Racelogic Launch Control

Andy GDI · Jul 7, 2005

is anyone interested in a group buy on race logics traction and launch control..

can be fitted to any fuel injected car, infact to carbd cars as well..

the prices have just dropped..

they are also about to release the digital display control unit that will show wheel speeds, in graph form, control the launch, has some set up features etc etc...

www.racelogic.co.uk/traction

http://www.racelogic.co.uk/traction/images/Drift-Adjuster1.jpg

we will of course be offering discount depending on numbers.

Andy

Andy GDI · Jul 7, 2005

by the way, its much much better than the std system fitted to the clios..... which has a massive delay in controlling the wheel speeds..

the racelogic system will allow you to set how much fun you want, and say in dry mode allow you to pin the throttle in 2nd gear round a roundabout and it will go only as fast as it can without loosing traction..... smooth and controllable...

if you want to slide then you can set it to 10-25% allowable slip..

the launch control holds the revs after you arm it, and allows you a fast start say for 1/4 mile runs just controlling the cltuch of the line.... you can set it to hold the revs at any given rpm..... control slip as well during this seqeuce

Andy GDI · Jul 7, 2005

they also do a drift kit, so you can dial in 90% slip!

Gary G · Jul 7, 2005

Andy youre a bad bad man....havent you had enough of my money?! lol. Seriously tho, nice bit of kit....will chat to you tomorrow about price for one on my bros mini, it needs it! unfortunately itll prob mean its quicker than mine tho :-( Think i need throttle bodies! haha

lawrence · Jul 7, 2005

price andy? dependent on people obviously,

Rick · Jul 7, 2005

Quote: Originally posted by Andy GDI on 07 July 2005
by the way, its much much better than the std system fitted to the clios..... which has a massive delay in controlling the wheel speeds..

Didnt even realise the clio had launch control!? Or are you refering to the traction control?

I think people will need an idea on price before putting their hand up. How much if, say, five people are interested?

Andy GDI · Jul 7, 2005

have a look on the site..

www.racelogic.co.uk/traction

in prices.

all the options are there.

the racelogic has launch control on it..... its awesome... got it on my audi turbo

Andy GDI · Jul 7, 2005

there is also add ons like full throttle shift and datalogging options etc

Rufstuf · Jul 7, 2005

Mucho interested (price permitting) These things are great. Saw one in action at crail in a saxo and it was getting better starts off the line than scoobies!

Andy GDI · Jul 7, 2005

its very fast inteligent software.... reacts far faster than any stock system....

telford_mike · Jul 8, 2005

Will this work on a V6 Andy?

Alan_C · Jul 8, 2005

id also be very interested depending on price

Andy GDI · Jul 8, 2005

yes, a v6 was the 1st system we ever fitted, VERY effective.

its been proven that on a TVR the traction control actaully made the car faster round the lanes as the driver was able to use more of the power without the concern of it stepping out all the time....

the same applies to any car......

I have it fitted to my audi, the initial reason was when I pull out of junctions in the wet, as its FWD when the power comes in the front wheels spin leaving me in the middle of the road..... now I just plant the power down and let the RACELOGIC look after the traction.... just down the adjuster to WET setting and off we go.

In normal driving its set to 10% as this allows some drift of the front end.... safe and fun.

Andy

v6Max · Jul 8, 2005

Another vote for the system - we use it on one of our Ariel Atoms and we dial in the degree of "help" according to the level of the drivers ability - its very, very effective and nothing like the blunt instrument that normal traction control systems are.

TheRoninV6 · Jul 8, 2005

Quote: Originally posted by Andy GDI on 08 July 2005

yes, a v6 was the 1st system we ever fitted, VERY effective.

its been proven that on a TVR the traction control actaully made the car faster round the lanes as the driver was able to use more of the power without the concern of it stepping out all the time....

the same applies to any car......

I have it fitted to my audi, the initial reason was when I pull out of junctions in the wet, as its FWD when the power comes in the front wheels spin leaving me in the middle of the road..... now I just plant the power down and let the RACELOGIC look after the traction.... just down the adjuster to WET setting and off we go.

In normal driving its set to 10% as this allows some drift of the front end.... safe and fun.

Andy

thats got me interested It depends on the price though, can you give us a idea on the total cost????

Thomss · Jul 8, 2005

Sounds Great!

Max172cup · Jul 8, 2005

Would it give benefits to my Revod Leon? I certainly can relate to trying to get 270-odd bhp down from a wet junction! Id be interested, price permitting of course.

miketheman2k · Jul 8, 2005

I dont need no gay-boy traction control....

