Went out and played with Launch Control

[ShaneZ]

Took my Z up into the mountains just South of Pocatello. I tell you; this 23 Proto Spec is just an amazing car. I dropped into Sports mode and started padel shifting through the winding mountain road. When I crested the top and saw that long straight section I just had to stop. Turned off my traction control. Held down the brake pedal and gave it gas, the rear tires started just spinning. I released the brake pedal, the ass squatted, and she took off like a bullet. I was at 50mph before i shifted to 2nd, at 90mph I shifted to 3rd and let out of the gas. The sound of that engine at 7000RPm was just amazing.
Now my Angel is all stock, not one mod on her yet, I have only had her 2 months. I then decided to do a run without using launch control, just stick her in M 1st and gas it from a dead stop. She only took a split second for them turbos to kick in and she was gone, shifted into 2nd and spin the rear tires at 115mph I finally let out of the gas.
So much fun. I was down the road to the valley floor. Made my right turn and dropped back into Automatic set my speed at 75, 50MPH limit on the rd. And just enjoyed the long sweeping corners for the next 20 miles.
Just the Perfect day with my Angel.

 

[NocturnalEmber]

My concensus is that the one time I used launch control, it really should be called 'burnout mode' with those S007's. Granted I have a manual trans, but man, those tires are such hot garbage. Can't wait to get new rubber on there.

 

[MCN1SMO]

LC on the auto hooks ok at times but is vert dependent on surface. ive found tire pressure needs to be about 28 for it to be consistent

 

[5amp5on]

OP great to hear about the fun you are having with your car!

I keep the rears at 28-29 and launch control on my automatic grips real nice with the Potenzas, nice little rear end hitch going into 2nd and 3rd, so much fun. I have no issues with the Potenzas, I may go to Continentals once they wear out just because they are my favorite brand but as this car gets broken in the Potenzas grow on me, to me they have just enough give for fun, lots of fun.

 

[NocturnalEmber]

LC on the auto hooks ok at times but is vert dependent on surface. ive found tire pressure needs to be about 28 for it to be consistent

I think my rears were at 28 or 27. Then again it was also in the 50's out. But even during normal 'summer' temps I will spin 1st and 2nd at wot, 3rd if raining.

I'm genuinely curious how Nissan could both pick a tire this bad, and how there could be a 'high performance summer' tire this bad. If I had the facilities for it I'd like to try comparing them against some Linglongs or "mucho machos" someone else linked on another thread just for laughs.

Probably going to go with some PS4S or some RE71's

 

[FSUZ33]

Just saying, Mucho Machos may be like driving on ABS plastic, but you can get a full set for the same price as ONE rear Michelin PS Cup 2.

Regardless, because of this…I’m out.