How to Engage Audi Launch Control

[@lukevj]

Can’t wait to try this tomorrow… just snatched up a 13 s5 about three hours ago. My first Audi. Dang nice ride.

[@LyGxInfeCted]

Just got my 15 s4 three days ago👍🏽

[@keepthinking2666]

I don't care how good electric cars are you can't beat the beautiful tones and sounds of cars with turbos like that

[@TheWhiteFang96]

Supercharger in this case

[@jayrains9538]

This is supercharged lol

[@sinoperture]

Pretty easy to beat the sound of any car with a turbo.....

[@alps4391]

Damn right!!!

[@AMRINDER-123]

Tesla has a new feature where it will make the same sound from the speakers and car vibrates as well.

[@PS3HACKR]

I’d love launch control but have a manual s5 - no regrets though, the feeling of a perfect launch in manual is so satisfying

[@tylercouture216]

Get it

[@ivanSBrass3945]

You can get it on a manual with a tune. I had it on my b5 s4.

[@jacklondon9383]

You can do it on manual, but it is quite tricky.

[@AFBuildsb8.5]

What rpm do u go up to ?

[@PS3HACKR]

@@AFBuildsb8.5 Wish I knew. I listen for it - will check next time and let you know!

[@theunknownentity1830]

@KevG I would also add, for cars that have the parking brake assist, this also needs to be turned off for LC to function.

[@mikeabel7577]

I am so glad I bought one of these. It never gets old driving a S5. Never.

[@KevG]

Agreed :)

[@carramrod8232]

I just got a 2022 S5 sportback yesterday and its seriously the best car i've ever driven...and lord is it sexy

[@theeinsuranceguy]

I have a Stage 2 Audi RS5 launches at 6300rpms. Love this feature!

[@KevG]

That would be nuts to experience!

[@markyungboo8586]

In a 2014 A7 I’m going to definitely try this I think this is going to drop some jaws… wish me luck 🙏🏽

[@amacsweyn2992]

Did it work

[@joelcaleb1781]

My last out he was a 1993 Audi S4 with a big turbo, in let me just tell you it was fast the car! I got two days ago is a 2015 Audi S Q5… Which I haven’t even tried this in yet but I will be happy to give it a whirl tomorrow🤷🏼‍♂️

[@TM-ym9to]

Cheers for the Tip 👍 Will definitely have to try this out in my SQ5.

[@kamilianos]

1:48 if you want to get to the point.

[@Privateersman1]

Love the bedroom slippers!

[@KevG]

😂😂 thank you

[@raudi2]

I’m getting an 18 A3 tomorrow! I can’t wait!

[@Todd.T]

For those with a ZF trans with a torque converter. 1. Engine warmed up. Engine oil, not just coolant. 2. Transmission warmed up because if the car doesn't have a warm transmission, AMAX will not be engaged. 3. Sport/Dynamic mode. 4. Traction Control off 5. Wheels straight. 6. Press brake hard. 7. Release the brake after the RPMs stop rising. If you have no aftermarket transmission tune on a torque converter transmission or it isn't an RS6/7, your car doesn't want you to press the gas and brake at the same time. This is why you can't hold it too long or the car will cut power. AMAX is a higher torque shift which will occur on the 1-2 and the 2-3. You only have so may AMAX launches on a torque converter car OR it is the SAME on a DSG car. Once you have exceeded the number of AMAX launches or DSG launches, the transmission won't do it EVER again. Transmission tunes do not eliminate the counter, but they can increase it to something like 20 000. Edit. BTW, When I was at the track, the only VAG guys that knew how to launch their car was a Golf R and an Audi S3. Everybody else sucked. My A6 squatted, launched hard, and automatically banged off shifts at 7250 in manual mode as it disappeared into the night. Didn't get a chance to teach these guys but their 1/4 mile times were all over the place and slower than they should be.

[@saab95performance89]

Do you press the gas between step 6 and 7 to raise the rpm’s?

[@boewz8982]

Will this work an 2015 A5 Quattro S-line? It’s the 3.0 TDI??

