MK5 Golf GTI

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Title: Revo Stage 1 with launch control
Post by: Mk5 GTian on December 23, 2011, 08:20:34 pm: I've seen some stuff on the net with a standard Mk5 GTi (Non ED 30) getting 270 bhp with K&N air intake and launch control.

Does anyone know if this is realistic, and how much the launch control is?

Also, they report 0-62 in 5.7 secs.

This sounds very tempting, as Stage 1 alone seems to up power to 240-250, with 0-60 in around 6.2, which is only Honda S2000 pace. That extra half second makes all the difference. I know it's not all about 0-60, as my Golf is great once I'm off the mark, but it's a bit slow on the uptake at the lights. It took me about 50 yards to get past a 325Ci earlier :ashamed:

I'd be really interested to hear from anyone with launch control experience in their Mk5.
Title: Re: Revo Stage 1 with launch control
Post by: rich83 on December 23, 2011, 08:22:40 pm: Launch control doesn't give you more power... it is merely a function of the gearbox by where you can rev the engine to about 3500 whilst the brake is depressed, once you release the brake you get 'launched' :signLOL:
Title: Re: Revo Stage 1 with launch control
Post by: edd666999 on December 23, 2011, 08:34:22 pm: Quote from: richwig83 on December 23, 2011, 08:22:40 pm
Launch control does give you more power... it is merely a function of the gearbox by where you can rev the engine to about 3500 whilst the brake is depressed, once you release the brake you get 'launched' :signLOL:

he means "doesnt"

If you have DSG then you have launch control anyway.
Title: Re: Revo Stage 1 with launch control
Post by: rich83 on December 23, 2011, 08:35:40 pm: edited
Title: Re: Revo Stage 1 with launch control
Post by: edd666999 on December 23, 2011, 08:47:51 pm: Quote from: richwig83 on December 23, 2011, 08:35:40 pm
edited

rendering my post useless :sad1: :booty:
Title: Re: Revo Stage 1 with launch control
Post by: Mk5 GTian on December 23, 2011, 08:56:09 pm: Quote from: richwig83 on December 23, 2011, 08:22:40 pm
Launch control doesn't give you more power... it is merely a function of the gearbox by where you can rev the engine to about 3500 whilst the brake is depressed, once you release the brake you get 'launched' :signLOL:

I guessed that, but it helps you get the power down immediately doesn't it?
Title: Re: Revo Stage 1 with launch control
Post by: Mk5 GTian on December 23, 2011, 08:57:24 pm: Quote from: edd666999 on December 23, 2011, 08:34:22 pm
Quote from: richwig83 on December 23, 2011, 08:22:40 pm
Launch control does give you more power... it is merely a function of the gearbox by where you can rev the engine to about 3500 whilst the brake is depressed, once you release the brake you get 'launched' :signLOL:

he means "doesnt"

If you have DSG then you have launch control anyway.

Mine's a manual :driver:
Title: Re: Revo Stage 1 with launch control
Post by: rich83 on December 23, 2011, 09:01:27 pm: IN that case you dont need launch control. :signLOL:
Title: Re: Revo Stage 1 with launch control
Post by: Mk5 GTian on December 23, 2011, 09:09:00 pm: So it's only for DSG / PDK gearboxes then. Oh. :ashamed:
Title: Re: Revo Stage 1 with launch control
Post by: Mk5 GTian on December 23, 2011, 09:09:58 pm: I'll get my coat. :ashamed:
Title: Re: Revo Stage 1 with launch control
Post by: rich83 on December 23, 2011, 09:10:46 pm: Quote from: Mk5 GTian on December 23, 2011, 09:09:00 pm
So it's only for DSG / PDK gearboxes then. Oh. :ashamed:

Yes.
Title: Re: Revo Stage 1 with launch control
Post by: Beddie on December 23, 2011, 09:12:58 pm: FWIW your not missing much imo, i never use mine as i have to go back and collect all the little bits of my expensive Michelins it leaves on the road...

I consistently get faster times at the 1/4 sprint at Inters not using launch control :happy2: