I want to launch control with Porsche 911

What is Launch Control?

Suddenly, one of my little dreams right now ... Yes, it is a start using "launch control" in Porsche 911.

You might be asked, "Well, if you want to do it, why don't you do it?" ?) Then, I don't have a chance to try it.

The reason why I suddenly wanted to launch control is thatAt the time of Porsche touring the other dayEvent.

It all started when I was asked, "Have you ever controlled launch?", And I was taught (verbally) how to do it on the spot.

Well, actually, I wanted to try it from that time, and I wanted to try it ... I almost felt like trying it on my way home (laughs). * I haven't done it ~ ^^

How to launch control with Porsche 911

Because? Launch control with Porsche 911 seems to be easy for me even if the sports chrono package is included.

Later, I confirmed the explanation properly The method of launch control in Porsche 911 is as follows:

So, to put it simply, put it in Sport Plus mode and the rest

• Hold the brake firmly with your left foot
• Step on the accelerator with your right foot
• … Porsche 911 will be in launch mode, so if you release the brake, it will be dogon as it is! And start

… And it's that easy.

Until now, I had never thought about or, of course, used such a launch control mode. But if I already know this, I want to do it. No, I really want to try it! !!

Reflecting on myself who was rude to the sports chrono package (laugh)

In order to use this launch control, sports chrono is indispensable, so in my case, Mr. Kurero does not have sports chrono, so if you try it, there is only GT3.

My husband said, "Well, do you want to launch control with GT3? It's a waste of cup 2 tires!", But it's only GT3 that has sports chrono. Oh, what a nice and good excuse.

Even so, when I bought Mr. Kuro Carrera, I said, "Eh? I don't run on the circuit, so sports chrono is just for me, isn't it? I don't need it?" I was saying, but when I came here, I regretted my ignorance in various ways, saying, "I can't control launch without a sports chrono!"

Launch control launch on Porsche 911 GT3

I always have no choice but to worry about what I want to do and what I am interested in, so I searched for videos that are launch-controlled with the Porsche 911 GT3 again this time.

"1:23You can see the launch control of GT3 at.

The more I see it, the more I want to try it.

And this time, I noticed one thing when I watched the video of the cars that are doing launch control. Immediately before the start of this launch control, it feels like there is a continuous sound of "bububububu" with the accelerator fully open while stepping on the brake (too bad expression (laughs)) ... I've heard this many times somewhere. was.

Yeah? Why? When I think about it, it sounds like it always makes the same sound at the start of the Gran Turismo race on the Sony PlayStation! !! !!

Well, when I think about it, I was unknowingly stepping on the brakes and waiting for the race to start with the accelerator fully open. "!" (Laughs).

Is it bad for the car to do launch control many times?

Well, and this launch control. When I look at it, I wonder if it will put a lot of strain on the car, so when I think about the car, I think it's better not to do it too much.

There was an opinion that "it is prepared by the manufacturer as one of the equipment of the car, so there is nothing wrong with the car using it", but in fact, check the Porsche manual firmly If you try:

"Compared to a normal start, starting at maximum acceleration will dramatically increase the load on the components.』\

It says! !!

"The load has increased dramatically." Hmmm. After all, it's playful and it's not something I do often ^^ But I still want to try it once.

By the way, Road & Track magazine is experimenting with Porsche 911 Turbo, "How many times will Porsche break if you do launch control with Porsche", something that ordinary people can never experiment with. There is a video. amazing….

It is said that this was an experiment conducted in 2014 to commemorate the 50th anniversary of Porsche 911, but when doing this experiment, Porsche's public relations said that it was "Porsche's abuse". No, the word abuse may really be appropriate ... A little Porsche's pity. However, the result was something that negated the feeling of "Porsche pity" and became "Porsche is amazing!".

By the way, in this experiment, it seems that he was planning to launch 50 times to commemorate the 50th anniversary of 911, but he was so absorbed in accelerating that he did not know how many times he did it, so he did 61 times in the end. That's right (laughs).

And the conclusion. Even with 61 launch controls, the Porsche 911 Turbo didn't break! Porsche seems to be quite amazing, although it is a launch control that the car may break in one or two times with other cars, but there was no problem even with 61 times in a row.

Also, since this experiment is done in a private place, I am doing "run away from the steering", but even when starting at maximum acceleration using launch control, hand from the steering wheel I am excited that "Porsche will run straight" even if I release it. It's too amazing.

Anyway, everything is "Porsche". of course,Dramatically increased load on componentsIt is said that, so I think it is better not to uselessly control launch.

However, even if you actually do it, it seems that many people saw this experiment and felt that Porsche that does not break even if you use Launch Control 61 times in a row is really amazing.

Safety first when launch control

By the way, it seems that it is better to be aware that the load is also applied to the car and it is dangerous to use this function on public roads.

The safety statement in the manual also clearly states that.

• The vehicle will accelerate very quickly if the launch control is activated at the time of launch. In certain situations (such as poor road conditions or poor concentration), you may lose control of your vehicle or endanger other drivers.
• Use Launch Control only if it is safe and secure, judging by the road conditions and surrounding traffic conditions.
• When launching with Launch Control, make sure there is no danger to other passers-by.

So, finally, this video too. I started using Launch Control to try to be a little cool in the city ... An example of losing control of a car and bumping into it. * Maybe PSM (It seems that Launch Control was used with Porsche Stability Management turned off)

So, it seems unlikely that you will feel free to try this launch control on public roads, but if you have the opportunity to try it in a place where you can ensure safety, I would like to try it. It looks too fun! !!

Rika (911supercars.com)

I'm Rika, the author of this article. Ever since Porsche 911 became my favorite car, I've become totally addicted to Porsche, and I can't stop loving Porsche, so I started this blog. My favorite cars are 911 Carrera (991.2), 911 Carrera Cabriolet (992.1), and 911 Carrera T (992.1).