B3any Posted December 18, 2002 Share Posted December 18, 2002 Going home last night following my work colleague and i couldnt keep up with him in his prelude!!! coz my sodding TC kept coming on and then not going off for 20 seconds or so... TC is supposed to help you get Traction so that you can carry on with your journey as quick as possible... I've heard good things about the Racelogic one from ppl on here, But someone explain these Launch control and powershift options, and has anyone got them as an option ??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Druid Posted December 18, 2002 Share Posted December 18, 2002 Launch control is basically a secondary rev limiter... you set the limiter (at say 4000 rpm), floor the pedal, and let the clutch out. Best traction possible off the line. I think the RLTC shifting option is called clutchless shifting, not powershifting (which does use the clutch). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dragonball Posted December 18, 2002 Share Posted December 18, 2002 Doesn't work on auto's (cant remember what you have) Don't think - don't hesitate - just ring up now and get RLTC fitted It's transformed my enjoyment of the car I would have lost it again big-time last night - tight roundabout - giving it some welly - showing some silly sod in a vectra what-for - RLTC gives mild shrug - says 'silly boy' - puts me back on line - and off I go Just go for it ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GavinL Posted December 18, 2002 Share Posted December 18, 2002 Originally posted by Druid I think the RLTC shifting option is called clutchless shifting, not powershifting (which does use the clutch). You still have to use the clutch, this is not a £200 semi automatic gearbox conversion. BTW Launch control does not work with the autobox AFAIK Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dragonball Posted December 18, 2002 Share Posted December 18, 2002 Doh...just saw you have same car as me! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thorin Posted December 18, 2002 Share Posted December 18, 2002 Originally posted by B3any powershift I think you'll find it's full throttle gear shifts, still have to use the clutch but no need to lift off the throttle. Although I may be wrong, and quite often am. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Harwood Posted December 18, 2002 Share Posted December 18, 2002 Originally posted by Thorin I think you'll find it's full throttle gear shifts, still have to use the clutch but no need to lift off the throttle. Although I may be wrong, and quite often am. Correct this time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharpie Posted December 18, 2002 Share Posted December 18, 2002 So, just to get this 100% clear I have a UK spec Auto so, I only need the regular TC as it works with my ABS ? (i.e. No wheel sensors required) I can't use Launch control because I have an auto - didn't want it anyway Don't want data logging. Do you have to buy the Cockpit adjustable slip control box extra ? Thanks 1st thing to be done after Xmas Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dragonball Posted December 18, 2002 Share Posted December 18, 2002 Originally posted by Peter Sharp So, just to get this 100% clear I have a UK spec Auto so, I only need the regular TC as it works with my ABS ? (i.e. No wheel sensors required) Do you have to buy the Cockpit adjustable slip control box extra ? Yes - works with your ABS Little box comes with it (Oo-er missus!) to be velcro'ed whever you want really Suspect that this could be more aesthetic (very minor point) Mines just set on 'wet' permanently at present Cheers Paul:cool: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharpie Posted December 18, 2002 Share Posted December 18, 2002 Thanks Paul. Sounds like you are enjoying yours Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B3any Posted December 18, 2002 Author Share Posted December 18, 2002 Yer Paul, Auto as it says in the sig below, Im definetly gonna invest everyone raves about it, sometimes the stock TC does well, other times i think its having a wa*k or something coz it dont do anything.... I presume its best to have it fitted at a Offical supplier??? How much are they couldnt find the price... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dragonball Posted December 18, 2002 Share Posted December 18, 2002 Bout £600+the rest or thereabouts - check it out with Justin 'Torqueic at his site Takes about 4 hrs fitting (more for tea and PS2) I expect Chris Wilson can fit? He's up near you! Chris? Although many guys will probably tell you it's an easy-peasy DIY job - not for me it wasn't! Yep - I love it - remember when you didn't have to worry about going into that roundabout at over 20MPH? Welcome back! Cheers Paul Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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