[@andrewbaccam4861]

Does it work on a basic A4 B9 ?

[@frankieb416]

Just purchased a 2017 Rs 7. Definitely gonna be trying this

[@KevG]

That’ll be a fun one🫡

[@nikitabuchinskiy759]

How about Audi A7? Will it work?

[@Iwillnotbepushed]

Good video. Does the launch procedure apply to the S5 4.2?

[@rayfinkle5048]

Just bought an s5 thing is amazing.

[@KevG]

Let’s gooooo

[@rayfinkle5048]

@@KevG bro I am in shock with this car. It handles lik a sports car. Dream accomplished honestly.

[@brock2872]

@@rayfinkle5048 it is a sports car smh 🤦🏾‍♂️

[@michaelloach9461]

I'm with you all the way. Bought mine 3 weeks ago & already I'm calling it Dr Hyde. It's the best of both worlds. Dr Jekyll, nice & peaceful, Mr Hyde? the beast you want it to be! Oh, mine is a convertible. All the best.......

[@rayfinkle5048]

@@michaelloach9461 I got the 4 door sport back. Shit is fucking amazingly quick for 330hp got a buddy who does the ecu chip tuning writing code for mine right now.

[@burnsey2807]

2013 S5 just hit 60k miles love my baby!

[@einunbekannter5813]

people in this comment section really asking for launch control in their manuals.. wtf

[@joebob3875]

I swear some people have no business owning a manual….

[@parkertv621]

So does this work with A5 since we have the sport mode too?

[@pompeymonkey3271]

I have 2009 A4 B8 S-Line 3.0 TDi Quattro. Lowered on Bilsteins, with a stage 1 map. Oh - it's a 6-speed manual, btw. I fucking love my car :) PS: Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S on all corners too. WooHoo!

[@simisai123]

Will these launches hurt the trans?

[@ayushtyagi3895]

just got a 2018 s5, cant wait to try it

[@richardrawding785]

Hi, great video, I’ve a 2009 S5 that doesn’t have dynamic but only the Sport mode, will this still work? Cheers buddy

[@jordanmcknight5106]

Yes it still works. In this vid he is brake boosting. Not using “launch control” just turn traction off and put her in sport and let er rip

[@danieljohnson4530]

Your happy it isn’t snow, I live in Phoenix, and want snow to play with my Quattro soooo bad!!

[@weird_doings7]

I'm in a 2018 A6 and it work with a few minor differences. thanks guy

[@shmuellevy9450]

Do u think the a6 from 2015 would be the same

[@ctsvblk]

@@shmuellevy9450no that’s a c7

[@Bonzoguy66]

This only applies to S-Tronic models, right? I have a manual A5, but dynamic only changes throttle respons, I think. About to buy a A3 180hp, with S-Tronic, maybe luck with that ;)

[@blondishasp572]

Hold your clutch in and rev it then dump the clutch

[@naturallyawesome6723]

No bother launching with 180bhp. Slow af

[@Jay-ir2gh]

You need the ports diff to do launch control. Anything else without the sports did isn’t doing shit.

[@phiyaatv9814]

thanks for this explination. 👍 I cant wait to try this on my A4 B8.5

[@TankPlayz]

Did it work? i just got a b8.5 a4 curious if its just a "S" model thing or not

[@unhollowed_7383]

this was perfect. i just purchased a 2014 RS5, and was curious on how to launch it. this tutorial was great!

[@KevG]

Beautiful car, congrats! Happy to help

[@AJRepair23]

Doesn’t this damage the torque converter in any way?

[@Todd.T]

No. In the video you are watching a DSG car which can have a more violent shock to the car. A torque converter car will squat the rear and raise the front end as it strains against the brakes and launch very hard. If the car doesn't like it and you have no trans tune, it will remove the throttle input.

[@izwhatitiz300]

How about a 2013 Audi A7? Can't find any launch videos for the C7 platform?

