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Ahmed · 24th October 2002, 09:02 PM

Anyone have this installed or thinking of having it installed?

In short how good actually is it?

Cheers,
AK

Brenhan · 25th October 2002, 01:33 AM

I have launch control and flat shift in my GTR , it works ok , it certainly makes it alot easier to launch .

Matt_S · 25th October 2002, 09:11 AM

The best bit about Launch is that you can flat foot it at a standstill, the rev limit set at say 4k rpm. You actually make boost! WHereas if you just rev it to 4k rpm, you may just see the boost gauge flicker. Thats what makes the difference (IMHO)

Durzel · 25th October 2002, 10:06 AM

My PFC PRO apparently has launch control.. haven't fiddled about with it much though.

Ahmed · 25th October 2002, 11:51 AM

Any recommedations for a good Launch Control System for R33 GTR's?

Sounds like something worth investigating into more

Cheers,
AK

DCD · 25th October 2002, 01:45 PM

Do GTRs really need launch control??

Ahmed · 25th October 2002, 01:57 PM

Sounds like a worthwhile thing to have along with Traction control for those wintery days

Not to sure of the answer to that myself DCD hence asking around mate

Cheers
AK
The Original Scouser...

Brenhan · 28th October 2002, 08:25 AM

I think you will find the only traction control that will work in a GTR is a light right foot , if 4 wheels are spinning then there is no measurement of true ground speed . Launch control is only useful for drag racing , where you can make more power by having WOT and building boost . my car makes close to 1 bar boost when I am using it , before I drop the clutch . it is very hard on the engine with an ignition cut rev limiter as it backfires alot .

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25th October 2002, 01:33 AM	#2 (permalink)
Brenhan GTR Register Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: waikato NZ Posts: 264	I have launch control and flat shift in my GTR , it works ok , it certainly makes it alot easier to launch .

25th October 2002, 09:11 AM	#3 (permalink)
Matt_S GTR Register Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Essex of course Posts: 553	The best bit about Launch is that you can flat foot it at a standstill, the rev limit set at say 4k rpm. You actually make boost! WHereas if you just rev it to 4k rpm, you may just see the boost gauge flicker. Thats what makes the difference (IMHO)

25th October 2002, 10:06 AM	#4 (permalink)
Durzel GTR Register Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Wiltshire Posts: 3,622	My PFC PRO apparently has launch control.. haven't fiddled about with it much though.

25th October 2002, 11:51 AM	#5 (permalink)
Ahmed GTR Register Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Merseyside Posts: 127	Any recommedations for a good Launch Control System for R33 GTR's? Sounds like something worth investigating into more Cheers, AK

25th October 2002, 01:45 PM	#6 (permalink)
DCD GTR Register Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Tokyo Posts: 9,337	Do GTRs really need launch control??

25th October 2002, 01:57 PM	#7 (permalink)
Ahmed GTR Register Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Merseyside Posts: 127	Sounds like a worthwhile thing to have along with Traction control for those wintery days Not to sure of the answer to that myself DCD hence asking around mate Cheers AK The Original Scouser...

28th October 2002, 08:25 AM	#8 (permalink)
Brenhan GTR Register Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: waikato NZ Posts: 264	I think you will find the only traction control that will work in a GTR is a light right foot , if 4 wheels are spinning then there is no measurement of true ground speed . Launch control is only useful for drag racing , where you can make more power by having WOT and building boost . my car makes close to 1 bar boost when I am using it , before I drop the clutch . it is very hard on the engine with an ignition cut rev limiter as it backfires alot .