I am wondering if anyone has an idea as to what the best way to launch / take-off in their AMG vehicle is? I always end up spinning the tires a bit and losing that second to gain traction. For instance, if you were at a light and wanted to really punch it on green, how would you do it?

 

With 22's you might have a little problem launching

 

Even without the 22's, I had the same problem. Just trying to see if someone has a more effective way.

 

Brake rev to ~1200 rpm, let off brake slow and steady on gas till WOT, esp off

 

I was never able to really master take off with the ESP off - i just kept it on, and pressed the throttle to the floor in a quick fluid motion (not slamming on it) - the tires would chirp, after that... it was gone

A video of it from the outside...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e5Uzpr9AoHo

and another for fun

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=09gz-9mtPoI

 

Thanks guys! I will give the suggestions a shot. Appreciate all the input.

 

The Answer is to ditch the CL and get a Ford GT!!!

 

Hahaha! Eh... Why don't you just lend me your Ford GT while you are away? I can compare them side by side and switch off. Sounds like a plan!

 

I'm thinking esp on and squeeze the throttle to get going and then floor it

 

A/T:
Left foot brake, right foot floor, then lift.

M/T:
Clutch in, throttle to redline, sidestep clutch.

Take that with a grain of salt.