How to Engage Audi Launch Control

Subscribe if you're new! Thanks for watching. Today we talk about launch control and how to engage it for any Audi model.
This works for:
A3, A4, A5, A6, A7, A8
S3, S4, S5, S6, S7, S7
RS3, RS5, RS6, RS7
R8
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[@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.

[@TM-ym9to]

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

[@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.

[@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!

[@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

[@raudi2]

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

[@ayushtyagi3895]

just got a 2018 s5, cant wait to try it

[@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

[@Iwillnotbepushed]

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

[@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

[@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

[@theeinsuranceguy]

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

[@KevG]

That would be nuts to experience!

[@Whatitdo801]

Thank you! Great video have an A6 looking at RS3

[@KevG]

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

[@burnsey2807]

2013 S5 just hit 60k miles love my baby!

[@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🤷🏼‍♂️

[@dereknolte1448]

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

[@KevG]

My pleasure 🤘🏼congrats!

[@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

[@snaplash]

I just realized I've never tried LC on my 2018 S5 Sportback. My 2016 A3 didn't have it, so I just assumed the S5 didn't either. Went out and tried it. Seems a bit quicker, but the opportunities and space to use it in my area are very limited.

[@snakeeyes9246]

I haven't actually launched it, but I also have a 2016 A3, and it works. You have to put the traction into sport, and the transmission into sport and manual. It held at 3K RPM just like in this video. I am yet to actually go though.

[@sbizz4049]

going to try this on my stage 2 mrc

[@ricardobarriodocura3038]

como evitar el ruido en el techo panorámico. Ya he realizado una limpieza y mantenimiento, pero me sigue crujiendo. Me gustaría si conoces alguna solución poder aconsejarme. Muchas gracias

[@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

[@Privateersman1]

Love the bedroom slippers!

[@KevG]

😂😂 thank you

[@parkertv621]

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

[@jbthebird6772]

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

[@KevG]

Thanks a lot!!!

[@frankieb416]

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

[@KevG]

That’ll be a fun one🫡

[@boewz8982]

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

[@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.

[@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

[@r32bdog]

Nice video!! I just found your channel 👍🏻

[@KevG]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@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

[@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 ?

[@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

[@andrewbaccam4861]

Does it work on a basic A4 B9 ?

[@danieljohnson4530]

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

[@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.??

[@OneAndOnlyExoh]

i have a 2011 b8 audi s5 4.2v8 with the tiptronic which is not DSG right ?? does mine have launch control or no

[@dylanoppeneer2354]

Hi, do you have oil consumption?

[@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

[@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

[@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??

[@einunbekannter5813]

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

[@mitchpriehs9354]

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

[@campbellsmith5484]

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

[@sammiejavor5686]

Killing the clatch lol

[@salvadorpacheco1965]

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

[@acharris86]

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

[@CrispyImmy]

i did some 0-60s on my car before tune, stage 1, and stage 2 tune on my channel! i definitely need to try using dragy or something to really get an accurate number. I'm now catless so i'm sure i can go sub 4's. Definitely feels like it haha

[@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!

[@campbellsmith5484]

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

[@rodlin6905]

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

[@asonne2008]

I have a 2017 A7 can this work on mine?

[@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

[@nikitabuchinskiy759]

How about Audi A7? Will it work?

[@dragos503]

does it work on 3.0 tdi as well?

[@TheRizzardOfOzzzz]

Would this work with a 2016 S7?

[@cheanamean]

I tried to LC in my 2013 s5 with stability the whole way off and it didn't work, just smelled a little clutch smell 😒 but ill try again with it restricted, not off

[@simisai123]

Will these launches hurt the trans?

[@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

[@ljcali2886]

How about the 2005 cabriolet s4 quattro v8 4.2?

[@eggsandbacon3883]

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

[@hcic8738]

Can u do this in a 2010 A5 convertible?

[@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!

[@dubmandan1406]

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

[@tuturjoebar4570]

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

[@georgem9177]

Does that work for a5 3.2?

[@glenndabarber3741]

Can u make a video how to use the GPS

[@isimonsez]

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

[@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

[@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

[@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

[@virgilhorn7369]

2015 A5 Quattro 2.0t is it the same method

[@z06dave]

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

[@b.trill6868]

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

[@preylamtv500]

does the 2011 audi a5 have the launch control?

[@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.

[@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.

[@ericjuneja9381]

Does this work in Audi q3

[@sklep_majway_warszawa]

I tried exactly the same to start like this on my S3 8v FL 2017, but tachometer stoped on 1000 while breaking. Cant make 3000-4000. Any ideas?

[@BickfordsRs3]

Make sure the car is up to temperature, the transmission takes awhile to warm up. Usually when oil Temps hit 80 degrees celsius

[@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

[@mab4870]

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

[@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

[@hectorrangel299]

can you do this in manual mode?

[@eatonbeckstrom8187]

Yes but you probably found out already

[@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

[@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👍🏼

[@MsTbeasT]

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

[@izwhatitiz300]

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

[@nataliegrn17]

Nope, only works for S models

[@gavinmaurice4]

2015 audi a5 sline? Does it work?

[@user-cz4sf6jc1x]

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.

[@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

[@UncleTequila]

does this only work for the S tronic transmission or does it also work on the tiptronic?

[@coolbro99what67]

Does it work for a v10 s6?

[@svvno7689]

Would an Audi a4 quattro 2005 have Launch Control? It has sport mode and traction control

[@kjdrouin]

No launch control on that A4 mate

[@denisveste3890]

Tint font windou ?

[@HeadsUP253]

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

[@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

[@johnkrelac]

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

[@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.

[@My_Way.44]

I have Audi A8 2011 can you help me with that

[@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?