GT86 Launch Control For Automatics - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

PCSMITH · 09-20-2020, 02:14 AM

Hi guys, does anyone know where a launch control tune for the auto gt86 can be installed in Sydney ? Thanks for your help!

jflogerzi · 09-20-2020, 07:19 PM

Ecutek and tuner can remotely.

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humfrz · 09-20-2020, 07:49 PM

Does a stock GT86 auto NEED a launch control? -

jflogerzi · 09-20-2020, 08:13 PM

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Does a stock GT86 auto NEED a launch control? -

Nope lol

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EndlessAzure · 09-20-2020, 08:48 PM

Isn't that what a torque convertor is for?

humfrz · 09-20-2020, 09:36 PM

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Nope lol

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Well, on second thought, maybe it could benefit from this type of "launch control" -

Purist · 09-23-2020, 11:09 PM

Get a trans brake

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Sasquachulator · 09-24-2020, 11:03 AM

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Does a stock GT86 auto NEED a launch control? -

Its the only way to beat minivans off the line.

Dadhawk · 09-24-2020, 11:24 AM

It's only "needed" for setting 0-60 times and other boy racer activities, but it would be nice to have. You can approximate it with brake/rev action but it's not 100% as it's a very small sweet spot before the car tries to outthink you.

I've often wondered, given the AT will do 0-60 in second rather than 3rd like the MT, how much closer it would be with launch control. As I recall, although I couldn't find it, the rolling start 05-60 tests of both AT and MT were very close around 7.7 seconds.

mrg666 · 09-24-2020, 02:30 PM

You just need to learn how to do it and why not to do it.

JesseG · 09-24-2020, 07:33 PM

I would imagine if the auto had launch control it would be a little faster to 60 than the MT.
The twins with a DSG type transmission would be fun. Volkswagen can put one in the GTI (and has for over 14 years) T/S should be able to in the twins. It’s not that exotic any more.

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Purist · 09-24-2020, 09:07 PM

Hey folks, please excuse my ignorance but does an AT spin the wheels if launched hard? If not then what is the point of launch control?

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Ernest72 · 09-25-2020, 11:41 PM

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Hey folks, please excuse my ignorance but does an AT spin the wheels if launched hard? If not then what is the point of launch control?

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Headers, tune and AT, spin my all seasons easily. The Michelin PS4S not as much, but they will spin as well. Would love to put some really crappy tires on the rear one day for fun.

When I first got the car I would chirp the Prius tires almost at every stop without trying.

Purist · 09-26-2020, 04:32 AM

Cool! Now I get the launch control question.

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09-20-2020, 02:14 AM	#1
PCSMITH Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2020 Drives: gt86 Location: New South Wales Posts: 1 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	GT86 Launch Control For Automatics Hi guys, does anyone know where a launch control tune for the auto gt86 can be installed in Sydney ? Thanks for your help!

09-23-2020, 11:09 PM	#7
Purist Senior Member Join Date: May 2017 Drives: Subaru BRZ Location: Australia Posts: 349 Thanks: 125 Thanked 261 Times in 145 Posts Mentioned: 5 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Get a trans brake Sent from my SM-G973F using Tapatalk __________________ Less More

09-24-2020, 11:24 AM	#9
Dadhawk Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Drives: '13 FR-S (#3 of 1st 86) Location: Powder Springs, GA Posts: 20,109 Thanks: 39,679 Thanked 25,443 Times in 11,603 Posts Mentioned: 187 Post(s) Tagged: 4 Thread(s)	It's only "needed" for setting 0-60 times and other boy racer activities, but it would be nice to have. You can approximate it with brake/rev action but it's not 100% as it's a very small sweet spot before the car tries to outthink you. I've often wondered, given the AT will do 0-60 in second rather than 3rd like the MT, how much closer it would be with launch control. As I recall, although I couldn't find it, the rolling start 05-60 tests of both AT and MT were very close around 7.7 seconds. __________________ Olivia 05/03/2012 - 01/06/2024. 231,146 glorious miles. Visit my Owner's Journal where I wax philosophic on all things FR-S Post your 86 or see others in front of a(n) (in)famous landmark. What fits in your 86? Show us the "Junk In Your Trunk".

09-24-2020, 09:07 PM	#12
Purist Senior Member Join Date: May 2017 Drives: Subaru BRZ Location: Australia Posts: 349 Thanks: 125 Thanked 261 Times in 145 Posts Mentioned: 5 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Hey folks, please excuse my ignorance but does an AT spin the wheels if launched hard? If not then what is the point of launch control? Sent from my SM-G973F using Tapatalk __________________ Less More

09-26-2020, 04:32 AM	#14
Purist Senior Member Join Date: May 2017 Drives: Subaru BRZ Location: Australia Posts: 349 Thanks: 125 Thanked 261 Times in 145 Posts Mentioned: 5 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Cool! Now I get the launch control question. Sent from my SM-G973F using Tapatalk __________________ Less More

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09-24-2020, 07:33 PM	#11
JesseG Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2019 Drives: 2016 Scion FR-S Location: Dallas Posts: 806 Thanks: 2,685 Thanked 393 Times in 266 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I would imagine if the auto had launch control it would be a little faster to 60 than the MT. The twins with a DSG type transmission would be fun. Volkswagen can put one in the GTI (and has for over 14 years) T/S should be able to in the twins. It’s not that exotic any more. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

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