[ZR1] Launch Control Comments?
09-07-2009, 11:15 PM
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Launch Control Comments?
Anyone here with a 2010 ZR1 use their launch control feature yet?
Comments appreciated.
Comments appreciated.
09-08-2009, 02:37 PM
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Launch control
I haven't even gotten into 4th Gear much less use the Launch Control herr in NY.......I am sure I will never get to use that Feature here because if I do I will be in the Trunk of the car in front of me....Harvey
09-08-2009, 02:42 PM
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Ha ha ha! You are very funny but absolutely 100% true!!!
09-08-2009, 03:37 PM
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I'm still waiting for mine. So can't try it out.
09-08-2009, 04:47 PM
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09-08-2009, 05:16 PM
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09-08-2009, 06:59 PM
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I will break it in as per the manual. No hard starts or stops. No cruise control, vary the engine rpms and speed, row thru the gears. In a nutshell: do not keep the engine speed/load at a constant level for the first 500 miles. Keep away from red line.
I worked in the engineering lab at Detroit Diesel for over 35 years. Can't remember how many different engines I ran thru the years. 2 stroke, 4 stroke Detroits, and numerous experimental products. Basically the same techniques were used to break in a "green" engine.
I worked in the engineering lab at Detroit Diesel for over 35 years. Can't remember how many different engines I ran thru the years. 2 stroke, 4 stroke Detroits, and numerous experimental products. Basically the same techniques were used to break in a "green" engine.
09-08-2009, 08:15 PM
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I will break it in as per the manual. No hard starts or stops. No cruise control, vary the engine rpms and speed, row thru the gears. In a nutshell: do not keep the engine speed/load at a constant level for the first 500 miles. Keep away from red line.
I worked in the engineering lab at Detroit Diesel for over 35 years. Can't remember how many different engines I ran thru the years. 2 stroke, 4 stroke Detroits, and numerous experimental products. Basically the same techniques were used to break in a "green" engine.
I worked in the engineering lab at Detroit Diesel for over 35 years. Can't remember how many different engines I ran thru the years. 2 stroke, 4 stroke Detroits, and numerous experimental products. Basically the same techniques were used to break in a "green" engine.
09-08-2009, 08:38 PM
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I will break it in as per the manual. No hard starts or stops. No cruise control, vary the engine rpms and speed, row thru the gears. In a nutshell: do not keep the engine speed/load at a constant level for the first 500 miles. Keep away from red line.
I worked in the engineering lab at Detroit Diesel for over 35 years. Can't remember how many different engines I ran thru the years. 2 stroke, 4 stroke Detroits, and numerous experimental products. Basically the same techniques were used to break in a "green" engine.
I worked in the engineering lab at Detroit Diesel for over 35 years. Can't remember how many different engines I ran thru the years. 2 stroke, 4 stroke Detroits, and numerous experimental products. Basically the same techniques were used to break in a "green" engine.
09-08-2009, 08:50 PM
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09-08-2009, 10:16 PM
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I did drive it across state lines last weekend for the NCM Anniversary, and plan on driving her to Brasselton GA in couple of weeks for the ALMS Petit LeMans.
09-08-2009, 10:33 PM
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09-10-2009, 04:05 AM
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I tried mine,it seemed to really limit the power,like leaving traction control on in my Z06.I guess it was working, the tires didn't spin much at all.
09-10-2009, 05:42 PM
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09-11-2009, 02:19 PM
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09-11-2009, 03:54 PM
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Luweegy- did I understand your Z06 has reduced power when TC is on in normal driving mode...mine is opposite...when I turn the TC off the car definitely has reduced power getting to the rear wheels...any thouhgts? thx Don
09-12-2009, 05:07 PM
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Don, the lauch control posistion on my Zr1 feels just like leaving my Z06 traction control on and trying to do a burn out.I'm not I've never heard of your problem? You might do a post in Tech&Performance.
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I will break it in as per the manual. No hard starts or stops. No cruise control, vary the engine rpms and speed, row thru the gears. In a nutshell: do not keep the engine speed/load at a constant level for the first 500 miles. Keep away from red line.
I worked in the engineering lab at Detroit Diesel for over 35 years. Can't remember how many different engines I ran thru the years. 2 stroke, 4 stroke Detroits, and numerous experimental products. Basically the same techniques were used to break in a "green" engine.
I worked in the engineering lab at Detroit Diesel for over 35 years. Can't remember how many different engines I ran thru the years. 2 stroke, 4 stroke Detroits, and numerous experimental products. Basically the same techniques were used to break in a "green" engine.