Ignition1 417 Report post Posted January 14 I've also launched it only a handful of times, mostly when I first got it - bit naughty as it only had 100 miles on it before the first one. Baptism by launch Haven't really found the need to go through the whole procedure of launching it since the last time I did a few years back. Though recently I've been driving more and more with ESP fully off (just for fun) and since I'm always in DSG S mode - I might do it more often. Though coming across a straight bit of road, no other cars, no hazards etc. is pretty rare where I am. 2 goodbadboy and Booth11 reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
EcosseGolfR 576 Report post Posted January 14 Try explaining that one to my insurer, "did you do your pre-flight checks"...."well I had my seat belt on." 4 Penguin, Booth11, goodbadboy and 1 other reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Booth11 17,133 Report post Posted January 14 10 minutes ago, NRW said: 😂he’d probably beat it to the end of the runway after a good Launch😂 Well I hope so otherwise it might’ve been featuring in a future episode of Air Crash Investigation! 🤐 1 1 NRW and EcosseGolfR reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Booth11 17,133 Report post Posted January 14 9 minutes ago, Ignition1 said: Though coming across a straight bit of road, no other cars, no hazards etc. is pretty rare where I am. Don’t be tempted by a road near an airport. 😂 1 2 Ignition1, EcosseGolfR and NRW reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NRW 1,950 Report post Posted January 14 59 minutes ago, Booth11 said: Don’t be tempted by a road near an airport. 😂 Actually......I often use the Shell station at Newcastle Airport for V-Power. After this I Must take extra care on the way In and Out. 😀 2 EcosseGolfR and Booth11 reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dopper99 431 Report post Posted January 14 2 hours ago, NRW said: Well....? C’mon. Share please.😀 I did post this some time ago on here somewhere 😉 Stock 2019 OPF car apart from pedal box: Factory fit Continental 5 tyres too and not the grippy Michelins which a few fit on here. Car had probably done around 10K miles but not sure. 2 Penguin and NRW reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NRW 1,950 Report post Posted January 14 4 hours ago, dopper99 said: i've launched mine a couple of times ........... only because I bought a Dragy and was curious what times it would do. 😎 Andy, we know a 19 R like yours will do 60 in about 4.5 seconds from rest. But didn’t you loan your Dragy to a mate, Dave, who also has an R? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NRW 1,950 Report post Posted January 14 1 hour ago, dopper99 said: Factory fit Continental 5 tyres too and not the grippy Michelins which a few fit on here. Car had probably done around 10K miles but not sure. Damn decent imho. I’d be happy with that. Such figures were unimaginable a few years back. 👍 1 dopper99 reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dopper99 431 Report post Posted January 14 3 hours ago, NRW said: Andy, we know a 19 R like yours will do 60 in about 4.5 seconds from rest. But didn’t you loan your Dragy to a mate, Dave, who also has an R? No Neil I’ve not lent it to anyone. Maybe you’re thinking of someone else 😉 The first Dragy run I did in a different location was appalling and over 5 secs with some wheels spin. Thought my Haldex had a problem, but the above time must mean it’s ok. 1 NRW reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
goodbadboy 3,057 Report post Posted January 15 17 hours ago, Booth11 said: Don’t be tempted by a road near an airport. 😂 Or an actual Airport!?... 1 Booth11 reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Booth11 17,133 Report post Posted January 15 4 hours ago, goodbadboy said: Or an actual Airport!?... 🛬 🚗 💥 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
