lauch controll?????????

1. tipvts Infrequent Poster Joined: Aug 2009 Posts: 244 saxo vts 106 gti c5

   #1 20th January 2010, 11:38

   as above ca i get this to fit my vts or will i eed an omex ecu???http://cgi.ebay.ie/Omex-Twin-Coil-Re...em3ca9692cce??
2. Jo3fish Established Member Joined: Jul 2009 Newcastle Upon Tyne Posts: 1267 03 EP3

   #2 20th January 2010, 11:43

   looks like shite to me.
3. user_15989 Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: May 2007 Posts: 4857

   #3 20th January 2010, 12:16

   Its a very good brand and yes it should fit most saxo although they already have a built rev limiter. I don't really see why you would want to fit one.
4. webby Established Member Joined: Jul 2007 manchester Posts: 2456

   #4 20th January 2010, 12:26

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by sm02_saxo looks like shite to me.

   the voice of ignorance.
   
   i can tell you omex are a very good company.
   
   not really necessary on a saxo though dude.
   yes it will fit i think saxo_89 has one fitted
5. Cammy Established Member Joined: Jul 2009 Aberdeen Posts: 2211

   #5 20th January 2010, 13:02

   you'll need single coil, not double coil
6. Sparco_Tom Saxperience Addict Joined: Jan 2007 Aylesbury, Bucks Posts: 12836 Yeaaahh Fiesta

   #6 20th January 2010, 13:43

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by C18VTR you'll need single coil, not double coil

   No you dont, tu engines are a wasted spark engine and require the twin coil setup.
   
   The omex rev limiter with launch control is a good product. Can cause bore wash though if used incorrectly.
   
   Very easy to wire up, very easy to use.
7. jordannicholls Infrequent Poster Joined: Oct 2009 Chislehurst Posts: 139 BLACK VTR

   #7 20th January 2010, 13:45

   dont bother with that mate
8. Jo3fish Established Member Joined: Jul 2009 Newcastle Upon Tyne Posts: 1267 03 EP3

   #8 20th January 2010, 13:45

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by webby the voice of ignorance. i can tell you omex are a very good company.

   I stand corrected =/
9. Sparco_Tom Saxperience Addict Joined: Jan 2007 Aylesbury, Bucks Posts: 12836 Yeaaahh Fiesta

   #9 20th January 2010, 13:47

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by jordannicholls dont bother with that mate

   why not?
10. user_15989 Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: May 2007 Posts: 4857

    #10 20th January 2010, 13:56

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by Sparco_Tom why not?

    For most there is little point. The Saxo has a built in rev limiter and most Saxos do not run enough power to require launch control. Most that do have the power are already run stand along. If you are one of the few who are running big power on a piggyback ECU that does not already have built in launch control then it may be handy. But even then the advantage is questionable as its quite a basic system. Originally these systems were generally used as a engine protection systems for off road vehicles and boats to stop engine that did not already have a built in rev limiter from over revving when unloaded. They are and still are very good for this application.
    
    Edit: forgot to add if you are running a normal cat they generally really dislike regular cutting of the spark
11. Sparco_Tom Saxperience Addict Joined: Jan 2007 Aylesbury, Bucks Posts: 12836 Yeaaahh Fiesta

    #11 20th January 2010, 14:00

    Fair point, they are still a good product and on my vts it was a giggle for a while. It is more for pub talk than anything else.
    It does exactly what it says on the tin though.
12. tipvts Infrequent Poster Joined: Aug 2009 Posts: 244 saxo vts 106 gti c5

    #12 20th January 2010, 17:09

    lol i no guys im ot going to buy it or ething i was just beig curious
13. Dave-B Regular Poster Joined: Dec 2009 Nuneaton Posts: 490 Posi Blue Mk2 1.1 Forte

    #13 20th January 2010, 17:13

    I was looking at that in demontweeks yesterday, looks like a very clever bit of kit
14. samueljonburgess Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Dec 2007 bromley Posts: 2728 Nissan S13, Saxo Furio

    #14 20th January 2010, 17:26

    i still dont fully understand how the launch control works
15. Sparco_Tom Saxperience Addict Joined: Jan 2007 Aylesbury, Bucks Posts: 12836 Yeaaahh Fiesta

