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03-27-2009, 10:02 AM
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Back with Black! Launch Control Q...
Hi All,
I have been away from the CLKs since I sold my beloved CLK55 Kleemann. Well, I am back now and just bought a CLK63 Black Series that I may or may not keep (price was very good so it may be interesting to resell). But I took the car out for the first time yesterday and it really is a thing of beauty, so raw, LOVE IT!
So, my questions is, does the car have Launch Control? If not, has anyone mastered the technic in this car yet?
Thanks in advance,
Learso
Boston, MA
I have been away from the CLKs since I sold my beloved CLK55 Kleemann. Well, I am back now and just bought a CLK63 Black Series that I may or may not keep (price was very good so it may be interesting to resell). But I took the car out for the first time yesterday and it really is a thing of beauty, so raw, LOVE IT!
So, my questions is, does the car have Launch Control? If not, has anyone mastered the technic in this car yet?
Thanks in advance,
Learso
Boston, MA
03-27-2009, 10:09 AM
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Welcome back and congrats on your BS!
Was just curious how much did you pay for it? Or you can PM me if you like. Don't think the car has a launch control but i'm sure the owners here can validate that. Post pics as well if you have them.
Was just curious how much did you pay for it? Or you can PM me if you like. Don't think the car has a launch control but i'm sure the owners here can validate that. Post pics as well if you have them.
03-27-2009, 10:31 AM
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Are you referring to a street launch or one at the strip?
Street launching this car is a nightmare, The Corsa tires like to be hot, regular street driving will not get the tires up to prime launch temps and tire smoking burnouts are not ussually able to be done on public roads. Turn off ESP! There is really no room for error, there is a very fine line, you will either spin the tires violently or if you let the revs fall too much you will loose your momentum. On the street, depending on type of pavemet I will usually do a brake stall launch at no more than 1700 rpm and then when the light goes green, rapidly roll on the throttle reaching full throttle about the same time the car shifts into second gear, if you hit full throttle too early you run the risk of smoking the tires and depending on the pavement you might continue to smoke them into and through 2nd gear. Not having a clucth is a slight disadvantage at the line the only input is throttle input, there is no possiblity of slipping the clutch, but what you lose at the line you will pick up in lightening fast upshifts, there is no manual trans that can upshift the way this car can.
If you are refering to launchng at the strip on the stock tires, I recomend 21-22psi, ESP/traction off, full auto shift, a big smokey burnout (remember these tires like to be hot), 2000-2200 rpm brake stall, roll on the throttle a little faster and hang on. I can lay down high 1.7X-1.80 60' times all day with the Corsa tires, which is a very respectible 60' for stock tires.
Let us know how it goes.
Street launching this car is a nightmare, The Corsa tires like to be hot, regular street driving will not get the tires up to prime launch temps and tire smoking burnouts are not ussually able to be done on public roads. Turn off ESP! There is really no room for error, there is a very fine line, you will either spin the tires violently or if you let the revs fall too much you will loose your momentum. On the street, depending on type of pavemet I will usually do a brake stall launch at no more than 1700 rpm and then when the light goes green, rapidly roll on the throttle reaching full throttle about the same time the car shifts into second gear, if you hit full throttle too early you run the risk of smoking the tires and depending on the pavement you might continue to smoke them into and through 2nd gear. Not having a clucth is a slight disadvantage at the line the only input is throttle input, there is no possiblity of slipping the clutch, but what you lose at the line you will pick up in lightening fast upshifts, there is no manual trans that can upshift the way this car can.
If you are refering to launchng at the strip on the stock tires, I recomend 21-22psi, ESP/traction off, full auto shift, a big smokey burnout (remember these tires like to be hot), 2000-2200 rpm brake stall, roll on the throttle a little faster and hang on. I can lay down high 1.7X-1.80 60' times all day with the Corsa tires, which is a very respectible 60' for stock tires.
Let us know how it goes.
03-27-2009, 12:20 PM
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I really don't get it. One good look at a CLK63BS and it should be quiet obvious that it wasn't built to be a drag stripper. This car has road course written all over it, doesn't it? Or is it just me and my German thinking? The only time when I enjoy going straight is at triple digit speeds. Even that becomes boring after a while. Now I finally understand why those cars are changing hands so often.
Anyway, congrats on the car.
Anyway, congrats on the car.
03-27-2009, 12:49 PM
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Actually, I was referring strickly to launching on the street or on a closed circuit track. I plan to take the car to Lime Rock so I wanted to get the scoop on using the paddles in this car if someone had the experience. People actually drag race this thing?? Ha.
