[wndcttr]

Here are the 50 launches to celebrate 911s 50th anniversary:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A5DRCTW-Q7o

And the corresponding article:

http://www.roadandtrack.com/new-cars/reviews/a6921/2014-porsche-911-turbo-s-65-7-roa0314/

 

[mrt5150]

Here are the 50 launches to celebrate 911s 50th anniversary:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A5DRCTW-Q7o

I'm very jealous of that guy... Very cool.

 

[rfullick]

I'm excited about the arrival of my Macan...but **** I want that car! Next time...

 

[justcallmeeric]

DO you need the Sport Chrono package to use Launch Mode?

 

[wndcttr]

DO you need the Sport Chrono package to use Launch Mode?

Yes,
Launch control is part of the Sports Chrono package

 

[DB_NC_15MS]

I did not know Chrono and Launch came with Sport Plus.
I just had Plus added to the car and got the new button pack.
I have not tried launch but I love the manic personality of Plus for the times I may choose it.

Sport exhaust is next up when it is available I was told incorrectly by a 'specialist' in Atlanta that it would not be available post-build. Boy am I glad she was wrong!

 

[JJA]

I've had my Macan for 3 weeks now. Took it on two long road trips to complete the break in. Kept it under 4k rpm, varied the rpm by going manual and down shifting 1 or 2 gears while on the highway for longer periods of time, and avoided sports plus mode till hitting 2k miles. So now it is time to start having more fun.

Drove around for 10 minutes to get the engine warmed up, then tried sports plus mode for a while....wow its quite a different car. Everything is quite impressive, and now to try a launch.

Following the steps ....Sports plus on, car at complete stop. left foot pushes brake to the floor. Kick down on gas pedal to floor with right foot. Tach jumps to about 5k, Launch message slides onto display going left to right. (to this point everything as expected....)....but just as quickly launch message slides right back off screen to left and tach drops to 3k or so. All before i do anything else. I was expecting to have at least a second, perhaps two, to release the brake, but didnt. It happens very quickly, cant be more than half a second. Tried it 5 times, same result. The last time I tried coming off the brake as soon as i saw the lauch message start to slide on....but tach still dropped, car hesitated, started to move forward a little, and the tach climbed again and we were off. Very good acceleration, but only after the first stutter.

So what am I doing wrong? I have found some old posts of some people having to try 3-4 times to get a successful launch, but that was a year ago and I havent seen anyone reporting that recently.

 

[coffeegrinds]

Is Traction Control off? You have to turn off traction control.

Turn off Traction Control. Sport Plus mode on. Press the brake down all the way and hold it there. Press the accelerator down all the way until it reaches 5000rpm. Launch Control message will show up. Pull your left foot off the brake, and the car will accelerate.

The Launch Control message will stay there as long as you keep pressing the accelerator. It shouldn't slide off the screen. If after all this, you still keep having the above results, there may be something wrong with your launch control software, and you might need to go to the dealership to get it fixed.

 

[Milans]

Leave the Traction Control ON. Shift in "D". And see OM, page 200:
1. Press the brake with your left foot.
2. Quickly press the accelerator down fully (kickdown activated) and hold it.
The engine speed will level off at around 5,000 rpm. ““Launch Control activated”” is displayed on the on-board computer.
3. Release the brake within a few seconds.

It works!

 

[dude]

So should traction control be ON or OFF, or it doesn't matter?

 

[MarkInMd]

Traction control does not have to be off. It is not part of the Launch Control logic. @JJA The way you performed the setup is correct. It sounds like a car problem. I must admit that I have never let the tach linger at 5500rpm for more than a split second, but the launch is impressive - not at all what you are describing. The manual says you should "release the brake within a few seconds" so I would say what you are experiencing is not normal. Take a video of it to show to the dealer.

Moving off with Launch Control

Launch Control allows you to achieve maximum acceleration from standstill.

The vehicle accelerates very quickly with Launch Control activated when driving off. Control over the vehicle may be lost or other road users may be endangered as a result.
Launch Control should preferably be used on race circuits.
Only use Launch Control if road and traffic conditions permit.
Do not endanger other road users or cause a nuisance when using Launch Control.

Stress on components increases dramatically when starting with maximum acceleration in comparison with driving off normally. The number of times you can drive off with Launch Control is therefore limited. Using Launch Control too often can damage the transmission. f Only use Launch Control very carefully.

Preconditions

–– Launch Control should only be used when the engine has reached operating temperature. –– ““Sport Plus”” mode must be switched on (indicator light on the button illuminates and SPORT PLUS appears on the digital speedometer).
1. Press the brake with your left foot.
2. Quickly press the accelerator down fully (kickdown activated) and hold it. The engine speed will level off at around 5,000 rpm. ““Launch Control activated”” is displayed on the on-board computer. 3. Release the brake within a few seconds. Remaining stationary for a long time with LAUNCH CONTROL active can lead to overloading of the transmission. To protect the transmission, the engine power is then reduced and the LAUNCH CONTROL process is cancelled.

 

[combatninja]

I say he is holding it at 5,000rpm too long. Try timing it so that you release the brake a split second after the rpms stabilize.

If you are still having issues, film the process and post it here.

 

[TripleL]

Some great tips here, I'll add one more. When pressing the accelerator down make sure you press it all the way to the floor, not just to where the resistance picks up due to the kick down gear activation.

Hey! it could happen

 

[Milans]

It is important to "Quickly press the accelerator down fully (kickdown activated) and hold it"

 

[coffeegrinds]

Hmmm. On the test drive we did it with the traction control off. I've taken it on faith that it had to be off. Now I'll go try it with the traction control on.

 

[MDJAK]

I always turn traction control off. Not doubting above that it's not necessary, but I do

 

[RJMcInnis]

@MDJAK It "feels" more fun with TC off, but is actually faster with it on.

 

[wely324]

I have only used the launch control twice, the first time with TC on, and maybe cause it was the first time trying it it felt like it got off the line quicker compared to when I tried it with TC off the 2nd time.

 

[Scott]

Another possibility is that you are not holding the break down firmly enough. If the car senses any break slippage it will cancel the launch control early. Really push down on the break all the way!

 

[NJ-Macan]

It does not matter if traction control is on or off, Launch Control will work either way. The computer is smart enough to know that you are requesting a fast launch and will load the engine and gearbox. The traction control system will also engage to manage wheel spin to maximize traction for the fastest possible acceleration run.

I have done it both ways and my 0-60 time is the same. Enjoy!


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