Cobalt SS Launch Control vs. 2010 Corvette Launch Control
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Cobalt SS Launch Control vs. 2010 Corvette Launch Control
I know many people here don't like the launch control on our cars, but this guys makes a strong argument for how useful it can be on the 2010 Corvette unless you are a professional driver. Thoughts on how similar or different the two systems are (other than one being front and one being rear wheel drive)...?
http://jalopnik.com/5232491/2010-cor...-void-warranty
http://jalopnik.com/5232491/2010-cor...-void-warranty
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Do you guys think that they chose 5,100 RPM on the Cobalt to give the optimum point where you get a bit of wheel spin but still gets you the best time?
Also, it sounds like the Corvette uses a bit of traction control to help with the best wheel spin...does the Cobalt do that too? I was under the impression that there was no TC help at all when using launch control...
Also, it sounds like the Corvette uses a bit of traction control to help with the best wheel spin...does the Cobalt do that too? I was under the impression that there was no TC help at all when using launch control...
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I would actually say it's the reverse of this. Corvette is easier to launch so it doesn't need launch control as much. I believe a good driver could beat the system in either case. However now that I've played around with launch control a bit, it's actually pretty fun and consistant- especially on inconsistant roads. I also figured out that at first I was doing it wrong, if you dump the clutch it bogs- but if you stay on it too long it spins too much. There is a happy medium to lift the clutch.
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Do you guys think that they chose 5,100 RPM on the Cobalt to give the optimum point where you get a bit of wheel spin but still gets you the best time?
Also, it sounds like the Corvette uses a bit of traction control to help with the best wheel spin...does the Cobalt do that too? I was under the impression that there was no TC help at all when using launch control...
Also, it sounds like the Corvette uses a bit of traction control to help with the best wheel spin...does the Cobalt do that too? I was under the impression that there was no TC help at all when using launch control...
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Do you guys think that they chose 5,100 RPM on the Cobalt to give the optimum point where you get a bit of wheel spin but still gets you the best time?
Also, it sounds like the Corvette uses a bit of traction control to help with the best wheel spin...does the Cobalt do that too? I was under the impression that there was no TC help at all when using launch control...
Also, it sounds like the Corvette uses a bit of traction control to help with the best wheel spin...does the Cobalt do that too? I was under the impression that there was no TC help at all when using launch control...
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I would actually say it's the reverse of this. Corvette is easier to launch so it doesn't need launch control as much. I believe a good driver could beat the system in either case. However now that I've played around with launch control a bit, it's actually pretty fun and consistant- especially on inconsistant roads. I also figured out that at first I was doing it wrong, if you dump the clutch it bogs- but if you stay on it too long it spins too much. There is a happy medium to lift the clutch.
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