Limp mode off the line when trying to gun it.

[Rinaldi]

I was wondering if there is something to get rid of the limp mode or inability to take off quickly in these little cars. I have the APR Stage 1 and still off a dead stop this car seems like it isn't even in gear and if I mash the pedal to the floor it almost doesn't move. Is there a way to get a launch out of these cars? I almost got in a wreck pulling onto a street and just couldn't accelerate quick enough with an oncoming car.

[Jaydog0910]

Check out launch control. I only discovered it after 2 years of owning the car, but boy it was worth the wait haha. It's not for every stop light but it is fun when you do it.

[Rinaldi]

OK I did a You Tube video and it shows the DSG tranny doesn't have launch control but you can have a dealer add it? I have the 8 speed tranny.

[shonseb]

You can launch. Turn off your esp completely by holding it down for 5 secs. Keep the in s mode. Hold the brake firmly and press the accelerator to build rpm. When it hovers around 3k, release the brake to launch.

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[Chanman94]

Drive it in sport, the car responds much better. Getting a turbo inlet hose also helps a bit with this lag you get when you mash the pedal.

[Rinaldi]

I tried and will try again. From what I read this 8speed tranny doesn't have launch control. Really getting aggravated with the off the line excessive lag. It didn't bother me initially but now I am noticing it all the time. I will give the launch another shot.

You can launch. Turn off your esp completely by holding it down for 5 secs. Keep the in s mode. Hold the brake firmly and press the accelerator to build rpm. When it hovers around 3k, release the brake to launch.

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[shonseb]

Not true, my a5 had 8 speed and I launched it a few times. I haven't tried it yet on my a4

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