Race Start Initial Delay
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2024 GLB35 AMG, 2020 S560 Coupe
Race Start Initial Delay
On my 2024 GLB35, when using the Race Start feature (foot on brake, accelerator to the floor), there is a short delay (1/2 sec. or so) in launch which pretty much defeats the Race Start feature. It seems quicker to just mash the throttle. Do any other 35 owners experience this unfortunate delay?
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But that's a torque converter automatic. When you press the accelerator and the brake simultaneously, you put load on the engine and you're basically holding the car back with the brake pedal.
In a dual clutch, the clutches don't engage until you let your foot off the brake pedal to prevent clutch burn. Some cars can do this quicker (like Porsches), most take a few tenths to engage. If you watch drag racing channels you can see that sometimes the driver has to let off the brake a full second before the race starts in order not to lose time.
In a dual clutch, the clutches don't engage until you let your foot off the brake pedal to prevent clutch burn. Some cars can do this quicker (like Porsches), most take a few tenths to engage. If you watch drag racing channels you can see that sometimes the driver has to let off the brake a full second before the race starts in order not to lose time.
