launch control (i want :) where to go for one?

1. FisherVTS Established Member Joined: Jun 2008 Milton keynes Posts: 1633 Saxo 1.6 16v VTS

   #1 26th March 2011, 21:08

   Hi guys I have fully decided i want to fit launch control on the project,
   where abouts do i go to get one fitted and maybe a rough price?
   im only looking for a basic set up i,e dont wanna keep having to re-program it in different weather conditions because it will only be used on nice warm days.
2. J222JRA Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: May 2007 Posts: 16839 Saxo VTS, Westfield

   #2 26th March 2011, 21:11

   Surely this would just destroy a saxos driveshafts, transmission etc etc??
3. Steffrallye Established Member Joined: Aug 2008 Bodelwyddan , N.Wales Posts: 1252 Peugeot S2 106 GTi 1.6 16v

   #3 26th March 2011, 21:20

   not a good idea unless the engine is forged and the box and shafts will not like it either
4. FisherVTS Established Member Joined: Jun 2008 Milton keynes Posts: 1633 Saxo 1.6 16v VTS

   #4 26th March 2011, 21:21

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by J222JRA Surely this would just destroy a saxos driveshafts, transmission etc etc??

   wouldnt be constantly used tho lol bout once a summer it will get used and by that time a few driveshafts and gearboxes wont be a problem to replace with hardly anything in the bay to get round
5. user_10176 Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Jun 2006 Ramsey st marys, peterborough Posts: 8288 Saxo's, Corsa (Daily)

   #5 26th March 2011, 21:27

   But really do you need it? Well depends on what system your using? I.e. Ecu but remember you are using a carb engine ent you?
   
   So what ignition system are you using?
6. Dave_P Established Member Joined: Dec 2010 Aberdeen Posts: 2129 Race: 106 Rallye 16v. Road: Mercedes Vito 120 CDI

   #6 26th March 2011, 21:55

   Seriously, dont waste your money...
7. user_10176 Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Jun 2006 Ramsey st marys, peterborough Posts: 8288 Saxo's, Corsa (Daily)

   #7 26th March 2011, 21:58

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by Dave_P Seriously, dont waste your money...

   
   Think that what everyone thinking, I would do it, but if he wants, then talk to someone like atspeed sure they would explain to you how to do it.
8. user_9396 Established Member Joined: Apr 2006 torquay (England) Posts: 1993 supercharged vts. 1.1 saxo. accord type r

   #8 27th March 2011, 18:25

   sorry to hijack but, what about anti lag?????? could you get that for these engines???
9. raunchz Saxperience Addict Joined: Jul 2005 Solihull / Bournemouth Posts: 14233 2015 Lapiz Blue Golf R

   #9 27th March 2011, 18:47

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by adzvtr sorry to hijack but, what about anti lag?????? could you get that for these engines???

   I'm pretty sure you can't anti-lag sc engines
10. user_9396 Established Member Joined: Apr 2006 torquay (England) Posts: 1993 supercharged vts. 1.1 saxo. accord type r

    #10 27th March 2011, 18:50

    i know you cant lol,
    thinking next project
11. Mochachino Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Nov 2007 Guantanamo Bay Posts: 28700 oyster card

    #11 27th March 2011, 18:52

    I dont know a great deal about launch control, but would you even benefit from it on a fwd car like a saxo?
    
    4WD yeh but FWD on a low powerd engine?
12. raunchz Saxperience Addict Joined: Jul 2005 Solihull / Bournemouth Posts: 14233 2015 Lapiz Blue Golf R

    #12 27th March 2011, 19:14

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by adzvtr i know you cant lol, thinking next project

    ah lol, I thought you meant for your sc engine
    
    yeh i'm sure you could antilag a TU turbo lump - whether or not it's advantageous based on the reduced life of the turbo and the cost associated.
    
    Maybe Atspeed will do something along these lines with their mad 106 turbo ?!
13. user_39461 Super Moderator Joined: Nov 2009 Cambridge(ish), UK. Posts: 10581 BMW 5x M50d.

    #13 30th March 2011, 19:36

    you should never antilag a GT series turbo. For a reliable setup you'd need a T series turbo (massive delay in initial spool up) and the advantage you'd get from the antilag would be minimal and would really only overcome the lag you've CAUSED putting the T series on. Also, antilag is illegal on the road, so really not worth it.
    
    Launch control is easy to setup, but very punishing on drivetrain components.