[RockSmasher]

Yeah....make sure TC is full on, cause you will be John Force if not. Didn't intend on striping for 300 feet, but had a buddy in the car and when the tires lit, he started howling so I said fark it and boiled them. These cars have power boy....kept the tires lit through 4th gear. In Sport mode for TC, that is not enough to use launch I've found, must be fully on. DRs should be here next week, will try again.

 

[B5 Blue]

But I like Force. Were your clothes all black with soot too?

 

[Dragon]

I tried launch control with my M6 and killed it. I still don't understand it in a manual......I am launch control.

 

[huggytree]

Don't get why you would need it with a a8?
Just ease into it and don't floor it

I come from a few high hp cars so it's an easy concept for me, but I keep seeing people having issues launching. You don't just floor any car over 400hp you ease the peddle down. If you think the hc is a hard launch you need to try my 13gt500. With f1 s it's impossible to launch in under 80 degrees. I've always found the hc w a8 easy to launch. Even w p0s. I've barely spun my tires in the hc. Certainly not through 4th. Stop flooring it like its a 200hp civic

Practice 0-60s and you will figure it out

Try to do it wo any spin as your goal

 

[RockSmasher]

I'm completely aware that I don't NEED launch control, much like I don't need a 707hp car, but I have it and I used it. I've had plenty of experience driving fast cars as well, I was just sharing my experience. One of my workers has a 14 GT500 that I've driven a handful of times. Fun car for sure. Seems a lot (excuse the pun) snakier than these Hellcats. I obviously never hammered on it because it's not mine, but gave her some spirited runs. I seriously doubt that everyone with an A8 hasn't used launch control because they don't need to. It's a feature in the car, and it was fun doing a 300 foot baker.

 

[RockSmasher]

And I didn't day it was hard to launch, I said I used launch control with TC off.

 

[Cerino2000]

I've got a vid on here somewhere of me trying to figure it out. The shot of my rear view mirror was classic. Just search the forum for launch control.

 

[huggytree]

you used launch control and spun your tires through 4th gear.......so i figured you didnt know how to launch your car......since ive practiced 0-60's some and barely spun my tires

sounds like you just wanted to trash your tires for fun....but for some reason used launch control to do it eh? is the post about LC or trashing tires?

 

[RockSmasher]

Sounds like you're reading WAY too far into this dude..... I'm not a pro drag racer like you who practices 0-60 times. I don't give a f_ck. I like playing with this new toy of mine, and couldn't care less what my times are. I care about having fun and enjoying myself, without any preconceptions about how, "Today's the day I nail my best 0-60". All I wanted to say was anyone who hasn't used launch control yet, to leave TC on, unless you want to lay a sweet patch. I'm not interested in "tips" on how to make my tires not spin. If someone doesn't know how to handle a fast car, they should definitely not be in a Hellcat.

 

[RockSmasher]

I've got a vid on here somewhere of me trying to figure it out. The shot of my rear view mirror was classic. Just search the forum for launch control.

Exactly Cerino. This was my original point, that when you use launch control, even though we're not supposed to cause it's an A8 (rolls eyes), that if TC is even in sport mode, you will roast the tires. Not "launch control is dumb, all it does is burn out".

 

[EverythingSRT]

An

you used launch control and spun your tires through 4th gear.......so i figured you didnt know how to launch your car......since ive practiced 0-60's some and barely spun my tires

sounds like you just wanted to trash your tires for fun....but for some reason used launch control to do it eh? is the post about LC or trashing tires?

And what were your times?

 

[Kevin M]

Don't get why you would need it with a a8?
Just ease into it and don't floor it

I come from a few high hp cars so it's an easy concept for me, but I keep seeing people having issues launching. You don't just floor any car over 400hp you ease the peddle down. If you think the hc is a hard launch you need to try my 13gt500. With f1 s it's impossible to launch in under 80 degrees. I've always found the hc w a8 easy to launch. Even w p0s. I've barely spun my tires in the hc. Certainly not through 4th. Stop flooring it like its a 200hp civic

Practice 0-60s and you will figure it out

Try to do it wo any spin as your goal

Huggy, Until I get my Drag Radials, can you give some tips on launching my A8 with minimal wheel spin?? Appreciate it!

 

[Zebug]

I've gotten it down to 4.0 on my 0-60 timer in the car....just learning how much to give her and not break traction is the key. Seems to be simple seat time and practice

 

[DGatzby]

I'm completely aware that I don't NEED launch control, much like I don't need a 707hp car, but I have it and I used it. I've had plenty of experience driving fast cars as well, I was just sharing my experience. One of my workers has a 14 GT500 that I've driven a handful of times. Fun car for sure. Seems a lot (excuse the pun) snakier than these Hellcats. I obviously never hammered on it because it's not mine, but gave her some spirited runs. I seriously doubt that everyone with an A8 hasn't used launch control because they don't need to. It's a feature in the car, and it was fun doing a 300 foot baker.

2600 miles never pressed the button. I am interested to know if it works, but I have not read anywhere where it helps yet.