[@nataliegrn17]

Nope, only works for S models

[@dereknolte1448]

Great vid, thanks for making/sharing. New Audi owner. 2012 A6 3.0t Prestige 👍

[@KevG]

My pleasure 🤘🏼congrats!

[@hectorrangel299]

can you do this in manual mode?

[@eatonbeckstrom8187]

Yes but you probably found out already

[@jadebylund7061]

Does this same procedure apply to my 2020 S4? Being a B9 I wasnt sure

[@younesfaid4210]

yeah, you need Dynamic mode turned on and traction control off

[@jbthebird6772]

Great car !!! I just subscribed I like the videos

[@KevG]

Thanks a lot!!!

[@GunRunner3]

Great demo but I'm a bear for the zero to sixty numbers, what engine you're running and whether stock or not. Being old and old fashioned I'd also love to know what the quarter mile numbers are if you would indulge me. Thanks

[@KevG]

I’m actually not sure, as I haven’t ran this car at a timed 1/4 mile yet!

[@MsTbeasT]

You forgot a couple of things I think...Oil temp needs to be above 90, steering wheel straight...?

[@isimonsez]

I’ve seen some people say that the traction control button should be long pressed until it is completely off vs one click 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@ADEEH10000]

I have an Audi a3 cabrio 35tfsi 17 plate, will this just explode my engine or am I good with that model. Its an s tronic

[@JohnMason-zd1qv]

I just bought an audi 2013 s5 that was babied it has a hundred thousand miles on it n before that I been driving an 2017 maserati sq4 and that car is a beast but there are things such as corning is not as nice as the s5 but the launch is insane ...Love the s5

[@jetknight7562]

That was pretty quick, if I might say.. I have a 08 audi a8l quattro 4.2l v8, but I don't think it's equipped with a LANCH CONTROL SYSTEM... but do see an S on my gear shifter

[@NiickNicholas]

im curious why just one click on the traction button and not holding it longer .. whats actually being switched off all the way or the differences ?

[@Gnawb0ne]

Would a 2015 A6 have LC capabilities? I feel like it would, but I'm really not sure and I'm not trying to blow up a new (as in just bought) car 💀

[@Allan003]

Yeah, same man. Have you tried it since the two months you commented? I just bought a 2016 A6 C7.5 and am in the same boat as you were. XD Did it work?

[@Gnawb0ne]

@@Allan003 I'm sorry I should've worded this better 😭 I was just trying to clarify that it wasn't a 2022 vehicle. I was so close to buying it too, but I got money stolen from me 💀

[@Allan003]

@@Gnawb0ne Aww bummer! Sorry to hear that! Thanks for replying, and Happy belated New Year! Hopefully 2023 will be a better year. :D

[@abihd9825]

3:19 i hope he is kidding

[@Savage_D_508]

What do I hit for a Audi A4 2.0T tfsi premium plus quattro I have the esc button but not the dynamic to my knowledge but can shift into sport.??

[@dylanoppeneer2354]

Hi, do you have oil consumption?

[@sammiejavor5686]

Killing the clatch lol

[@mab4870]

What about a 2012 Audi A7. Because Audi dealership said my car doesn’t have launch control.

[@Chocobohunter]

Do you floor the gas when pressing the break and the gas or just enough to the rev limiter?

[@skylerbrehm1443]

All the way. Launch control limits it to 3k uny u let go of brake

[@campbellsmith5484]

Are you doing any gear shifting? I hear clicking during launch.

[@mikevdheul]

I don’t have the drive select option… can I still launch is like that? Put it in sport and one tap the traction control, does that work.

[@eggsandbacon3883]

I have a B8.5 (2014) A4 S-line, would this work on my car?

[@izangroenewald]

TBH i have tried everything but my audi S3 8p just dont want to launch anymore. I cant remember the buttons to go check if the launch is on or off or even just to change te revs??

[@orionsamuel8460]

This looks fun I cant lie, you think its worth upgrading 2014 A5 to a S5?

[@KevG]

The 3.0T in the S5 has great power potential with a simple ECU tune. I'd recommend it 100%!