Okay, let me rephrase this, what is the ideal RPM to bring it to before letting the foot of the break.
Thanks,
L.
Okay, let me rephrase this, what is the ideal RPM to bring it to before letting the foot of the break.
Thanks,
L.
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03-27-2009, 01:22 PM
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Hi All,
I have been away from the CLKs since I sold my beloved CLK55 Kleemann. Well, I am back now and just bought a CLK63 Black Series that I may or may not keep (price was very good so it may be interesting to resell). But I took the car out for the first time yesterday and it really is a thing of beauty, so raw, LOVE IT!
So, my questions is, does the car have Launch Control? If not, has anyone mastered the technic in this car yet?
Thanks in advance,
Learso
Boston, MA
I have been away from the CLKs since I sold my beloved CLK55 Kleemann. Well, I am back now and just bought a CLK63 Black Series that I may or may not keep (price was very good so it may be interesting to resell). But I took the car out for the first time yesterday and it really is a thing of beauty, so raw, LOVE IT!
So, my questions is, does the car have Launch Control? If not, has anyone mastered the technic in this car yet?
Thanks in advance,
Learso
Boston, MA
Welcome back Learso! You make quite a Grand re-appearance!!
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Thanks Chappy, good to be back. There is just something about the CLK lines that I guess, a great GT that keeps on getting better. Anyway, I hope to post pics soon of the car. Going to drive now!
Cheers,
L.
Cheers,
L.
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03-27-2009, 03:13 PM
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Actually, I was referring strickly to launching on the street or on a closed circuit track. I plan to take the car to Lime Rock so I wanted to get the scoop on using the paddles in this car if someone had the experience. People actually drag race this thing?? Ha.
Okay, let me rephrase this, what is the ideal RPM to bring it to before letting the foot of the break.
Thanks,
L.
Okay, let me rephrase this, what is the ideal RPM to bring it to before letting the foot of the break.
Thanks,
L.
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You are absolutely not kidding. I thought my C6Z was tough to launch, but this one is a b!tch. One foul up and you lose *****loads of speed and time.
Are you referring to a street launch or one at the strip?
Street launching this car is a nightmare, The Corsa tires like to be hot, regular street driving will not get the tires up to prime launch temps and tire smoking burnouts are not ussually able to be done on public roads. Turn off ESP! There is really no room for error, there is a very fine line, you will either spin the tires violently or if you let the revs fall too much you will loose your momentum. On the street, depending on type of pavemet I will usually do a brake stall launch at no more than 1700 rpm and then when the light goes green, rapidly roll on the throttle reaching full throttle about the same time the car shifts into second gear, if you hit full throttle too early you run the risk of smoking the tires and depending on the pavement you might continue to smoke them into and through 2nd gear. Not having a clucth is a slight disadvantage at the line the only input is throttle input, there is no possiblity of slipping the clutch, but what you lose at the line you will pick up in lightening fast upshifts, there is no manual trans that can upshift the way this car can.
If you are refering to launchng at the strip on the stock tires, I recomend 21-22psi, ESP/traction off, full auto shift, a big smokey burnout (remember these tires like to be hot), 2000-2200 rpm brake stall, roll on the throttle a little faster and hang on. I can lay down high 1.7X-1.80 60' times all day with the Corsa tires, which is a very respectible 60' for stock tires.
Let us know how it goes.
Street launching this car is a nightmare, The Corsa tires like to be hot, regular street driving will not get the tires up to prime launch temps and tire smoking burnouts are not ussually able to be done on public roads. Turn off ESP! There is really no room for error, there is a very fine line, you will either spin the tires violently or if you let the revs fall too much you will loose your momentum. On the street, depending on type of pavemet I will usually do a brake stall launch at no more than 1700 rpm and then when the light goes green, rapidly roll on the throttle reaching full throttle about the same time the car shifts into second gear, if you hit full throttle too early you run the risk of smoking the tires and depending on the pavement you might continue to smoke them into and through 2nd gear. Not having a clucth is a slight disadvantage at the line the only input is throttle input, there is no possiblity of slipping the clutch, but what you lose at the line you will pick up in lightening fast upshifts, there is no manual trans that can upshift the way this car can.
If you are refering to launchng at the strip on the stock tires, I recomend 21-22psi, ESP/traction off, full auto shift, a big smokey burnout (remember these tires like to be hot), 2000-2200 rpm brake stall, roll on the throttle a little faster and hang on. I can lay down high 1.7X-1.80 60' times all day with the Corsa tires, which is a very respectible 60' for stock tires.
Let us know how it goes.
