VW Polo 6R GTI quick take-off function

[VWPolo6RGTI]

OK this might sound a little weird but the VW dealer I picked up my new 2012 Polo GTI from told me that I could could achieve quicker take-offs by switching 'off' the traction control, planting the accelerator to the floor with the brake on, that the engine would rev to 3,000 rpm (achieve something similar to a high stall converter).

Is this fact or fiction?

There is nothing in the owner's manual about this, and I don't see anything on the internet about it either.

I don't really have any intention of using this function (if it exists), as I'll be looking after this baby, it's my pride & joy.
I'm just intrigued by this, that's all.

And if there's any other special functions on the 2012 Polo GTI such as rocket launchers etc, that aren't in the manual please let me know

[frozze]

That's Launch Control!

Norden Volkswagen: how to use Launch Control on the 2011 GTI. - YouTube

[pologti18t]

That's Launch Control!

Polo GTI doesn't have it as far as I know...

[VWPolo6RGTI]

Launch Control! that's it, how would I find out if my Polo GTI had it and if so where do I find out more about it.

I'm pretty sure it wasn't mentioned in the owners manual (which by the way seems unnecessarily over-complicated).

[frozze]

Oppss.. My bad. Assumed they had it for the Polo GTI.

[readerr0r]

Could be a hidden feature. Best bet is to try it somewhere safe and maybe have a vag-com cable handy if it throws up any error codes

[VWPolo6RGTI]

I think I'll leave it alone just intrigued whether my little GTI made it into the super-car stakes LOL.

[Tsuku]

You have been misinformed. The 7 speed dry clutch DSG on the Polo GTI does not support launch control. The Golf GTI uses a different 6 speed wet clutch DSG and has launch control.

[RoknRob]

Tsuku is right.

Here is a thread discussing this very thing, started long ago, before many of us received our cars...

http://www.vwwatercooled.org.au/forums/f128/polo-gti-launch-sequence-58340.html

And, btw, Happy New Year, everyone!

[VWPolo6RGTI]

Thanks for clarifying this

[Gambit]

Yes if you want to launch the 6r gti turn traction control off, pull the handbrake up , dial in 3.2k rpm let go of the hand brake and off you go! They launch pretty hard at this rpm as the turbo is in full swing

[PUZ213]

all I have to say is LOL

[prcurrie]

Yes if you want to launch the 6r gti turn traction control off, pull the handbrake up , dial in 3.2k rpm let go of the hand brake and off you go! They launch pretty hard at this rpm as the turbo is in full swing

How would the DSG like this if it became a regular thing????

[Gambit]

It loves it! And launches in a spectacular way hahaha

[RSA6RGTI]

Question I have a 6R GTI. I have tried to load the motor to launch and all it will do is just above idle. it will not go over idle. How do i get it to 2000 to 3000rpm to launch