Launch Control

Printable Version

Saab Forum >> General Saab Forums >> Off Topic >> Launch Control

Page: [1]

Login Message << Older Topic   Newer Topic >>

Launch Control - 11/27/2007 4:48:11 PM    rfox0100 Posts: 17 Joined: 10/15/2007 Status: offline I have an 01 9-3 SE with an automatic transmission.  Recently I tried something.  I switched the driving mode to Sport, disengaged the TCS (traction control), left footed the brake while pressing the gas.  This pre-loaded the power convertor in the transmission and spooled up the turbo.  With the engine revving at around 3000 RPM I released the brake and floored the accelerator simultaneously.  Both front wheels spun briefly and off I went.  I swear (but don't hold me to this) that the 1-2, 2-3 shift went MUCH quicker than normal.  I tried this same procedure with manually shifting from 1-2, 2-3 but the engine wanted to bump off of the rev limiter before shifting. I wouldn't recommend doing this a lot but it did seem to help with launches.  Anyone else ever try this? Post #: 1

RE: Launch Control - 11/28/2007 1:37:16 PM    Roto Posts: 1244 Joined: 12/18/2006 Status: online I don't drive an auto, but that's how most auto trannies work _____________________________ 1999 Saab 9-3 5-door. She's back and better than ever Philly Region Autocross (in reply to rfox0100) Post #: 2

RE: Launch Control - 1/16/2008 11:05:34 AM    kumaclimber Posts: 34 Joined: 4/18/2007 Status: offline that makes sence considering how auto trannys work (shift off oil pressure) it would make sence that revving the piss out of it and pre loading the entire drive train would improve shfting performance _____________________________ (in reply to Roto) Post #: 3

Today's Posts
Most Active Topics
Make A Donation
Forum Rules & FAQ
RSS Feeds

Saab Prices

Top 10 Posters
roto 1244 hawaiisaab93 208 patrick 143 nbsman 59 caption 54 alexdrops 52 bojib 47 gmwarranty 45 slow joe 41 kumaclimber 34