Best way to LAUNCH? ESP/Sport/ESP OFF...
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'09 C63 ///AMG
Best way to LAUNCH? ESP/Sport/ESP OFF...
What is the best way to launch the C63? I either get way too much tire spin (esp off) or it goes into limp mode (esp on or sport on). Which mode do you race in?
Has anyone started the launch w/ either "esp on" or "sport on" & then turned "esp off" after the launch and in the midst of racing?
Has anyone started the launch w/ either "esp on" or "sport on" & then turned "esp off" after the launch and in the midst of racing?
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What is the best way to launch the C63? I either get way too much tire spin (esp off) or it goes into limp mode (esp on or sport on). Which mode do you race in?
Has anyone started the launch w/ either "esp on" or "sport on" & then turned "esp off" after the launch and in the midst of racing?
Has anyone started the launch w/ either "esp on" or "sport on" & then turned "esp off" after the launch and in the midst of racing?
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The shifts are faster, but S mode is more consistent at shifting up every time at redline while you have to anticipate it with the paddle shifters in M mode. If you calculate the rate at which the tachometer needle is rising and the time required for the car to actually shift gears from the moment you click the paddle, then you will be faster than in M mode.
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the easiest way is just ESP-sport + S mode + floor it = best time + less tire burning
you'll get the best timing
cuz sometimes when in M mode u rather shift up a little faster or slower
and in a race u DONT NEED THAT so ... this way is 100% the best and the easiest
you'll get the best timing
cuz sometimes when in M mode u rather shift up a little faster or slower
and in a race u DONT NEED THAT so ... this way is 100% the best and the easiest
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From: St. Albert, AB
2011 C63 P31
I'm excited to hit the track with the C63 this spring - I'm coming from an AWD Jeep SRT8 that had similar HP numbers (and ran a 13.49 1/4) - but was pretty much "drag racing for dummies". Basically, it went something like:
1. Autostick on
2. Wait for second light
3. Stomp it
Looking forward to a little actual skill involvement - but I'm scared my times will be a disappointment. Our track is at 2200'! That, plus the learning curve, is a recipe for a frustrating (but fun) first track day. I guess the only advantage we have here in Northern Alberta is that our air temperatures when the track opens tend to be nice and cold...
1. Autostick on
2. Wait for second light
3. Stomp it
Looking forward to a little actual skill involvement - but I'm scared my times will be a disappointment. Our track is at 2200'! That, plus the learning curve, is a recipe for a frustrating (but fun) first track day. I guess the only advantage we have here in Northern Alberta is that our air temperatures when the track opens tend to be nice and cold...
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E46 M3,15 Yukon Denali,09 C63
Bump to find out if my way will yield me the best time on my PSS street tire...
ESP sport mode
Trans in S+ mode
Launch at 2200rpm and feather until 2nd then floor it
Sound like a winning formula? Also what psi should my tires be at?
ESP sport mode
Trans in S+ mode
Launch at 2200rpm and feather until 2nd then floor it
Sound like a winning formula? Also what psi should my tires be at?
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From: Dubai
C63 AMG
I went out to open roads when I fitted the 295 PS2's.
I tried:
ESP off - Sports mode & Comfort mode
ESP on - Sports mode & Comfort mode
ES Sports - Sports mode & Comfort mode
The best times I clocked from launch repeatedly was with
Sports ESP and Sports mode and just slam the pedal from the lights.
I tried:
ESP off - Sports mode & Comfort mode
ESP on - Sports mode & Comfort mode
ES Sports - Sports mode & Comfort mode
The best times I clocked from launch repeatedly was with
Sports ESP and Sports mode and just slam the pedal from the lights.
