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Old 23 December 2011, 09:56 PM
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does any one have one fitted to there classic im thinking of getting one fitted but have heard some bad storys about them can any one recomend a good kit to use.
Old 23 December 2011, 09:59 PM
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dont bother, simples
Old 23 December 2011, 10:10 PM
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there arnt no kits mate its ecu logged, alll depends on bhp/running gear, i have it on my 95wrx running 352bhp on standard running gear and its touch and go if it pops
Old 23 December 2011, 10:13 PM
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I have it on my STI V3. Have never and will never use it.
Old 23 December 2011, 10:17 PM
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Originally Posted by orangeman
does any one have one fitted to there classic im thinking of getting one fitted but have heard some bad storys about them can any one recomend a good kit to use.
As already said, its a feature on aftermarket ecu's, best left to the pro's tbh, quickest way to destroy your turbo if you dont know how to use it correctly
Old 23 December 2011, 10:20 PM
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thanks for the comments guys seems like its not the best of things to get fitted
Old 23 December 2011, 10:48 PM
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What about a bee r rev limiter and launch control kits are they bad for ur car
Old 23 December 2011, 11:04 PM
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I have it as part of mt RaceRom map. Not used it yet.
Old 24 December 2011, 09:16 AM
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i have it on my bugeye wagon , FUN FUN FUN ....throttle flat in first gear , blips at around 5000 revs and stays there , pop the throttle and hold on , I dont use it all the time that woldnt be the best thing to do , only used it 6 or 7 times but hey the cars are built for that !!!
Old 24 December 2011, 09:39 AM
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launch control is MENTAL! One of the best features from my ecu and great fun, but as a few have said above you need a gearbox/clutch that can hack it otherwise stuff will break !
Old 24 December 2011, 09:41 AM
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yeh i have an uprated clutch , standard gearbox tho , no probs so far *fingers crossed* always puts a smile on ya face
Old 24 December 2011, 09:53 AM
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Got it fitted, never used it. well not yet anyway

Had Anti lag done at the same time
Old 24 December 2011, 09:59 AM
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get it usedddddddddddd man its a blast lol ya gotta try it at least once today ...its XMAS
Old 24 December 2011, 11:40 AM
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Bit of a gimmick imho, its nothing you can't emulate using your right foot
Old 24 December 2011, 11:56 AM
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suppose but its easier to hold it at 5grand with your foot on the floor , then POP the clutch woohoooooooo
Old 24 December 2011, 12:14 PM
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Originally Posted by B4D HK
Bit of a gimmick imho, its nothing you can't emulate using your right foot
oh right, so you can build 1.5bar of boost at the start line with just your right foot can you

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Old 24 December 2011, 12:19 PM
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not quite , 1.3 bar .......foot to the floor, hold the clutch the engine just parp parp parp needle stuck at 5 grand , then let her go
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lol wasn't referring to you bighoose just saying launch control builds boost as well it isn't just a rev limit
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oops sorry lol still hungover.....
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Originally Posted by bighoose
oops sorry lol still hungover.....
lol join the club
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