Launch Control, How Does It Work ?

[RIPGMH]

Hi fellow members ,just wondering how the FPV FG r spec launch control works ?

Is it purely ECU controlling torque , is it a separate module ? , is this feature available through the Ford spare parts dept ?,

Im sure this would be handy addition to launch my FPV F6,auto off the line , other turbo fans may also be interested in a group buy lol ,thanks in advance

[masda74]

I thought that only the manuals got launch control.

[Wilko16]

Yep manual only

[masda74]

thanks for verifying, well since we are on the topic, how does it work.

I have attempted several times to get this to work, with little success.

I think I have got it to work maybe once or twice.

I think it might be the fact that I mash the go fast pedal after I release the clutch.

Maybe I should wait a bit more and then mash the go fast pedal.

[johnt]

Both the manual & automatic version have it.

 

Manual: first gear, clutch in & full throttle - engine will spin up to 3,000 RPM. Release clutch & enjoy the ride.

 

Automatic: Trans in neutral & full throttle - engine will spin up to 3,000 RPM. Pull trans into D & enjoy the ride.

 

Both versions: traction control intervenes & prevents massive tyre smoking &  hopefully, no drivetrain damage.

 

I wouldn't do it too often, as the diff mounting bushes will eventually fail.

[Rab]

2 hours ago, johnt said:

Automatic: Trans in neutral & full throttle - engine will spin up to 3,000 RPM. Pull trans into D & enjoy the ride.

 

 

edit: I don't think there's a launch control on the auto's, just a cut-off if you stall it up for too long (can be edited out)

[Puffwagon]

You can switch it on for autos in the tune. You need to use PCMTec to do this and it needs to be set up a little differently, due to the trans having load in gear vs the manual working in neutral. Haha I do not recommend revving your car and slamming it into drive, however much maximum respect you gain from doing so.