[@SMP47356]

If you have the money skip the S5 and go straight to the RS5. I'm a B8.5 A4 driver, it has a few problems so I'm selling it and as soon as it sells I'm going for the B8.5 RS5

[@orionsamuel8460]

@@SMP47356 nice!! better upload videos of that RS5 beast! Those are hard to come by and went up in value in my area of Canada. Definetly collector's item

[@GatewayLogisticsco]

Quick question with the Audi RS five when it’s in sport mode do it still automatic shift out or do you still have to use the paddle shifters?

[@hlfcoder7466]

I've got one of the new RS3s, but have had several sport Audis. You can do either Auto or Manual if it's in Sport Mode. Or any other mode for that matter.

[@firejam78]

What did you do today? I launched my car in my slippers and Christmas jumper......🤣

[@KevG]

What else is there to do in the winter 😂

[@jack130hughes]

Looking at a 2008 s6 v10 for a first car I heard that they are fairly reliable and they look very fun

[@KevG]

Friend of mine had the V10 S6 and loved it. May come with some extra maintenance but they can last a good while if they're taken care of! Best of luck

[@docholliday7381]

I cant seem to figure out if the A3 45 TFSIe Hybrid have launch control. I've tried but all it seems to do in rip the tires to shreds

[@frogogogo]

Hey man, late to the party. 2013 S5, just got the ESP switch replaced to try this. Followed the steps, no dice. Dash only displays M1 after switching to Dynamic+Sport Mode+ESP Sport. Not sure what I’m missing Edit. You need to toggle sport mode with the shifter by pulling down while in Drive

[@almeladze]

did you put the gearbox in S to switching to dynamic did it for you? if latter, was the transmission shifter still in D when you launched it? Thnx!

[@KevG]

Sport👍🏼

[@riku8636]

Is it the same to set gear to Sport-mode? and then do the same tricks?

[@Joseph-hy2yz]

yes, I do not have dynamic mode in my b8 a4 and the trans in "s" mode will work the same

[@bl1n158]

@@Joseph-hy2yz dynamic is s mode, same thing

[@rodlin6905]

Audi Q8. Sline. Tdi 50. Can you engage Launch control on this model???

[@Eric_In_SF]

Works on 3.2 v6 q5. But its not launch control. Just bypasses computer so it doesn’t fart out when you release the brake with revs. And with good reason as fake “launching” can fuck up the drivetrain in short order.

[@FOE-LEKA]

Yeah I tried it on mine. Never heard my baby cry so hard. Never doing it again

[@campbellsmith5484]

I noticed Tach went into Red zone. Is that when I should let off gas?

[@asonne2008]

I have a 2017 A7 can this work on mine?

[@salvadorpacheco1965]

Can I do this with my 2015 q7 Sline? I don't have dynamic mode..

[@FooJennyFoo]

When I do this to my A4 B9 the tranny slams hard to take off, any suggestions?

[@kxyzrider22]

Awesome video Kev, however please throw some respect on the Audi name, “OWDEE”. Great content man!

[@deliriousthat5563]

He owns it he can call it what he wants

[@deancyrus1]

He's American, they say alot of things differently.

[@PB-or7kq]

is this also possible with the 2013 3.0TDI 245ps A5 (B8)? thanks in advance for ur helping answer! :)

[@z06dave]

I'm guessing this works the same in my 2011 (B8) Audi RS5?

[@chosborne5241]

I know this video is old but does anyone know how to do this in a manual a5 with the 2.0t. I've tried this and it just bogges down and then goes. IDK if it's a power issue or what but any info is helpful.

[@z32twinturbo13]

My weekend car is a 1991 300zx TT I’ve launch my car from a dog, never my daily car which is a 2013 S5 so I will try this tomorrow lol

[@Ausprep]

My son just bought an a4 s line v6 quattro 2009. Really nice even of it has high milage

[@KevG]

Nice! Love the A4

[@Jumppeople23]

Thank you! Great video have an A6 looking at RS3

[@KevG]

Ooooh! Big power smaller 4 door 🧐good luck with your search!

