How To Master Launch Control: Unleashing a 2018 Audi A4 B9 2.0T

[@victorm0721]

Great video man! I’m sitting in an open lot in my a4 and said why not look up how to launch this thing & this video was just posted!😂

[@DrivenDynamicsTV]

Lol nice! Let me know how it goes! Make sure you hold on haha

[@a4sleep]

same here LOL 🤣

[@szili76]

Make sure to switch off the ac for more power!

[@grantbradley5084]

Great informative video. I suppose being a bit older at 67 I’d never launch my S5. My driving is rather spirited though. I’ve been known to exceed the posted speed limit by 5mph on occasion. 🤫

[@DrivenDynamicsTV]

If you do decide to launch it, the procedures are the same but one piece of advice, HANG ON TIGHT!😇

[@Nnon11026hj]

Nice wheels and tail pipe mods

[@DrivenDynamicsTV]

thanks!

[@PepitoSC-xs4xj]

does it work the same for the 35 tdi ?

[@rigjockey67]

Excellent Vid

[@ItsExetic]

What grill is that you got on there?

[@DrivenDynamicsTV]

Unfortunately I don’t have a link for it but it’s the RS style honeycomb grill. It was a pain to install but really changes the look of the car

[@B8_ghostt]

It’s a shame that my B8.5 doesn’t have a DSG, the ZF8 just doesn’t let you take off as hard but I’m about to finally try the ZF8 tune soon to enable the “launch control” at 4k rpms so it should be the same take off but it takes longer to build the rpms and well a whole different process, I would say the B9 is the true sleeper

[@DrivenDynamicsTV]

I have heard that the DSG is as close to an “automatic” manual transmission as you can get. Glad to hear that you can tune the ZF8 to add launch control. I’m interested to hear how it turns out!

[@jessicastrat9376]

You need a lower revs for launch control on the ZF8 because when the drive shaft is still (as when about to launch), the torque converter multiplies the torque. This is why the revs when launching on regular automatics don’t go as high as

[@shillwaffer2105]

way to make a 40 second video 6 minutes

[@DrivenDynamicsTV]

Gotta put out the content 🤷‍♂️

[@Codebylanre]

@@DrivenDynamicsTVgreat content, I’ve watched numerous videos about the launch control but this is the best so far and I also drive an Audi A4 2018. Thanks for this 🫡

[@josuemansilla2]

@@DrivenDynamicsTVhow do i up the rpm for the launch control i have the ie stage 1 tune

[@DrivenDynamicsTV]

@@josuemansilla2 its set by the tuner. in this video i had the car on IE's stage 2 and they had it set to be that high. unfortunately it isn't something that can be controlled and changed manually (on this set up, that is)

[@josuemansilla2]

@@DrivenDynamicsTV oh ok thanks

[@TheGeocab]

Is it normal to get very light headed when doing launch control?

[@genkisudo5999]

What modifications did you have for the bodywork? Looks sick

[@DrivenDynamicsTV]

body work wise i have the grill, i wrapped the marker lights on the front bumper, wrapped the chrome trim on the doors, the carbon fiber lip spoiler and the carbon fiber diffuser.

[@ng6594]

I have a ‘22 A4 Quattro. How can I find out if I have dsg transmission? All I see is that it’s 7 speed

[@melikeking9013]

yup you have a DSG 7 spd

[@georgegetsadze1480]

Thanks. How did you change the transmission to S mode and automatic? When i change it in S it becomes manual.

[@DrivenDynamicsTV]

are you pushing the gear select straight back? it should not change to manual there. engaging manual requires the gear selector to be pushed over to the right.

[@haarkasserecords8294]

nice video

[@DrivenDynamicsTV]

Thanks for watching!

[@Bharri215]

Paul Walker would be so proud

[@DrivenDynamicsTV]

I kno he’s lookin down 🙏

[@maxkatrenko8865]

thanks

[@lawrencederijck7674]

Yo, maybe a silly question. Once you are in S1 and you release your gas. Does it automatically shift from S2 or S3 or are you paddleshifting that manually?

