Launch Control question...

[gilliambot]

So I finally gave my launch control a go at the weekend in my 997 GTS, and perhaps I am doing something wrong, but for some reason I seem to constantly get wheel spin that delays the launch. Am I missing something? This is not to say I didnt love it, the launching was lots and lots of fun.

[Sandy59]

I've only done Launch in a Turbo S and no real wheel spin with that, 4x4 of course.
Checked tyre pressures etc ??

[Glenn McMenamin]

Yup, I've found this even on my turbo S. Especially if the tyres are cold.

I have a feeling that this is actually designed into the system, otherwise you'd have Too much instant jolt going through the drive train system.

I've found a better result from building the revs just below the required amount that triggers the launch control, the car then bites better as soon as you lift off the brake pedal.

[berty37]

Interesting - never done this on my GTS yet - I had a few goes in the 991 RS last week (incredible) and I was just told to brake literally bury the throttle then let go..it has I think a fail safe that unless you do it after 3 seconds it cancels out?..could be you waiting a bit too long?..just a thought.

[anonymous-user]

in the turbo S I found it likes soft suspension setting better, bites down more

[gilliambot]

Cheers for the replies everyone. Do you guys (or girls) turn off PSM when you launch?

[Dogbash]

gilliambot said:

Cheers for the replies everyone. Do you guys (or girls) turn off PSM when you launch?

I believe PSM has to be disabled for launch control to work.

Andrew

[fossilfuelled]

gilliambot said:

Cheers for the replies everyone. Do you guys (or girls) turn off PSM when you launch?

used launch control a few times in the 991c4 last night and use it regularly on the 981cgts. no need to disable psm. sport+ on, left foot on brake, right foot smack the go pedal, wait a sec, let go, laugh as the other cars disappear in your mirrors. rinse&repeat