Best settings for 1/4 mile?

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Nov 12, 2012 | 05:15 PM
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Going to the drag strip soon for the first time with my 997.2 tt. I have PDK and will use launch control; should PASM be in sport mode or not? Should traction control be on or off?
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Nov 13, 2012 | 07:22 PM
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I believe that for launch control, you need to have sport mode on and traction control off.
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Nov 13, 2012 | 07:23 PM
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Im going this saturday in Gainesville myself.
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Nov 13, 2012 | 08:59 PM
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I would also like to know....should traction control be turned OFF when using launch control?
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Nov 13, 2012 | 09:04 PM
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in my gone 997.2 ttS I just put it in sport plus mode and did not touch anything else. Used lauch control one time at the strip and ran 10.7@129. Amazing! Better than any ride I can think of at 6 flags.
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Nov 14, 2012 | 06:38 AM
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Quote: I believe that for launch control, you need to have sport mode on and traction control off.
To activate launch control you have to have sport plus engaged, then you hold your left foot on the brake, floor the gas pedal with your right foot, the car will engage launch control, then you just lift off the brake pedal.

I'm just wanting to know if the PASM should be on or off for the best launch and 60 foot, and also if the traction control should be on or if it would impede the launch to much by not letting the engine rev if the tires are spinning some?
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Nov 14, 2012 | 11:07 AM
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I did not touch TC when I did it. My 60 ft was 1.58 . 10.79@129.12 to be exact.
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Nov 14, 2012 | 12:59 PM
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Quote: I did not touch TC when I did it. My 60 ft was 1.58 . 10.79@129.12 to be exact.

Is there a list of 1/4 mile results on this forum for 997tt's? Your run has to be up there as one of the best, unreal for a bone stock car right out of the box!
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Nov 14, 2012 | 03:04 PM
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My launch control invlolves my left and right foot! LOL
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Nov 14, 2012 | 10:17 PM
  #10  
You'll find lot's of threads about qtr mile runs and thoughts on best launch tactics to achieve optimal 60ft times.

Tips and PDK's traditionally outperform 6spd's in the qtr mile due to the ability to brake boost. It's not uncommon for a tuned tip to also get into the 10's.

I bet you'll you find the optimal launch after a couple runs. Try with sport plus engaged first and traction control on and then try it with it off.


Good luck, look forward to reading about your experience.
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Nov 17, 2012 | 07:16 PM
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I just ran a few today in my 07 6 speed car. No real power mods. Exhaust only with stock paper filter and factory tune. 11.5 at 123mph on a 1.77 60ft. Launch control was my feet!
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Nov 17, 2012 | 07:34 PM
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Read your owners manual!

For Launch Control put it in Sport PLUS mode...step on the brake hard and push the throttle all the way to the floor past the kick down button. When the car rev's to 6500rpm and the rev's bounce keep it floor and let of the brake fast.
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Nov 17, 2012 | 08:05 PM
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Quote: Read your owners manual!

For Launch Control put it in Sport PLUS mode...step on the brake hard and push the throttle all the way to the floor past the kick down button. When the car rev's to 6500rpm and the rev's bounce keep it floor and let of the brake fast.
Maybe you should read the post, as my question had nothing to do with how to activate launch control
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Nov 17, 2012 | 09:20 PM
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Quote: Maybe you should read the post, as my question had nothing to do with how to activate launch control
Should have made the trek up to G'Ville today! Track prep was good and air was nice for Florida! I was the lonely P-car!
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