    #15 20th January 2010, 17:26

    Stops the coilpack from firing keeping the revs at a preset rpm
16. samueljonburgess Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Dec 2007 bromley Posts: 2728 Nissan S13, Saxo Furio

    #16 20th January 2010, 17:28

    so u flick the launch on n you sit their reving without the wheels spinnin?
17. Sparco_Tom Saxperience Addict Joined: Jan 2007 Aylesbury, Bucks Posts: 12836 Yeaaahh Fiesta

    #17 20th January 2010, 17:37

    Pretty much yer.
    It basically limits the revs so they cant go any higher than "X" rpm when you have got traction release the button and you can rev all the way to the limiter as normal.
18. samueljonburgess Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Dec 2007 bromley Posts: 2728 Nissan S13, Saxo Furio

    #18 20th January 2010, 17:39

    aaa got ya mite look into one properly once i get some money comin in again
19. Sparco_Tom Saxperience Addict Joined: Jan 2007 Aylesbury, Bucks Posts: 12836 Yeaaahh Fiesta

    #19 20th January 2010, 17:43

    TBH if you cant control wheel spin with your right foot then you shouldn't be driving really. Dont waste your money. I only got mine for a giggle, paid nothing for it popped a few flames and sold it on.
20. samueljonburgess Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Dec 2007 bromley Posts: 2728 Nissan S13, Saxo Furio

    #20 20th January 2010, 17:47

    is that all it does is stop you from spinnin up??

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21. Sparco_Tom Saxperience Addict Joined: Jan 2007 Aylesbury, Bucks Posts: 12836 Yeaaahh Fiesta

    #21 20th January 2010, 17:49

    only if you can set it up correctly.
    
    Also you still have to keep the throttle balanced at the revs on the gauge otherwise you cause serious bore wash as it will continue to fuel according to throttle position. (Does pop some good flames though )
    So really this is pointless
22. samueljonburgess Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Dec 2007 bromley Posts: 2728 Nissan S13, Saxo Furio

    #22 20th January 2010, 17:58

    haha i thought it was somthing amazing
    
    so really it does nothin, you still have to feather the throttle
23. Sparco_Tom Saxperience Addict Joined: Jan 2007 Aylesbury, Bucks Posts: 12836 Yeaaahh Fiesta

    #23 20th January 2010, 18:30

    yup pretty much
24. samueljonburgess Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Dec 2007 bromley Posts: 2728 Nissan S13, Saxo Furio

    #24 20th January 2010, 18:34

    boooooring
25. Predator_R32p Super Moderator Joined: Mar 2003 Durham (England) Posts: 37932 1. AX 2. Mk2 Saxo VTR 3. MK4 R32 DBP

    #25 20th January 2010, 18:36

    pointeless unless your doing a lot of quarter miles
26. hudsonkh Infrequent Poster Joined: Mar 2009 Leeds Posts: 129 Saxo VTR

    #26 21st January 2010, 04:31

    funny piece of kit bus as "sparco_tom" says if u cant controll ur own launch then get the hell outta here haha
27. furio-james Frequent Poster Joined: Jan 2008 Chippenham Posts: 828 E36 330i coupe (converted)

    #27 21st January 2010, 11:39

    I have one just for messing about dont need it at all but it does sound nice when you use it as the limiter bounces alot faster! However you dont want to hold it for too long as it overheats!
28. Sparco_Tom Saxperience Addict Joined: Jan 2007 Aylesbury, Bucks Posts: 12836 Yeaaahh Fiesta

    #28 21st January 2010, 12:03

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by Predator_VTR pointeless unless your doing a lot of quarter miles

    even then it is pointless. Santa pod for example super sticky tarmac, you can almost drop the clutch as 4.5-5k rpm without wheel spin at all. The art is in putting the power down without the car bogging and digging in
29. Tufty Established Member Joined: Apr 2008 Watford Posts: 2033 Black Furio, Amazon Green VT-S Road Beast

    #29 21st January 2010, 12:27

    Quafie would sold all these problems would it not?
30. Sparco_Tom Saxperience Addict Joined: Jan 2007 Aylesbury, Bucks Posts: 12836 Yeaaahh Fiesta

    #30 21st January 2010, 12:30

    That would be the mechanical way