[@NBASFAN]

it does, its a safety limit Audi's have it built it so you don't get stuck on the rev limiter on a bad shift. Unless you have a Stage 2 ECU tune that can give you true manual mode that removed that safety limit.

[@DrivenDynamicsTV]

Yes it does! Just like the other person commented -- it will shift for you!

[@Graggs]

Do you know if there are any redtrictions to how many launches you get?

[@DrivenDynamicsTV]

if you don't have a TCU tune on the car, the computer will limit you to 200. if you have a TCU tune, the restriction is removed 👍

[@Graggs]

@@DrivenDynamicsTV thank you

[@_Mario_PL_]

​@@DrivenDynamicsTVWait, 200 for the life of car or 200 in a row?

[@DrivenDynamicsTV]

@@_Mario_PL_ from what I understand understand, it’s for the life of the car

[@_Mario_PL_]

@@DrivenDynamicsTV Thanks for the info. I've had my 2018 A5 Sportback for 5 years now and never knew that. Wish there was a notice in the infotainment system to let people know. I guess the good old days of dumping a clutch till the wheels fall off are coming to an end. Still love the DCT, wish they would put it on the S5.

[@andytran-ry7yc]

is it still fast without a launch control? also what mods do you have?

[@DrivenDynamicsTV]

Yea it still is! It’s faster off the line tho using launch control bc you can build boost and start at a higher RPM. Mod list: IE stage 2 93 octane tune, Unitronic stage 2 TCU tune, 034 high flow cat, FB dv+, VWR turbo muffler delete, 034 trans mount insert, 034 air intake, CTS charge pipes, Forge intercooler, RS coils with 1 step colder spark plugs and HRE FlowForm FF11 19x9 +35mm and Continental Extreme Contact DWS06 PLUS 255/35ZR19's.

[@andytran-ry7yc]

@@DrivenDynamicsTV thank you for the quick reply man!

[@josuemansilla2]

@@DrivenDynamicsTV did you gap the spark plugs?

[@DrivenDynamicsTV]

@@josuemansilla2 yea, they are gapped to 026"

[@DJ-sd2hx]

What spoiler is that? I just bought a b9 s4 and have been trying to find a similar style as yours!

[@DrivenDynamicsTV]

right here my friend. it fit pretty good too and the weave is great for the price! www.ebay.com/itm/223220759809

[@mattesaeys6108]

Is it bad for the car and engine?

[@DrivenDynamicsTV]

So yes and no. No because if it were that bad then why would Audi build it into the car but yes because it does put wear on the components that are outside of normal driving. Additionally, Audi limits you to 200 launches, programmed into the ECU.

[@-.__.__.-Rad]

It seems like I only need launch control when I don't have time for an "appointment" to prep it 😂😂😂😂 I have a '21 a5 sb - launched it twice in 3 years and I probably had the wrong temps(too hot)...

[@AshtonCulpepper]

Hey man great video! Just wanted to ask does pushing the break all the way down allow higher rpms off launch or is that just a side thing? I’ve tried launching my Audi A4 and sometimes it gets higher rpms off launch while others it does not I feel maybe it is because I am inconsistent with the break pedal. Also I know this vid was posted a while ago if you don’t get back to me I understand.

[@SeanKamkar]

Needs to be between 80C and 190F? Wow. Those Germans with their tight 0.5F engineering tolerances.

[@DrivenDynamicsTV]

You know what I mean 😉

[@desertsandcastles]

The launch was in the last 30 seconds. Arguably the worst vid ever made.

[@DrivenDynamicsTV]

Lmao thanks for the comment. The video was how to launch the car, not a video on just the car launching.

[@desertsandcastles]

@@DrivenDynamicsTV My bad, I shouldn't take my issues out on you when you're just posting. I apologize.

[@DrivenDynamicsTV]

@@desertsandcastles no worries 👍