Anyone broke their clutch yet, using launch control?
09-02-2008, 12:40 AM
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Anyone broke their clutch yet, using launch control?
How cautious should one be when they see the "clutch is overheating, if possible please stop the vehicle" message?
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09-02-2008, 01:13 PM
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Re: How hard were you working the car when this happened?
Car was not worked too hard. Maybe five starts from 0 to 150, but from a standstill, and one launch. When the launch was attempted, the car's DIS showed that message.
It has cleared after cool down...
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It has cleared after cool down...
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09-02-2008, 08:11 PM
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You're obvioustly doing it wrong...
Why don't you outline the steps you're taking to use launch control. And I'd stop doing whatever it is you're doing, otherwise a very expensive clutch, flywheel and throw-out bearing are in the near future.
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09-03-2008, 08:15 AM
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Any launch control isn't all that good on a clutch... but it is fun...
Thats why dragsters only race 1/4 mile and rebuild tranny's and replace clutches a couple times a day and one reason why most road race series have rolling starts. Use your "Launch Control Credits" wisley no matter what you drive. Its fun, but not going to make your clutch live longer. And I don't think Chic's dig it that much either.