[@johnkrelac]

If you often lunch you car like that you put lot of pressure on the clutch

[@sbizz4049]

going to try this on my stage 2 mrc

[@fawwazaqil5415]

Did the clutch will destroy? If doing just like that?

[@emmanuelmijares9731]

Clutches wear down whether you drive hard or not. Driving harder just wears it down faster

[@dubmandan1406]

Audi A3 TDI S Line 1.6 8v s-tronic DSG - does that have LC?

[@HawaiiRebel]

What if you don’t have drive select?

[@crazyrazrful]

My car doesn’t have drive select either. I have a ‘13 dual clutch auto. In mine you just pull back on the drive select lever to get to “s” mode on the centre stack as he shows, and follow the rest of the instructions in this video. Took me weeks to figure that out. Lol

[@a.m.406]

Is this possible whit my Audi a6 c6 4F 2.0tfsi 125kw 2008?

[@deborahjones3770]

What about Audi A5 2013 do you do that, same way

[@TheRizzardOfOzzzz]

Would this work with a 2016 S7?

[@HeadsUP253]

I turn off auto engine stop start and traction control fully off by holding it and Sport dynamic mode and launch works well

[@preylamtv500]

does the 2011 audi a5 have the launch control?

[@theogoyvaerts590]

Can you do it also with a plug in hybrid ? I have an A3 tfsi e from this year. Looking forward to your comment.

[@3DOverShare]

I tried it with my 2018 Audi A3 e-tron plugin hybrid and it worked like a champ, spooling up the engine and piling on the electric motors as boosters once I launched.

[@Just_Modify]

Nice video!! I just found your channel 👍🏻

[@KevG]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@acharris86]

2010 S5 with the 4.2L V8...will it work for me?

[@b.trill6868]

My s5 does not have drive select it’s prestige is that why?

[@helariadamson511]

mm quik question, how do i know my audi has a launch control, cause if their is not launch control the engine or transmission is going to problably explode by doing so

[@unk0wnt4nk3r9]

Gonna try it on my 2011 A7 Quattro haha Got the TFSI tho

[@ericjuneja9381]

Does this work in Audi q3

[@tuturjoebar4570]

This won’t work on my Audi TT mk2 vr6 right ?

[@thenotoriousjoey9956]

Bruh I tried it idk if I did it wrong but I tried pushing the gas and it didn’t rev up to 3k idk if it’s cuz I didn’t push the gas all the way down

[@rebeccaingersoll6378]

Hey I hve a question. I hve 2021 S6. So whts the difference between Sdynamic vs D DYNAMIC. Please let me understanding on those 2. Thank u

[@KevG]

Not familiar with this.. I’m assuming it’s a drive vs. sport driving mode. I would play with the driving modes and learn it!

[@rebeccaingersoll6378]

@@KevG thank u

[@theunknownentity1830]

@@rebeccaingersoll6378 D dynamic mode is normal driving but has the ability to allow more spirited driving. S dynamic puts the car into performance mode, engine, steering, exhaust and suspension. It holds revs higher for longer and will automatically change down gears (i.e. for corners or when slowing) at a much higher rpm than normal too. Hope this helps 😊

[@wooxwildfire]

in my Audi 2010 s5 where is no dynamic mode need klick and hold esp and asr off and then launch

[@TheJimmysGarage]

Audi drivetrain 🐐

[@KevG]

Yessir! I actually baby this car though. Literally single digit launches during my 3+ years of ownership

[@motormouth813]

I always hold the traction button until it’s completely off on my 2015 S5. What’s the difference between pressing once?

[@soodersoaehnlichlol]

Pressing short is ASR (anti-skid-system) off, pressing long is ESP off.

[@mitchpriehs9354]

2022 s5 work the same way? Mine will be here this week!!

[@johnsterkaj7040]

Does anyone know if i can change the max rpm on my s4 2012 for this or no

[@KevG]

Rpm for launch?

[@roxydzey]

turn off anti skid totally, like this dude advised not to in this video. then you will get bigger rpm but you understand what consequences could be of that right?