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Old Aug 13, 2015 | 01:55 PM
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Originally Posted by tasho3
Figured it out and it's very easy to do. But apparently nobody explains that you have to smash the throttle until it CLICKS and hold it there and let go of the brakes. If the throttle paddle does not click it is not going to work.
Haha, I figured it was operator error somewhere . Glad you got it figured out though Tasho3, always fun to do at a stoplight and have people looking around like "WTF is that and why is it so angry".
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Old Aug 13, 2015 | 03:51 PM
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Originally Posted by INS1GNIA
Haha, I figured it was operator error somewhere . Glad you got it figured out though Tasho3, always fun to do at a stoplight and have people looking around like "WTF is that and why is it so angry".
It definitely is fun and thank you for trying to help.

Although my car still spins somehow all the way through 40 mph. Left two very long marks on the parking lot at work.
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Old Aug 13, 2015 | 05:18 PM
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No answer? Does the 2009 have the launch control setup?
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Old Aug 13, 2015 | 05:40 PM
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Originally Posted by shamrode
No answer? Does the 2009 have the launch control setup?
NO. Only 2012+ with MCT trans.
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Old Aug 13, 2015 | 10:34 PM
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i figured i'd add to this since no one mentioned it. Make sure fluids are warmed up - it may let you do it without but thats just a bad idea. Also i've experienced problems in doing it if the service is past due/exceeded by time or mileage - only on some cars at certain intervals. I saw someone mentioned the steering wheel must be straight and that is very improant. These are just things to consider if anyone else has issues.
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Old Aug 13, 2015 | 11:46 PM
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Originally Posted by shamrode
No answer? Does the 2009 have the launch control setup?
Originally Posted by shamrode
Does a 2009 have launch control?
Originally Posted by INS1GNIA
All 2012+ have it.

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