 

[huggytree]

my 1st attempt in full street mode 0-60 with nitto 555r's in 50 degree weather===4.3 seconds
2nd attempt now in sport mode w/ street traction = 3.7
3rd and 4th attempt = 3.6 seconds.......

i never put it in sport traction or track transmission......id assume i can lower it down to 3.2 or lower because i still had some spin

ease the pedal down is my tip......do a 1st run like me thats just a waste, spin your tires some, heat them up....you have 0 chance of a good run on 50 degree weather w/o warmed up tires

just take it easy and ease down the pedal...it may not hit the ground until mid way into 2nd gear.....i still had some spin on all my tries.....i dont have it down yet....didnt use LC (i heard it was worthless on a HC)...i thought LC was only for M6's anyways....its suppose to be an easy way of getting going for someone not good with a clutch off the line......

if your spinning your pushing the car too much......

got my 392 down to 4.30 once w/o ANY spin or chirp...with RSA's (stock tires)
i could get 4.5 second 0-60's every time.....i want to get my HC down to 3.5 or less consistent times with the occasional 3.2 or lower.....some claim of 2.9 seconds....hard to believe with 305's and rwd.....at this point im not doubting anything yet....i need to wait for some warmer weather and a few more tries....right now im working on launching my GT500 with LC to race StellasHC M6 on the 15th........im told the LC on the gt500 is very good and will be my only chance of a win seeing ive never been to a professional track(and StellaHC is an experienced drag racer, just not with his HC)...my HC is up on the lift for a few weeks while i get used to driving my GT500 again from the long winter...im expecting to lose the race due to my experience (not the cars), but want it to be very close still....

 

[Cerino2000]

The trick to getting the launch control to work is to make sure you are pressing hard enough on the brake pedal. The car has to read a certain amount of pressure before it will actually engage LC. The way you know is if you got it right, you can hold the gas pedal to the floor while holding the brake and it will not be doing a big power brake burnout.

 

[MoparPhil]

...i thought LC was only for M6's anyways....its suppose to be an easy way of getting going for someone not good with a clutch off the line......

LC on an M6 is not about the clutch or one's ability to use it correctly. BTW, if you're going to slip your clutch trying to maintain traction off the line with this much power, it may work on a few passes but do it once too many times and you'll be spinning a lot more than just the tires (read fried clutch). LC on an M6 holds the rpms at a predetermined setting even if you mash the throttle to the floor. The default is 2,500 rpms but is easily adjusted to optimize the launch. This is helpful when you stage so you can concentrate on the tree and other things instead of trying to watch the tach and manually hold the right engine speed. It helps you consistently maintain the launch rpm in the sweet spot where you minimize wheel spin without bogging.

 

[bighit2883]

With my M6 The damn thing stalls when trying to use LC. I do everything correctly. Set the RPMs. Floor it. It pops and gurgles when i let go of the clutch the car just basically turns off. Doesn't move at all. I believe another M6 owner out there was experiencing the same thing

 

[CanuckH3llKat]

my 1st attempt in full street mode 0-60 with nitto 555r's in 50 degree weather===4.3 seconds
2nd attempt now in sport mode w/ street traction = 3.7
3rd and 4th attempt = 3.6 seconds.......

i never put it in sport traction or track transmission......id assume i can lower it down to 3.2 or lower because i still had some spin

ease the pedal down is my tip......do a 1st run like me thats just a waste, spin your tires some, heat them up....you have 0 chance of a good run on 50 degree weather w/o warmed up tires

just take it easy and ease down the pedal...it may not hit the ground until mid way into 2nd gear.....i still had some spin on all my tries.....i dont have it down yet....didnt use LC (i heard it was worthless on a HC)...i thought LC was only for M6's anyways....its suppose to be an easy way of getting going for someone not good with a clutch off the line......

if your spinning your pushing the car too much......

got my 392 down to 4.30 once w/o ANY spin or chirp...with RSA's (stock tires)
i could get 4.5 second 0-60's every time.....i want to get my HC down to 3.5 or less consistent times with the occasional 3.2 or lower.....some claim of 2.9 seconds....hard to believe with 305's and rwd.....at this point im not doubting anything yet....i need to wait for some warmer weather and a few more tries....right now im working on launching my GT500 with LC to race StellasHC M6 on the 15th........im told the LC on the gt500 is very good and will be my only chance of a win seeing ive never been to a professional track(and StellaHC is an experienced drag racer, just not with his HC)...my HC is up on the lift for a few weeks while i get used to driving my GT500 again from the long winter...im expecting to lose the race due to my experience (not the cars), but want it to be very close still....

Do you keep it in Auto shift or do you paddle shift? So you said you don't put it in track transmission for quicker shifting?

 

[huggytree]

i let it shift itself
and i for some reason didnt try track mode on the transmission.....i only tried it 4x in a 5 minute beat on the HC fun time..........my 1st try i didnt even use sport mode(forgot to switch it)....

i would recommend track mode for the trans...im sure it will help knock off .1 seconds

i think if you can learn how to do it w/o TC you can also lower that time....

i am concentrating on the gas pedal....nothing else....easing it down and feeling for spin.....a slow controlled push just at the point where the wheels want to spin.......in the GT500 w/o the tires warmed up you have to ease it into 2nd also at 60 mph.....it will break loose sometimes at 88mph right before your ready to shift into 3rd.....the HC doesnt do that...atleast not the A8 HC..........i think all of you should be happy Dodge switched to P0's and away from F1's.....F1;s really suck for the street

if you have Nitto's and you cant get into the 3's 0-60 your a lead foot.

my HC is up on the lift for a week or 2 more and im enjoying my gt500 for a bit....as soon as it comes down im going to spend some 0-60 time and see how low i can get.....ive seen someone with a 3.2 and i believe dr.buick has a 2.9 from the track..........which is very hard to believe , but also very cool.....with his low 1/4 mile times im sure its correct.........i hope to post a 3.2 before the end of the month