Launch Control on MY08 GT TSI ?

[fasti06]

Ok I know that the GTI has launch control feature but does the GT as well. In this case MY08 GT TSI w/ DSG Auto.

[BarneyBoy]

Sure does!

[fasti06]

ok Barney throw us a bone! any details on this and how to use?

[jb747]

Stop the car. Place left foot firmly on brake.

Sport mode or manual

ESP off

Floor throttle - revs will rise to 3000 rpm and then stop.

Sidestep the brake...very slight pause, and then the car launches.

It's in the manual somewhere or other. Temperatures need to be in the normal range, and of course, you need a DSG gearbox.

Anyway, that's how it works in an R32. I'd expect yours to be the same.

[fasti06]

cheers JB. I actually found a few vids on youtube describing how to use launch control function

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hgEK17Ffslk&feature=related

[OPVW]

Sure does...but....you didn't hear it from me

Actually revs a bit higher than 3000rpm. It has to be the most fun a 1.4 has and possibly ever be....well....unless any of us get the pleasure of driving some F1 18,000rpm version of a similar capacity motor

[STV4SYT]

I tried it on the TDI and it didnt appear to work.. is that the case?

[tinto]

Christ if it doesn't have it i'll be due for a new clutch or two shortly.


You get a satisfying rip of wheelspin too, so you should expect that.
Then it just hooks up and rips.

[Maverick]

I tried it on the TDI and it didnt appear to work.. is that the case?

The GT Sport TDI doesn't have launch control, I guess this is a combination of things and the diesel would be main part of it. I can't see it being due to the extra amount of torque.

Only another 900kms until I can try it, I promised myself I would wait until 1000kms before I used it

[OPVW]

You're right. The GT-TDI doesn't seem to 'launch' like the petrol variants (GT, GTI, R32) It will still allow you to disengage the ESP, put it in sports mode, hold the revs at around 2750 from memory but when you release the brake it kinda just sits there thinking and then goes 'Oh yeah..we're meant to be going fast in a forward direction" engages a gear and you pull forward in a less than inspiring fashion.

[Logzy]

You're right. The GT-TDI doesn't seem to 'launch' like the petrol variants (GT, GTI, R32) It will still allow you to disengage the ESP, put it in sports mode, hold the revs at around 2750 from memory but when you release the brake it kinda just sits there thinking and then goes 'Oh yeah..we're meant to be going fast in a forward direction" engages a gear and you pull forward in a less than inspiring fashion.

I find that even when you want to take off fast.
Foot off brake, straight on go pedal is still thinks "Hmmm, ohh, ok, go fast forwards.
Its kind of annoying as the car next to you gets that one car length head start.

[Mischa]

strange that they didnt put it on the gt. surely some smart cookie has figured out how to add it though.

i get great launches with mine. foot on clutch. 2500 rpm. drop clutch and off we go bye bye tyres

[Logzy]

strange that they didnt put it on the gt. surely some smart cookie has figured out how to add it though.

i get great launches with mine. foot on clutch. 2500 rpm. drop clutch and off we go bye bye tyres

I hope so, I'd love to have it.

[understated]

I have a comfortline 2.0 tdi, and find that you can get quite a decent stall up by holding the brake with your left foot and pumping the throttle. Tried this a few weeks back and got a big dose of wheel spin. You have to release the brake at the right point though, as it is tricky.

[Purgi]

I have a comfortline 2.0 tdi, and find that you can get quite a decent stall up by holding the brake with your left foot and pumping the throttle. Tried this a few weeks back and got a big dose of wheel spin. You have to release the brake at the right point though, as it is tricky.

In other words, launch control? Errr, no.