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I just watched the latest episode of Top Gear where Stig drove the new GT-R to the second fastest position on their track and the boys then briefly talked about its powerful launch control setup which immediately raised my curiosity level. Such heredity being presented in its distant cousin G a mere possibility?

jran76

iTrader: (2)

I would imagine it is a ways off in the G. You typically see it with dual clutch transmissions (like the GT-R, M3, S4, etc.). You can add a form of it with an aftermarket traction control unit from Race Logic. GTM offers this in a plug-and-play package for the G (albeit, and expensive one).

JohnEnglish

No, as stated above you normally see it in SMG/DSG equipped cars. Plus the G and GT-R have completely different drivetrains.

RISKY GUY

iTrader: (9)

my uprev tuner is almost done with launch control, its already avail for g35.
it held rpms to 3200 & launched it looked like it has possibilites.

harp00n

hm, all the g35 sedans '07-'08 (5AT) can launch at 2500rpm with the both pedals pushed! really good feature for AWD guys - smokes all the g37s up to the 60mph

as I know, g37 (7AT) can't do it...

NoMoneyNoHoney

What are you smoking? That's not launch control, any car can do that...

harp00n

ok, try to do it on 7AT and tell us the result...

p.s. all of my friends with g37 7AT failed to launch the car in such a way!

JohnEnglish

OK I tried it with my 7AT. What's supposed to happen? The engine revved up and then when I released the brake the car accelerated.

It's really bad for the drivetrain and is no way, shape, or form launch control but it'll get the car quickly off the line.

OEM launch control is more than just holding the engine RPMs at a certain level. It also incorporates the traction control system so it get the maximum grip without crazy amounts of wheel spin.

NoMoneyNoHoney

That's cause you pussies need to learn to drive stick

GXXXV X

^lmao, multitasking in a 6mt FTL

btw i have 5at but i dont get harp00n...how would a 7AT not be able to brake launch? (i think thats the word for it?)

kaoticdemize

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7at can do it just fine

NoMoneyNoHoney

Any car can do it, even a 4AT GMC Yukon can...

cvroom

op i had to watch that video for myself. that is the best review ive seen of the 2012 GT-R

‪Top Gear S17E04 2012 Nissan GT-R‬‏ - YouTube

they are ripping it so hard through the corners at the end!

eksigned

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i SAW THAT TOO! that thing HAULS!!! I seriously want one later down the line. no idea about launch control, for 7at (i'm assuming).

edit: i know if you get orisis, you can use the valet map as a launch control; you'd be launching at 4k though. something about switching between the valet and power map...holding something, etc etc. dunno...but it's there, as a possibility?