Especially made to help race car drivers have the best time on the watch during acceleration in a straight line starting from a complete stop, the launch control includes some negative aspects.
Launch control: negative points
The modern sport automobiles are all equipped with a launch control. This system is an electronic aid that works thanks to an electronic accelerator and a computer program that allows fast acceleration of the vehicle, but gently, in order to avoid having the wheels ice skating and preserve the engine, clutch, as well as the transmission breaking.
That said, does the launch control really allow such good starts? In reality, the launch control does not necessarily activate itself for each start. In fact, it is necessary to realize from the beginning some manipulations before choosing the optimal way. According to the model of the car, the activation of the launch control system is more or less complicated. Consequently, the start can become less advantageous if the launch control was not activated in a reasonable lapse of time.
How to get the best part of the launch control?
The launch control is interesting, provided that you know when to activate it and how to use it. In fact, it is imperative to anticipate its activation before you start. If necessary, it is preferable to favor a classic start. In other words, if you do not have the time to activate it, it would be judicious to not use it at all in order to not be caught off guard.
In addition, it is recommended to use the launch control system when the vehicle and the parts of the engine are correctly heated, notably when driving after about 15 minutes. Furthermore, for an optimal functionality, it is recommended to bring the car to a stop, to deactivate the ESP, then to push in the brake pedal entirely with your left foot and push the accelerator entirely with the right foot. Once 3,000 revs are reached, you should let go of the brake and let the car launch itself. Finally, it is not recommended using the launch control on a slippery road, since in this case its effectiveness is considerably reduced.