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Godzilla35 · 06-10-2012, 12:11 AM

I was afraid of something like this... my family only wants the frs if we get an auto now because our family car just broke down =[ bad timing I guess...

Lytheum · 06-10-2012, 12:11 AM

if its software maybe some tuning solution will add a form of launch controll

ANTiSOViET · 06-10-2012, 01:06 AM

I was worried when I didn't see a launch control option in the BRZ manual that went online a month back. Oh well...looks like my stock tires will last slightly longer.

Memphis · 06-10-2012, 01:30 AM

Have you tried launching via e-brake?

arghx7 · 06-10-2012, 02:44 AM

My mom's '07 Corolla is the same way. I suspect it is a stationary rev limiter controlled through the electronic throttle.

skoodge · 06-10-2012, 01:42 PM

I was practicing launches the other day. I have an automatic and turned all the nannies off and launched it just fine using the brake. I revved to 4k for my launch.

Jayp · 06-10-2012, 03:13 PM

I can also confirm that the AT can go past 2k at launch.

SmartedPanda · 06-10-2012, 07:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Daemione

Only one reason I can think of that's a legitimate reason for not buying the car that's right for you - some sort of physical handicap?

It'll be my DD, sharing the car with my dad occasionally, who's too old to shift, he's 65+ and I'll be commuting in 1hr stop-go traffic. Sucks living the city. I'm still debating, but it's 90% automatic for now.

arghx7 · 06-10-2012, 09:01 PM

If you have the stock clutch stop-and-go traffic won't be a big deal. It's when you go with a heavier pressure plate and different disc that the engagement gets to be a pain.

feldy · 06-10-2012, 09:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by skoodge

I was practicing launches the other day. I have an automatic and turned all the nannies off and launched it just fine using the brake. I revved to 4k for my launch.

And how did you go about that. Nannies full off in manual mode or in drive with the sport button? Does the sport button do anything when in manual mode?

Fly Guy · 06-10-2012, 10:00 PM

Try holding the off button until both traction and VSC are disabled on your dash.

feldy · 06-10-2012, 10:18 PM

I'm going to take a video here in a sec of this when I go out to the store.

armythug · 06-10-2012, 10:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by arghx7

If you have the stock clutch stop-and-go traffic won't be a big deal. It's when you go with a heavier pressure plate and different disc that the engagement gets to be a pain.

feldy · 06-10-2012, 11:00 PM

Soooo I went out to make my video.. and what do you know I was able to launch it.

Whats happening is if you put your foot slammed into the brake 100 percent. It wont do it. If you do say 90 percent it will. Glad I went to make the video only to make my self look like a fool.

did some more testing while I was at it. We were having issues getting the car to down shift into first.

First goes to about 36 38 mph
2nd goes to about 63 65 mph.
It will not let you downshift into first till 33 mph. These are good to know things.

06-10-2012, 12:11 AM	#16
Lytheum Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Drives: 2013 BRZ Premium 6MT Location: Ohio Posts: 427 Thanks: 49 Thanked 103 Times in 54 Posts Mentioned: 3 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	if its software maybe some tuning solution will add a form of launch controll __________________ 2013 Subaru BRZ Premium 6MT -STOCK!

06-10-2012, 01:06 AM	#17
ANTiSOViET Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Drives: 2013 Scion FR-S Ultramarine 6AT Location: Calgary, AB Posts: 49 Thanks: 9 Thanked 7 Times in 6 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I was worried when I didn't see a launch control option in the BRZ manual that went online a month back. Oh well...looks like my stock tires will last slightly longer. __________________ Once I went fast. Now its all I want to do.

06-10-2012, 01:42 PM	#20
skoodge Addicted to cars Join Date: May 2012 Drives: 2013 Whiteout FR-S AT Location: Florida Posts: 178 Thanks: 5 Thanked 83 Times in 24 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I was practicing launches the other day. I have an automatic and turned all the nannies off and launched it just fine using the brake. I revved to 4k for my launch. __________________ 2009 370z (sold), 2011 Mustang v6 Premium (sold), 2013 FR-S [Whiteout](current)

06-10-2012, 10:00 PM	#25
Fly Guy Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Drives: '91 MR2 Location: Roseville, CA Posts: 267 Thanks: 2,363 Thanked 66 Times in 40 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Try holding the off button until both traction and VSC are disabled on your dash. __________________ Tada-san: Oh so cooler than the concept.

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06-10-2012, 12:11 AM	#15
Godzilla35 Senior Member Join Date: May 2011 Drives: Nissan GT-R Location: SoCali Posts: 436 Thanks: 425 Thanked 84 Times in 58 Posts Mentioned: 3 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	I was afraid of something like this... my family only wants the frs if we get an auto now because our family car just broke down =[ bad timing I guess...

06-10-2012, 01:30 AM	#18
Memphis Senior Member Join Date: May 2012 Drives: Scion FantasticRoad-Sex Location: Take a wild guess. Posts: 517 Thanks: 31 Thanked 126 Times in 75 Posts Mentioned: 4 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Have you tried launching via e-brake?

06-10-2012, 02:44 AM	#19
arghx7 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Drives: car Location: cold Posts: 599 Thanks: 72 Thanked 611 Times in 185 Posts Mentioned: 33 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	My mom's '07 Corolla is the same way. I suspect it is a stationary rev limiter controlled through the electronic throttle.

06-10-2012, 03:13 PM	#21
Jayp Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Drives: Scion FR-S Location: Las Vegas Posts: 115 Thanks: 60 Thanked 6 Times in 5 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I can also confirm that the AT can go past 2k at launch.

06-10-2012, 09:01 PM	#23
arghx7 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Drives: car Location: cold Posts: 599 Thanks: 72 Thanked 611 Times in 185 Posts Mentioned: 33 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	If you have the stock clutch stop-and-go traffic won't be a big deal. It's when you go with a heavier pressure plate and different disc that the engagement gets to be a pain.

06-10-2012, 10:18 PM	#26
feldy Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Drives: 2013 FRS Asphalt Location: SF Bay Area Posts: 1,155 Thanks: 309 Thanked 335 Times in 212 Posts Mentioned: 21 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I'm going to take a video here in a sec of this when I go out to the store.

06-10-2012, 11:00 PM	#28
feldy Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Drives: 2013 FRS Asphalt Location: SF Bay Area Posts: 1,155 Thanks: 309 Thanked 335 Times in 212 Posts Mentioned: 21 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Soooo I went out to make my video.. and what do you know I was able to launch it. Whats happening is if you put your foot slammed into the brake 100 percent. It wont do it. If you do say 90 percent it will. Glad I went to make the video only to make my self look like a fool. did some more testing while I was at it. We were having issues getting the car to down shift into first. First goes to about 36 38 mph 2nd goes to about 63 65 mph. It will not let you downshift into first till 33 mph. These are good to know things.

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