Wheel spin followed by a bang?

[Martin]

I'm finding that launch control from 2200rpm works much better than 3000rpm and avoids the problem

[k_rider]

First time I experienced the reaction of the traction control, I thought I'd run over the kerb (I was turning left at a set of lights, on a wet road, when it kicked in)!

The interesting thing is, after the 15k service, the traction control seemed to activate a lot less harshly, the 'bang' had all but gone. I assumed that a firmware upgrade had been applied during the service. On the other hand, it may be that the conditions haven't replicated themselves and that my driving style has finally adapted to the characteristics of turbo lag and DSG!

[Tigger]

I'm finding that launch control from 2200rpm works much better than 3000rpm and avoids the problem

Launch Control??
how is this activated?

I had heard we had that 'feature', but never worked out how....

[zei20t]

I bet its the bush in the dogbone bashing the mount. its pretty soft from factory.

[Martin]

Being new to VAG I'm not familiar with the "dog bone" but I will look into that - thanks for the tip

The launch control is not a documented feature of the Skoda, it just seems to be in the firmware of all DSG's
Stationary (level surface, won't work on a hill), engage sport mode, turn off stability control
Now hold left foot on the brake, right foot on the gas and pick your RPM
Release the brake and the car will tear off the mark efficiently
Once you get her moving you can get deep into the throttle

Don't put your front wheels on the white lines
Don't try this on a broken/crappy surface - pointless
Stock ECU works fine
Flashed ECU needs more restraint with the throttle

[zei20t]

that works in sports mode too? I thought only manual mode. ill play with that later.

[dArK5HaD0w]

that works in sports mode too? I thought only manual mode. ill play with that later.

yup. i think it may even work in "D".

1. start engine
2. turn esp off
3. shift into triptronic ('+'/'-') or 'sport' mode.
4. with left foot on brake, apply throttle (don't floor it!) - should only rev upto 2500-3000 rpm.
if u cannot rev past 1200 rpm, u do not have launch control!
5. foot off the brakes and off u go!!

i haven't tried it yet. we'll, i haven't gone past step 4! was just checking if i had the launch control ability.

[zei20t]

I have it, so im pretty sure youll have it. ive only attempted it in manual mode.

its a pretty good feature

[Guest001]

Drive it like you own it

Not like you stole it

Will probably prevent problem.

LOL

[Difinity]

Seems that 'bang' following hard launch might prove to be axle shaft, engine mounts and what's left of the radiator once the engine stops bouncing around. Please don't ask me how I know...

[Mysticality]

The manual (TDI at least) has launch control, too!!...
Try and rev it without turning TC off and you'll see what I mean.

[roshea]

I have it, so im pretty sure youll have it. ive only attempted it in manual mode.

its a pretty good feature

Doesn't seem to exist in my car

I tried it in S, D and triptronic modes - when I rev to over about 1500 it just drops back again - won't rev higher or hold at that RPM.

[zei20t]

possibly only RS models have this feature mate

[dArK5HaD0w]

Doesn't seem to exist in my car

I tried it in S, D and triptronic modes - when I rev to over about 1500 it just drops back again - won't rev higher or hold at that RPM.

i didn't think it was available on DSG7?!?!
the RS has DSG6.

[Tigger]

Works well for me!!

I discovered it for the first time today...and feel like a teenage hoon now!