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03-08-18, 09:25 AM

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03-08-18, 11:58 AM

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Originally Posted by DMV350

I do remember hearing somewhere that launch control on the GTR will void its warranty. Pretty silly to include a feature that you can't even reliably use

Something else I've always wondered... When they publish these crazy 0-60 times for cars, are they using some form of launch control, or just goosing it?

No standard for testing 0-60 times every manufacturer is going to do their own thing.

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03-08-18, 11:33 PM

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To the best of my knowledge (personal expérience) on my IS200t, to build up boost, so to speak, rev to 3.5k to 4k rpm and hold the brakes. Disable TC first before all these and then release the brakes when you are ready to go... that minimizes the turbo lag. Turn off AC, if you believe that will help... and lose the spare tire.

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03-09-18, 12:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Solara350

300HP and 277 ft-tp on Lexus IS350 is too weak for a launch control or LSD option.

The IS350 is not too weak for a LSD option and can certainly benefit by having one. In fact, the 2018 IS350 F-Sport now includes a Torsen LSD.

Even the lower HP Toyota 86 and Subaru BRZ come standard with a LSD.