Launch Control on Auto? - Page 2 - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

Repyt · 01-28-2012, 11:21 AM

But can it do wheelies?

OrbitalEllipses · 01-28-2012, 05:15 PM

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Originally Posted by LSxJunkie

There's no need for LC in this car because you can just launch it off the brake. Stall it up to like 2000 and release the brake. It's not great for the car and the trans is going to get mighty hot if you do it for too long, but that's how most stock automatic drivers drag race.

That's how I leave the line at 13PSI in my WRX. I also have an external trans cooler so I don't cook the trans.

OrbitalEllipses · 01-28-2012, 07:31 PM

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Originally Posted by LSxJunkie

Holy shit, someone bought an automatic WRX.

PO was a middle-aged lady and this car has ~67K miles currently; unheard of for a 2002 model. Still fun despite the slushbox. Are you a manual elitist or something?

OrbitalEllipses · 01-28-2012, 08:16 PM

Shit, it's easier to launch, it's easy to drive, and I don't wear out my shoulder (rugby injury). My FR-S (or BRZ?) will be manual, though the automatic they've attached to it is actually a good unit.

Too bad they don't sell like they're rare

iamyau · 01-29-2012, 12:10 AM

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Originally Posted by devinclfalcons

Is there going to be launch control on the auto? The IS-F does not have it...

Curious... if you know the IS-F does not have launch control, why would the BRZ/FRS/86 have it?

OrbitalEllipses · 01-30-2012, 02:48 AM

I know which I'd rather have.

rayman0690 · 01-30-2012, 10:43 AM

I would say No in stock form. If someone cracks the ECU or goes standalone I'm sure one could tune in the feature. But would you really need it? My guess (as others have stated)...is no.

Xiao · 01-30-2012, 01:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Guff

So you have to cross your legs?

OrbitalEllipses · 01-30-2012, 03:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Xiao

Dark · 01-30-2012, 04:52 PM

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Originally Posted by OrbitalEllipses

devinclfalcons · 01-31-2012, 01:45 AM

Are there any torque converter automatics with launch control?

My Evo X MR with dual clutch tranny has it

Cessblood · 01-31-2012, 04:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Guff

No.

I don't see what the purpose would be anyway, we aren't going to beat many people in a straight line...

Godzilla · 02-28-2012, 11:42 PM

more parts to break if it have LC.

Snaps · 02-29-2012, 02:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Godzilla

more parts to break if it have LC.

Doesn't apply... Buy a rotor if you think that's true.

If it's engineered and designed properly, it should not break for a long, long time (being an electrical part).

01-30-2012, 10:43 AM	#21
rayman0690 Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Drives: Car Location: N/A Posts: 41 Thanks: 0 Thanked 4 Times in 2 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I would say No in stock form. If someone cracks the ECU or goes standalone I'm sure one could tune in the feature. But would you really need it? My guess (as others have stated)...is no. __________________ -Ray

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Repyt Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Drives: Empty spot waiting to be filled... Location: AR for the moment... Posts: 69 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	But can it do wheelies?

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OrbitalEllipses Banned Join Date: Jan 2012 Drives: Attitude Location: MD Posts: 10,046 Thanks: 884 Thanked 4,890 Times in 2,903 Posts Mentioned: 123 Post(s) Tagged: 4 Thread(s)	Shit, it's easier to launch, it's easy to drive, and I don't wear out my shoulder (rugby injury). My FR-S (or BRZ?) will be manual, though the automatic they've attached to it is actually a good unit. Too bad they don't sell like they're rare

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OrbitalEllipses Banned Join Date: Jan 2012 Drives: Attitude Location: MD Posts: 10,046 Thanks: 884 Thanked 4,890 Times in 2,903 Posts Mentioned: 123 Post(s) Tagged: 4 Thread(s)	I know which I'd rather have.

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devinclfalcons Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Drives: Evo X MR Location: Houston, TX Posts: 183 Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Are there any torque converter automatics with launch control? My Evo X MR with dual clutch tranny has it

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