven't tried LC yet...

Not worth bothering with IMHO.