Comments on: 2010 Nissan GT-R to lose launch control

By: dumbcarguy

dumbcarguy — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:24:56 +0000

I didn’t even know what LC was before reading this article. But I have wanted a GTR since it was announced and hearing about this LC crap makes no difference to me.

As soon as I have the money to get one, I’m getting one, LC or not.

By: Sailor Enlil

Sailor Enlil — Wed, 13 May 2009 00:38:20 +0000

Actually, an auto enthusiast group called GT Auto went straight to Nissan Chief Vehicle Engineer Kazutoshi Mizuno to clarify the “launch control” situation. Accodring to him, the GT-R NEVER HAD A “LAUNCH CONTROL” in the first place. It was called Launch Control only by the drivers of the car because it so happened that by coincidence it did improve the car’s 0-60 acceleration time, but it was never meant for that purpose at all. In fact Mizuno jokingly called it “Mud Launch” or something because that’s what it’s really for – turning off VDC will help the car get out of being stuck in mud or snow (not that it would happen often, as one driver went all out to drive the GT-R on the Nurburgring in snowy conditions and handled the car well). This “patch” is just for the sake of giving “launch control” characteristics on the car even with VDC on. See video below for the interview.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w1bHGaV-Lvw

By: kurt

kurt — Tue, 17 Mar 2009 08:56:13 +0000

i love this car..

By: Howie-VL

Howie-VL — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 01:15:05 +0000

The only reason I asked Kevin is because the original comment came from Alex saying you can launch a WRX STI with well over 300kw all day every day without any breakages. I was basically pointing out that even with the STI box being strong, I doubt it would handle that sort of strain, the standard clutch wouldn’t last too long thats for sure.

By: Kevin

Kevin — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 00:03:02 +0000

Because it is a lot of fun WVB. What’s the point of getting a performance car and not using the full scope of its performance?

Howie, no I don’t have 300kW, but then not many Subaru owners do.

By: Howie-VL

Howie-VL — Mon, 24 Nov 2008 06:07:07 +0000

Kevin do you also have over 300kw atw?

By: WVB

WVB — Mon, 24 Nov 2008 03:37:32 +0000

^Kevin, just curious, why would you abuse your 6 speed STi?

By: Kevin

Kevin — Mon, 24 Nov 2008 03:24:08 +0000

Richo, the 2001-on STi 6-speed gearbox will handle 6000rpm clutch-drops fine. I know this because I abuse the hell out of mine and it shows no signs of wearing or damage what-so-ever, and it is thoroughly documented how much abuse these partially Porsche-designed gearboxes can take.

The 5-speed Subaru gearboxes are the weak ones, particularly the early MY89-MY98 “4-bolt” boxes used on early GC8s, Libertys, Legacys, etc.

By: WVB

WVB — Sun, 23 Nov 2008 20:58:28 +0000

what richo said, post 1.
+ LC was for F1. proved its point but driver aids have been removed from F1 to help lower costs and bring back some skill and aptitude.
Now its for t*ssers.
antispam=300Kw

By: SteveC

SteveC — Sun, 23 Nov 2008 08:20:43 +0000

Personally, if you’re resorting to driver assistance of this type maybe you should enlist in some advanced training.

Secondly, think about the market of buyers who are purchasing the GTR. The Playstation generation will launch the car all day long. If anything, Nissan should have probably taken out LC before even thinking about it. Silly to think otherwise.