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Old 11-23-15, 07:41 AM
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Why would anyone do it to our cars? I just shudder at the thought of someone doing it to a RC 350
Old 11-23-15, 08:52 PM
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Because it's fun to exploit the maximum performance available. It's not fast enough to require a built in launch control susyem, but it helps to slightly load up the tires with RPM for a blip, prior to brake release during initial acceleration.

This is but one of the reasons the car is so great, you can drive like a sports car or a luxury car on demand.
Old 11-24-15, 09:38 AM
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ahha... i don't believe my AWD will allow this unlike the RWD? I am unsure as I have never done/attempted it
Old 11-24-15, 11:31 AM
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It's only a $60,000 car, why is that so atrocious?
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Originally Posted by SRC350F
ahha... i don't believe my AWD will allow this unlike the RWD? I am unsure as I have never done/attempted it
Hold traction control button for more than 3 seconds. Power brake and rev, max rpm will hold at around 2k I believe, it will not go over. Release break and launch is harder and smother, no hesitation due to traction control on. I have AWD , works great!
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If everyone was smart, I'd be out of a job
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Look at that, someone launching a $2.8 million dollar car. Terrible.
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You mean your RC can't do this?

https://vimeo.com/34209017
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It's only bad if you do it often... doing it just once won't hurt..
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It's only bad if you're doing it wrong.
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