Where to mount my launch control button ?
18-05-2005, 10:16 AM
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Where to mount my launch control button ?
Need ideas where to mount it. Was thinking the gear knob but then thought i'd probably push it accidently while driving or giving it some 
Where has everyone else mounted theres ?
Where has everyone else mounted theres ?
18-05-2005, 10:34 AM
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Mines down infront of the gear stick, where the cassett holder is, i've blanked it off and have my switches there.
How often will you really need to push it??
How often will you really need to push it??
18-05-2005, 10:45 AM
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Originally Posted by arkley
Sorry for not knowing, but what is it? 
Text taken from www.dtafast.co.uk
Originally Posted by DTA
Our implementation of Launch Control is a sophisticated traction control system that works in first gear. In simple terms, the system uses a sensor on a non-driven wheel to measure the actual speed of the vehicle. Using this information, the system calculates the optimum engine RPM required for maximum acceleration. (This obviously varies widely from vehicle to vehicle and engine to engine, so a full set of alterable parameters are included to optimise the performance of Launch Control for any application). Engine power is precisely reduced to meet this maximum acceleration condition by a combination of ignition retard, ignition spark cut in rotation or diminishing both fuel and spark.
These techniques produce extremely fast starts, fully automatically and with great consistency, allowing the driver more freedom to concentrate on events around him on the track.
These techniques produce extremely fast starts, fully automatically and with great consistency, allowing the driver more freedom to concentrate on events around him on the track.
Hope that helps.
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18-05-2005, 11:00 AM
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Well I'm sure if you can mount horns on steering wheels....you can mount other things - I would think you'd need to keep a decent amount of cable coiled up slack somewhere in the middle of the wheel within the boss maybe if possible!!! 
18-05-2005, 12:09 PM
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What that bit of info fails to mention is that on turbo cars it also spins up the turbo so you can get 1bar+ of boost before going anywhere, providing you have the grip to make use of it!
18-05-2005, 04:04 PM
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Originally Posted by Adam_BlackRS
James, didn't have a problem with the cable wrapping round the centre bit ?
18-05-2005, 04:37 PM
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Adam_BlackRs,
What system are you using mate? How much it cost? And how much work is involved in mounting the system to the back wheel? Reckon it would work on a Fiesta RSt?
Sorry for all the questions!!
Euan
What system are you using mate? How much it cost? And how much work is involved in mounting the system to the back wheel? Reckon it would work on a Fiesta RSt?
Sorry for all the questions!!
Euan
18-05-2005, 06:50 PM
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Originally Posted by fitzy_88
Adam_BlackRs,
What system are you using mate? How much it cost? And how much work is involved in mounting the system to the back wheel? Reckon it would work on a Fiesta RSt?
Sorry for all the questions!!
Euan
What system are you using mate? How much it cost? And how much work is involved in mounting the system to the back wheel? Reckon it would work on a Fiesta RSt?
Sorry for all the questions!!
Euan
18-05-2005, 09:03 PM
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Originally Posted by Jano_OddKidd
where ever u mount it make sure its on the left hand side of the steering wheel cos its a pain trying to switch on/off buttons etc with your right hand while driving.
19-05-2005, 07:46 AM
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I'm using a Omex Rev Limiter with Lauch control. I would point you to http://www.omextechnology.co.uk/ but looks like there redisigning there website at the mo.
It doesn't work on any sensors, just a soft rev limiter which you set at what ever RPM you want.
It doesn't work on any sensors, just a soft rev limiter which you set at what ever RPM you want.
19-05-2005, 08:00 AM
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Steering Wheel, and as pointed out, you only need to leave a bit of slack and coil it loosely around the steering column.
Just do a full lock to lock and check you dont have too much cable (moves around with possibility of catching on something) and not enough (goes taught when you get near full lock).
Never had any problems doing this, and dont it with wiring on various cars for years...
HTH
Just do a full lock to lock and check you dont have too much cable (moves around with possibility of catching on something) and not enough (goes taught when you get near full lock).
Never had any problems doing this, and dont it with wiring on various cars for years...
HTH
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