C32 AMG, C55 AMG (W203) 2001 - 2007

Ideal launch sequence?

Old Jun 22, 2010 | 01:46 AM
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Ideal launch sequence?

Hold the brake and give it throttle until 3k, 5k rpm?
Just lay the hammer down?
Buttons on/off?

What's the word on the best launch sequence?
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Old Jun 22, 2010 | 01:49 AM
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Not sure, but I know hooley use to launch his car in dyno mode so the ESP doesn't interfere.
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Old Jun 22, 2010 | 02:57 AM
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i think on the c32 its dyno mod..hold brake 1.5k rpm then launch. From what i heard it was the best way of reduce tire spin.
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Old Jun 22, 2010 | 10:36 AM
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Originally Posted by TemjinX2
i think on the c32 its dyno mod..hold brake 1.5k rpm then launch. From what i heard it was the best way of reduce tire spin.
Word! best way to do it on or off the track!
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Old Jun 22, 2010 | 11:06 AM
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On street tires I was able to pull a 2.0 60ft, with more practice Im sure I could pull a sub 2sec 60ft. I did so by putting the car in Sport Mode, ESP off, place the car into 1st gear. Then do as TemjinX2 said by holding the brake and bring the RPMs to about 1.5K. At go time, let off the brake, roll into the throttle and feather it as needed to reduce wheel spin.

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Old Jun 22, 2010 | 02:01 PM
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Originally Posted by ohfiveC55
Hold the brake and give it throttle until 3k, 5k rpm?
Just lay the hammer down?
Buttons on/off?

What's the word on the best launch sequence?
that's what i do, go into manual mode, hold brake and build up to 3k rpm with traction control off. i have michelin ps2's on my car and they slip a little bit, but it's the perfect sequence. i tried doind it with my old pirelli p zero's and they were up in smoke.
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Old Jun 22, 2010 | 05:16 PM
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The C55 has a Sport button?
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Old Jun 22, 2010 | 06:36 PM
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The C55 has a Sport button?
yea...omg you have an hpf m3? is it red by any chance? my friend may have got a ride with you at bimmerfest if you went a month ago.
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Originally Posted by thegreatfnr
On street tires I was able to pull a 2.0 60ft, with more practice Im sure I could pull a sub 2sec 60ft. I did so by putting the car in Sport Mode, ESP off, place the car into 1st gear. Then do as TemjinX2 said by holding the brake and bring the RPMs to about 1.5K. At go time, let off the brake, roll into the throttle and feather it as needed to reduce wheel spin.
Yep!

Sport
Shift to 1st
Rev to ~1500
Dont mash the pedal, but feather it until your at the top of 1st
Let the car shift itself
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Old Jun 23, 2010 | 12:49 AM
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Originally Posted by ohfiveC55
What's the word on the best launch sequence?
It’s not so much a 'sequence' as it is utilizing proper throttle technique.
Find a deserted stretch on which to experiment, and then head to a local 'strip to verify your newfound proficiency.

1.9x 60' times are easily achieved with this chassis, even on a stocker. To do so only requires practice and decent tires.
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Old Jun 23, 2010 | 02:35 AM
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Originally Posted by splinter
It’s not so much a 'sequence' as it is utilizing proper throttle technique.
Find a deserted stretch on which to experiment, and then head to a local 'strip to verify your newfound proficiency.

1.9x 60' times are easily achieved with this chassis, even on a stocker. To do so only requires practice and decent tires.

that is defiantely the best way of doing it. apparently the e46 m3 smg has a launch sequence? does anyone know how affective they are?
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Old Jun 25, 2010 | 11:59 PM
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Launching is very tricky... I do not launch my car hard from standing but I did practice after I got beat by a newer slk350 back in the dayz.

1. Sport
2. brake rev 1.5-2k
3. 40-60% Throttle (Check n see if u have enough grip to go then WOT) Also depends on ur tire cond
4. WOT
5. Hit nawzzzzzzzzzzzzz when someone is faster than u.... lol
4.
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Old Jun 28, 2010 | 12:13 AM
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What I used to do at the track is the following:

-Reduce rear tire pressure by 7psi
-If you have street tires heat them up by spinning until first smoke
-ESP off
-hold the brake in and keep the RPM's at about 1700
-feather the throttle and keep it pinned until you cross the line.
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Old Jun 28, 2010 | 05:54 AM
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put 3 more people in the car with you and just mash the throttle and go. no wheel spins.






lol...but seriously, don't bother putting it in dyno mode unless you have a quaife LSD because in 99% cases you'll just spin one wheel.
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