UK 2.0 TFSI/TSI Top 20 Leader Board Discussion Thread

[jonnyc]

I was more just wondering if using the launch control and throttle conventionally was much quicker than using hand controls?

Its got to be a bit less scary launching with at least one hand on the steering wheel 

So how do you launch in yours Neil? There could be a way to make it a little easier..

[RobH]

Gonna have to be joining you lot next year for these 1/4mile thingys, looks like r888s make all the difference to get sub 13.5 secs although may go with the kumho v70a there suppost to be good.

[NeilM]

I was more just wondering if using the launch control and throttle conventionally was much quicker than using hand controls?

Its got to be a bit less scary launching with at least one hand on the steering wheel 

So how do you launch in yours Neil? There could be a way to make it a little easier..

The hand controls are opperated by my right hand and are Push (brake) and Pull (throttle) therefore you can only do one or the other and not together, so to use launch control I have a short pole which I use to hold down the brake with my left hand and rev with my right hand, and yes it was pretty f***ing scary the first time I tried it. 

[jonnyc]

I was more just wondering if using the launch control and throttle conventionally was much quicker than using hand controls?

Its got to be a bit less scary launching with at least one hand on the steering wheel 

So how do you launch in yours Neil? There could be a way to make it a little easier..

The hand controls are opperated by my right hand and are Push (brake) and Pull (throttle) therefore you can only do one or the other and not together, so to use launch control I have a short pole which I use to hold down the brake with my left hand and rev with my right hand, and yes it was pretty f***ing scary the first time I tried it. 

Ok got ya..

Well something which would be trick to do is to have 'launch' button on the wheel.. It would simply mimic the brake switch signal to the ECU and would be like being on the brake, without actually having to operate the brake pedal..  That would enable you to set the DSG into launch mode whilst being able to have both hands on the wheel, and should be a fairly easy job really..

To launch all you would do is release the 'launch' button..

[NeilM]

Thats got me thinking, although I would still need to rev with my right hand thats a good idea, a friend who also drives/races with hand controls has had his paddle shift controls moved to the Up/Down volume controls on his steering wheel by VW racing so they may be the people to see. Thanks JonnyC. 

[jonnyc]

Thats got me thinking, although I would still need to rev with my right hand thats a good idea, a friend who also drives/races with hand controls has had his paddle shift controls moved to the Up/Down volume controls on his steering wheel by VW racing so they may be the people to see. Thanks JonnyC. 

Just have the button such that it can be operated with your right thumb..

[Poppa Dom]

Definitely doable and a really good solution I think, so a big  from me.

[Sunglasses Ron]

I think I need someone who knows what their doing, your welcome to give it a shot next year John

Jonny and Ben (Vtec Abuser) would probably help out if I wasn't there, but really you should be giving it some yourself.....practice makes perfect Neil

At your service Sir Neil  
If I couldn't get yours into the 12's with the mods you've got now i'd be amazed..

[jonnyc]

Bit of an over sight on my part..

I have now opened it up to TSI engines too, as we all know, its pretty much the same, so now people with Scirocco's and MK6 GTI's can play too..

Let me know if anyone has a problem with this, dont think there should be though 

[NeilM]

Thats got me thinking, although I would still need to rev with my right hand thats a good idea, a friend who also drives/races with hand controls has had his paddle shift controls moved to the Up/Down volume controls on his steering wheel by VW racing so they may be the people to see. Thanks JonnyC. 

Just have the button such that it can be operated with your right thumb..

Excellent idea Jonny (dont you just hate it when someone mentions the bloody obvious that never crossed your mind!!).

As you said you only need to mimic the brake switch signal.

I think a button on top of the upright section would work (fighter pilot style  )



You get her into the 12's Ben and I'll buy you a pint 

[Hurdy]

*Cough* R888's *Cough*

[NeilM]

*Cough* R888's *Cough*

What about the new Toyo R1R's supposed to be out soon, ment to be a bit better in the wet ? 

You may need to start buying shares in Mr Toyo when your cars finished John 

[jonnyc]

I think a button on top of the upright section would work (fighter pilot style  )

Just don't get yourself carried away.. 

[Sunglasses Ron]

Giz one... 

[jonnyc]

Bump for this one.. 

Sure we should be able to fill up the leader board after the 17th and lots of you guys will get bitten by the bug! Get your cars ready guys!