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Re: Drag race tips
« Reply #15 on: April 03, 2012, 10:39:44 pm »
My favourite tip for using launch control is.....

...don't use launch control  :grin: It puts you into a frenzy of wheelspin.

Just try to get into 2nd and 3rd as quick as you can to keep hold of your traction  :drinking:

you need to go into jussas car.. now that thing launches like no f***ing tomurrow!! minimal spin but thats put down because of awd!

To help with the spinning and wheel hop I'd definitely recommend the VW racing lower engine mount, one of the best mods I ever did when I had my GTi at stage 2+  :happy2:
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Re: Fast starts
« Reply #16 on: April 03, 2012, 11:11:42 pm »
I swear I read somewhere that certain DSGs don't have launch control. Namely those without steering paddles.


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Re: Fast starts
« Reply #17 on: April 03, 2012, 11:13:38 pm »
I swear I read somewhere that certain DSGs don't have launch control. Namely those without steering paddles.
True. All ed30s have it but not all DSG cars.

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Re: Fast starts
« Reply #18 on: April 03, 2012, 11:14:42 pm »
My PD140 never had it either :grin:

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Re: Fast starts
« Reply #19 on: April 03, 2012, 11:16:06 pm »
I think I would end up with bald tyres if I did launch control in mine (I have actually never tried it!)


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Re: Drag race tips
« Reply #20 on: April 03, 2012, 11:17:35 pm »
My favourite tip for using launch control is.....

...don't use launch control  :grin: It puts you into a frenzy of wheelspin.

Just try to get into 2nd and 3rd as quick as you can to keep hold of your traction  :drinking:

you need to go into jussas car.. now that thing launches like no f***ing tomurrow!! minimal spin but thats put down because of awd!

To help with the spinning and wheel hop I'd definitely recommend the VW racing lower engine mount, one of the best mods I ever did when I had my GTi at stage 2+  :happy2:

Is that an alternative to the WALK kit or something different? Also have you got a link to the item?
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Re: Fast starts
« Reply #21 on: April 03, 2012, 11:21:38 pm »
I think I would end up with bald tyres if I did launch control in mine (I have actually never tried it!)


I must admit I've never tried it either, had the car over a year aswell

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Re: Fast starts
« Reply #22 on: April 03, 2012, 11:23:07 pm »
I think I would end up with bald tyres if I did launch control in mine (I have actually never tried it!)


I must admit I've never tried it either, had the car over a year aswell

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I am actually scared to. Even more so now the car is Stage 2  :signLOL:


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Re: Fast starts
« Reply #23 on: April 04, 2012, 12:00:03 am »
I think I would end up with bald tyres if I did launch control in mine (I have actually never tried it!)


I must admit I've never tried it either, had the car over a year aswell

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I am actually scared to. Even more so now the car is Stage 2  :signLOL:

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Re: Fast starts
« Reply #24 on: April 04, 2012, 01:15:38 am »
I swear I read somewhere that certain DSGs don't have launch control. Namely those without steering paddles.

Mine has paddles and is a stage 2 so once this sleet and rain clears up im gonna go out and give it a good blast! Btw has anyone used dynolicious app for the iphone.. Measures bhp and 0-60 times.. My car measured at 314hp they say it can be up to 20bhp out from actual readings.

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Re: Fast starts
« Reply #25 on: April 04, 2012, 05:54:06 am »
You need a clutch, that'll sort your wheelspin out!!!

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Re: Drag race tips
« Reply #26 on: April 04, 2012, 07:03:33 am »
My favourite tip for using launch control is.....

...don't use launch control  :grin: It puts you into a frenzy of wheelspin.

Just try to get into 2nd and 3rd as quick as you can to keep hold of your traction  :drinking:

you need to go into jussas car.. now that thing launches like no f***ing tomurrow!! minimal spin but thats put down because of awd!

To help with the spinning and wheel hop I'd definitely recommend the VW racing lower engine mount, one of the best mods I ever did when I had my GTi at stage 2+  :happy2:

Is that an alternative to the WALK kit or something different? Also have you got a link to the item?

http://www.volkswagenracing.co.uk/parts/vwr-uprated-engine-mount-21/

It's the lower sub frame mount that you want.  :drinking:
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Re: Fast starts
« Reply #27 on: April 04, 2012, 07:40:18 am »
I think I would end up with bald tyres if I did launch control in mine (I have actually never tried it!)


I must admit I've never tried it either, had the car over a year aswell

Matt

I am actually scared to. Even more so now the car is Stage 2  :signLOL:

Youre only scared cos you never drive the bloody thing.... :-p

Haha. I really must drive it this week


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