Launch Control Problems

[Ignition1 412]

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.

 

[EcosseGolfR 556]

Try explaining that one to my insurer, "did you do your pre-flight checks"...."well I had my seat belt on."

[Booth11 17,043]

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!  🤐

[Booth11 17,043]

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. 😂

[NRW 1,931]

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. 😀

[dopper99 419]

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.

[NRW 1,931]

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?

[NRW 1,931]

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. 👍

[dopper99 419]

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.

[goodbadboy 3,026]

17 hours ago, Booth11 said:

Don’t be tempted by a road near an airport. 😂

Or an actual Airport!?...

[Booth11 17,043]

4 hours ago, goodbadboy said:

Or an actual Airport!?...

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