nicksta43 wrote: What is a more effective way of getting off the line? A line lock like the mustang or launch control like the super cars. Both are aimed at being repeatable and both will void your warranty. (Nissan)
I've got launch control. I call it my left foot.
novaderrik wrote:Joe Gearin wrote: It's neat, but combined with the traction control-- it takes a lot of the skill out of drag racing. I guess performing a brake torque will be another "lost art" soon......like operating a manual transmission, or reading a map. get off my lawn!how do you feel about the possibly hundreds of thousands of older cars running on tracks all across the country that have aftermarket line locks in them? or does your sense of outrage only apply to new cars?
Sense of outrage? No..... I am not outraged that Ford has developed this feature. Carry on....
N Sperlo wrote:nicksta43 wrote: What is a more effective way of getting off the line? A line lock like the mustang or launch control like the super cars. Both are aimed at being repeatable and both will void your warranty. (Nissan)I've got launch control. I call it my left foot.
"Well, this is my safety, sir."
Petrolburner wrote:rebelgtp wrote:"Are you calling me a liar?"POW! THUNK! WAP! "Next time I take an eye." went the owner.Petrolburner wrote:"Really? Because the onboard computer indicates otherwise and the GPS shows multiple trips to the track followed by activation of the line lock and aggressive acceleration." Says the Tech.rebelgtp wrote: Did you all catch the part where Ford says if you race your new Mustang with these features you will void the warranty?"Did you race your Mustang?" asked the Ford Technician. "No." said the owner.
FTFY.
nicksta43 wrote: What is a more effective way of getting off the line? A line lock like the mustang or launch control like the super cars. Both are aimed at being repeatable and both will void your warranty. (Nissan)
Line lock is not launch control. Just a way to do a burnout and heat up the rear tires without warping the rear brakes.
In reply to Joe Gearin:
Line locks have been a part of drag racing for a long time.
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