The Perfect Launch

[TDE1]

Holy moly Lopes, just happened across you on YouTube - at Santa Pod. 11.99 @ 120.58.

Nice

 

[SavMan]

Ok probably will get laughed off the thread for this but...

The SBS system. Once it's applied, what actually disengages it? Obviously a dab on the accelerator, yes, but would it be feasible to alter it so it remains engaged until a pre-determined setting? Say 1000rpm.

If you press the brake pedal again it will switch off.

 

[TDE1]

I know, sorry I didn't make my question clear. I mean could it be adjusted to release the brakes at a set point with the specific intention being to assist a launch.

So you could hold the car on SBS at, say 950rpm. As soon as you pressed the accelerator a tad further, getting to 1000rpm, SBS disengages and you're away.

 

[SavMan]

I know, sorry I didn't make my question clear. I mean could it be adjusted to release the brakes at a set point with the specific intention being to assist a launch.

So you could hold the car on SBS at, say 950rpm. As soon as you pressed the accelerator a tad further, getting to 1000rpm, SBS disengages and you're away.

No idea but not sure that's really necessary just use your left foot

 

[TDE1]

Yep. Was thinking that as was typing...

 

[lopes80]

Holy moly Lopes, just happened across you on YouTube - at Santa Pod. 11.99 @ 120.58.

Nice

Thanks!

Not bad for the 1st run of the day.

 

[barbar]

Hi

Did anyone ever provide a serious answer to this?

Regards.

 

[John]

Hi

Did anyone ever provide a serious answer to this?

Regards.

From my experience of the traffic light grand prix, you have to feather the power in as even too much grunt from idle kicks in with the traction.

I also once tried holding it on the SBC to save time moving my foot from brake to the noisy pedal but it takes to long for the SBC to disengage.

The best technique for a quick getaway I've found (I managed 4.1s to 60 when my car was previously running at 510BHP) is to hold the brake with your left foot...

Once you get going, you bring the power in quite quickly but you still have to be a bit careful to avoid losing traction.

 

[mattk1]

Doesn't everyone left foot brake anyway?

Matt

 

[John]

Doesn't everyone left foot brake anyway?

Matt

I do but I guess most people don't...

If they are doing that already and getting a poor getaway - they need more practice or something is wrong with the car!

 

[mattk1]

More practice I suspect! It's an art getting a car off a line quickly

Matt