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May 31, 2008 5:36:55 AM

intouch1: Rennteam Master; Loc: Red Sea , Egypt; Posts: 5754, Gallery; Registered on: May 22, 2004

GT2 Launch Control

tried the launch control on my GT2 and it is great. perfect starts off the line....even if there was no actual line

in addition, i read in some porsche literature, that it actually puts less load on the clutch than high rpm starts in cars without launch control as it modulates the power.

the sensation was great. some little wheel hop and then the slingshot kicks in.

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May 31, 2008 11:33:47 AM

Flyer..: Senior; Loc: Berlin , Germany; Posts: 507, Gallery; Registered on: Feb 3, 2006; Reply to: intouch1

Re: GT2 Launch Control

launch control

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on the M5 it's quite an experience, but I would go to Egypt to try it with a GT2 ..
smoke those tires!

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May 31, 2008 11:47:04 AM

cc08gt2: Junior; Loc: Texas; Posts: 120, Gallery; Registered on: Apr 23, 2008; Reply to: intouch1

Re: GT2 Launch Control

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intouch1 said:
tried the launch control on my GT2 and it is great. perfect starts off the line....even if there was no actual line

in addition, i read in some porsche literature, that it actually puts less load on the clutch than high rpm starts in cars without launch control as it modulates the power.

the sensation was great. some little wheel hop and then the slingshot kicks in.

I have done mine about 5 times. Dealer seems to think that it might limit the clutch life. I don't know. How about the awesome sound when the rev limiter hits 5k rpms and the motor seems to pump or slightly fluctuate in rpms of about 200? The sound of the power and thumping is strong to say the least. You are definitely shifting into 2nd imediately and I have had a hard time just watching the road before I hit the rev limiter. AWESOME option!

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May 31, 2008 1:02:47 PM

intouch1: Rennteam Master; Loc: Red Sea , Egypt; Posts: 5754, Gallery; Registered on: May 22, 2004; Reply to: cc08gt2

Re: GT2 Launch Control

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cc08gt2 said:
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intouch1 said:
tried the launch control on my GT2 and it is great. perfect starts off the line....even if there was no actual line

in addition, i read in some porsche literature, that it actually puts less load on the clutch than high rpm starts in cars without launch control as it modulates the power.

the sensation was great. some little wheel hop and then the slingshot kicks in.

I have done mine about 5 times. Dealer seems to think that it might limit the clutch life. I don't know. How about the awesome sound when the rev limiter hits 5k rpms and the motor seems to pump or slightly fluctuate in rpms of about 200? The sound of the power and thumping is strong to say the least. You are definitely shifting into 2nd imediately and I have had a hard time just watching the road before I hit the rev limiter. AWESOME option!

yup, it's almost impossible not to hit the rev limiter

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May 31, 2008 8:31:38 PM

fritz: Rennteam VIP; Loc: BaWü , Germany; Posts: 10248, Gallery; Registered on: Jul 23, 2003; Reply to: cc08gt2

Re: GT2 Launch Control

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cc08gt2 said:
AWESOME option!

It's not even an option.

It's standard.

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May 31, 2008 11:54:20 PM

cc08gt2: Junior; Loc: Texas; Posts: 120, Gallery; Registered on: Apr 23, 2008; Reply to: fritz

Re: GT2 Launch Control

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fritz said:
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cc08gt2 said:
AWESOME option!

It's not even an option.

Thank you for the trivial insight. It is an option to either use it on occasion to enjoy, or to just stand on the gas without the launch. The statement was not made based on a purchase issue, but more a use issue. Better put, Launch Control is cool, and will become a new option to have for other 911 users in the future.

It's standard.

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Jun 1, 2008 2:36:44 AM

Turbo Al: Rennteam Pro; Loc: Rochester, New York , United States; Posts: 2531, Gallery; Registered on: Apr 3, 2005; Reply to: cc08gt2

Re: GT2 Launch Control

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cc08gt2 said:
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fritz said:
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cc08gt2 said:
AWESOME option!

It's not even an option.

Thank you for the trivial insight. It is an option to either use it on occasion to enjoy, or to just stand on the gas without the launch. The statement was not made based on a purchase issue, but more a use issue. Better put, Launch Control is cool, and will become a new option to have for other 911 users in the future.

It's standard.

Fritz was simply making a play on words, teasing you for using the word "option" which, in Porsche car-ordering parlance, is codeword for a pricey add-on to a car's base price. So making it "standard" is a bonus for the "cost-conscious" GT2 buyer.

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Jun 1, 2008 11:42:08 AM

cc08gt2: Junior; Loc: Texas; Posts: 120, Gallery; Registered on: Apr 23, 2008; Reply to: Turbo Al

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Now that was a good one. Glad we didn't have to pay extra.

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Jun 1, 2008 12:17:07 PM

Alex_997TT: Rennteam Master; Loc: Reading , United Kingdom; Posts: 3320, Gallery; Registered on: Nov 20, 2005; Reply to: intouch1

Re: GT2 Launch Control

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intouch1 said:
tried the launch control on my GT2 and it is great. perfect starts off the line....even if there was no actual line

in addition, i read in some porsche literature, that it actually puts less load on the clutch than high rpm starts in cars without launch control as it modulates the power.

the sensation was great. some little wheel hop and then the slingshot kicks in.

Happy Birthday!!

Guess you are out enjoying your GT2, GREAT way to spend your birthday if so

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Jun 1, 2008 6:04:12 PM

Alex_997TT: Rennteam Master; Loc: Reading , United Kingdom; Posts: 3320, Gallery; Registered on: Nov 20, 2005; Reply to: Alex_997TT

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The official blurb on launch control...

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Jun 1, 2008 8:48:10 PM

cc08gt2: Junior; Loc: Texas; Posts: 120, Gallery; Registered on: Apr 23, 2008; Reply to: Alex_997TT

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Wonder how fast and strong this car will be when PDK gets to be on it? I would call that a demon with a bad attitude. I bet we could get 3 second 0-60. Maybe they won't charge us for it.
Yep, found the 165 mph mark and there is so much more under my foot. Love those far out county roads that have new asphalt on em.

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Jun 5, 2008 4:02:02 PM

fritz: Rennteam VIP; Loc: BaWü , Germany; Posts: 10248, Gallery; Registered on: Jul 23, 2003; Reply to: Turbo Al

Re: GT2 Launch Control

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Turbo Al said:
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cc08gt2 said:
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fritz said:
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cc08gt2 said:
AWESOME option!

It's not even an option.

Thank you for the trivial insight. It is an option to either use it on occasion to enjoy, or to just stand on the gas without the launch. The statement was not made based on a purchase issue, but more a use issue. Better put, Launch Control is cool, and will become a new option to have for other 911 users in the future.

It's standard.

Fritz was simply making a play on words, teasing you for using the word "option" which, in Porsche car-ordering parlance, is codeword for a pricey add-on to a car's base price. So making it "standard" is a bonus for the "cost-conscious" GT2 buyer.

I just revisited this thread and saw this post. Thanks Al, for your clarification on my behalf.

I threw in my insight mainly for the benefit of those who don't know the 997 GT2 and therefore might not realize that the launch control is indeed standard.
Your last line sums up my line of thought when I wrote my post very nicely.

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