...but add my name to your list, because I think I might change my mind at the first drop of rain

Eddieb · Jul 8, 2005

How easy is it to move these from car to car? I like the sounds of this peice of kit but im getting rid of the clio in a few months for something a sh*t load quicker!

seb · Jul 8, 2005

so what price we looking at for a group buy???

Andy GDI · Jul 8, 2005

yes it can be taken off, half days work topds to remove.... probably only an hour or so....

Mike, your BMW is a prime example of a car that will benefit from it..... RWD and powerfull..... point and shoot when your tired and let the RaceLogic take over the slipping

RLTC6AL Adjustable Traction Control (6 Cyl) + Launch Control ABS £595

this is the retail.....

Fitting is £400 a day retail, a clio would take me about 3/4 of a day to do normally,

IF!!!! we get 5 or more people I can do 10% off the units and a massive 20% off the fitting....

£535 for the unit
£240 for fitting (in most cases) - vehical dependant

dont forget this is the launch control item as well, if your car does not have ABS then you need Wheel speed sensors and extra fitting....

we are currently fitting one of these units to a Dodge Viper (pictured elsewhere in the forum)....

Andy

Max172cup · Jul 8, 2005

So with VAT your looking at just under a grand? Think thats going to be too expensive for me at the moment, will just have to keep using the trusty right foot as TC.

stu8v · Jul 8, 2005

Quote: Originally posted by Max172cup on 08 July 2005

So with VAT your looking at just under a grand? Think thats going to be too expensive for me at the moment, will just have to keep using the trusty right foot as TC.

CCC magazine wrote an article a few years ago and found control via the right foot to be quicker point to point even in the wet.

IMHO you would be better off buying good tyres.

Fred@BTM · Jul 8, 2005

stu have a look at the demo videos on Racelogics site

BenR · Jul 8, 2005

where are they, i cant find them?

only vid for the Vbox

stu8v · Jul 8, 2005

Quote: Originally posted by Fred2001Dynamic on 08 July 2005

stu have a look at the demo videos on Racelogics site

For that money I would buy a LSD, Im a natural cynic and i dont believe the hype.

I could see the need if you have no talent and huge BHP monster but the Clio isnt that IMO.

Rufstuf · Jul 8, 2005

Bit dear for me too at the moment, I have a cup so I would be needing the wheel speed sensors as well

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Ah well, back to old fashioned right foot control.

Andy GDI · Jul 8, 2005

well i have a demo car running with it... so come down and I will show you....

the hype is not hype.... they work really well as a tool for the road.... on the track I would turn it off..... personally....

but for example if your a nervous driver and want to have safe fun then its a nice thing to have....

come and try it....

Andy

entjm · Jul 9, 2005

how does the launch control work...

holds the revs, you bring the clutch up and it moderates the power for the best start?

Andy GDI · Jul 9, 2005

you arm it at standstill

pin the throttle.... (makes an awsome noise)

let clutch up progressivly (depends on car etc etc)

unit controls any wheel spin for best get away....

it reacts much faster than pretty much any stock car system

entjm · Jul 9, 2005

cool... one day when i have a more powerful car.

does it feck the clutch up, i guess that depends on how quick you dump it.

EK05YTO · Jul 9, 2005

WHATS WRONG WITH THE TRACTION CONTROL ON THE 182 ANYHOW? I OUT CORNERED A M3 TONIGHT ON A ROUNDABOUT, OR PERHAPS HE WAS JUST A sh*t DRIVER?

jongsr4 · Jul 9, 2005

Quote: Originally posted by EK05YTO on 09 July 2005

WHATS WRONG WITH THE TRACTION CONTROL ON THE 182 ANYHOW? I OUT CORNERED A M3 TONIGHT ON A ROUNDABOUT, OR PERHAPS HE WAS JUST A sh*t DRIVER?

the standard system is too slow, and Maybe the M3 wasnt interested? cos if he was hed leave you standing lol

jongsr4 · Jul 9, 2005

Back on topic, that system looks excellent, wish i had money to spend on my car

Fred@BTM · Jul 9, 2005

the standard 182 system is "very average"

telford_mike · Jul 9, 2005

the standard V6 system is "non existent"

BenR · Jul 9, 2005

Quote: Originally posted by Fred2001Dynamic on 09 July 2005

the standard 182 system is "very average"

yea, you go faster with it off anyway! lol

Andy GDI · Jul 9, 2005

on the v6....... lets see..... now where is it..... ah! its not

JJ172 · Jul 9, 2005

Could you use this with an SMT6 fitted?

By the way, any news on how Sluggers V6 is getting on?

Andy GDI · Jul 9, 2005

yes you could use this with an smt attached.

Racelogic Launch Control

v6Max

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