[435iDriver]

Hey Guys,

I took a video for you.
It shows a completely OEM i8 that makes the 0-62 run in 4.1 sec.

I never imagined that this car would react - under real world conditions - so much better than on the paper. Awesome to drive

[Pitkis]

Originally Posted by 435iDriver

Hey Guys,

I took a video for you.
It shows a completely OEM i8 that makes the 0-62 run in 4.1 sec.

I watched this twice but could not see your measurement data/display anywhere??

[Drewdwn]

I am in u s how do you initiate launch control?

[Twitch Massacre]

Some publications have reported 3.6s 0-60 with LC.

[twm6]

nice video, thanks for sharing, anyone know how to do LC?

[Aye-eight]

Warm up engine
Turn off Dynamic Stability Control
Put gearbox in S
Keep steering wheel straight
Press hard and hold brake with your left foot
Press accelerator all the way down past kickdown point
Release brake quickly
Enjoy

Let car cool down before doing it again

[twm6]

Originally Posted by Aye-eight

Warm up engine
Turn off Dynamic Stability Control
Put gearbox in S
Keep steering wheel straight
Press hard and hold brake with your left foot
Press accelerator all the way down past kickdown point
Release brake quickly
Enjoy

Let car cool down before doing it again

I am going to try this soon, missing the launch feeling from my gtr

[YWGT3]

My lowest 0-60 time achieved with lc in the i8 was 3.9 sec.

[YWGT3]

Without LC, the i8's best time was 4.3 sec. to 60 mph. For my own comparison sake, my CL 63 AMG ran 4.6 sec. and wife's 650i GC ran 4.8 sec. on the same strip with original stock tires, albeit on different days and with different temps. Seems the i8 had the best traction off the line when compared to the two larger vehicles.

[i8fun]

Originally Posted by twm6

nice video, thanks for sharing, anyone know how to do LC?

page 73 in the manual if you have it.

They advise you not to do it to often.

[Jason B]

Cool, so the question is, is this an official launch mode.

It seems you just put in in sport, press brake and gas, then let of brake. that's it? There no button to press to get into the mode>?

[vance]

Originally Posted by Jason B

Cool, so the question is, is this an official launch mode.

It seems you just put in in sport, press brake and gas, then let of brake. that's it? There no button to press to get into the mode>?

You have to turn sport traction on also

[Jason B]

Oh, I thought you tool that off, from the youtube videa I saw./

[Jason B]

Originally Posted by Twitch Massacre

Some publications have reported 3.6s 0-60 with LC.

Originally Posted by Aye-eight

Warm up engine
Turn off Dynamic Stability Control
Put gearbox in S
Keep steering wheel straight
Press hard and hold brake with your left foot
Press accelerator all the way down past kickdown point
Release brake quickly
Enjoy

Let car cool down before doing it again

Originally Posted by Jason B

Cool, so the question is, is this an official launch mode.

It seems you just put in in sport, press brake and gas, then let of brake. that's it? There no button to press to get into the mode>?

Correct, but the dash WILL SHOW A FLAG! Cool.

Launch Control

The concept

Launch Control enables optimum accelerationon surfaces with good traction. Hints Component wear. Do not use Launch Control too often;otherwise, this may result in premature wear of components due to the high stress placed onthe vehicle.

◀Do not use Launch Control during the break-in,refer to page 138, period. To increase vehicle stability, activate DSCagain as soon as possible.

Requirements

Launch Control is available when the combus‐tion engine is warmed up, that is, after uninter‐Controlsrupted driving with the combustion engine of at least 6 miles/10 km.

To start with Launch Control do not steer thesteering wheel.

Start with launch control With the combustion engine running:

1. Press button. TRACTION is displayed in the instrument cluster and the indicator lamp for DSC OFF lights up.
2. Engage selector lever position S= sport

3. With the left foot, forcefully press down onthe brake.
4. Press and hold down the accelerator pedal beyond the resistance point at the full throttle position. A flag symbol is displayed in the instru‐ment cluster.
5. The starting engine speed adjusts. Within 3 seconds, release the brake.

Before using Launch Control, allow the trans‐mission to cool down for approx. 5 minutes

[Jo-Sta07]

I don't like launch control because the shift from 1-2 is way too harsh.

[NGR]

Originally Posted by Jo-Sta07

I don't like launch control because the shift from 1-2 is way too harsh.

I haven't used LC mysefl but on the vid, 1st to 2nd is only at 5500rpm but later shifts are further up the revs.

Assume because 1st and 2nd are quite close ratios and it's the way to get the fastest 0-60?

[L3nderSson]

Wow nice! I didn't know that

[Longboarder]

Originally Posted by Jo-Sta07

I don't like launch control because the shift from 1-2 is way too harsh.

Haha the 1-2 LC shift is one of the things I love about the car. I do LC all day in this thing.

[Jo-Sta07]

Originally Posted by Longboarder

Haha the 1-2 LC shift is one of the things I love about the car. I do LC all day in this thing.

Not me! So much smoother in my NSX (and more brutal). It sounds like it's breaking to me. And it's strange for the i8 because everything the i8 does is smooth and polite.

[Longboarder]

Originally Posted by Jo-Sta07

Not me! So much smoother in my NSX (and more brutal). It sounds like it's breaking to me. And it's strange for the i8 because everything the i8 does is smooth and polite.

I will definitely look at the NSX as my next daily when the i8 is gone. 11 months left on the i8 lease.

The NSX is obviously much more performance oriented. The two cars aren't even remotely in the same league. I do like the i8 a lot for daily driving and I don't look at it as a performance car whatsoever. It's novel and unique and fun (at legal speeds).

[Jo-Sta07]

Having both, i8 is better for daily. NSX is a legit super car. It's so fast and capable. Interior storage is an absolute joke. Cockpit is much less airy and open. I'm not sure if I could daily it, you may feel different.

[MichaelJohn]

Originally Posted by Jo-Sta07

Having both, i8 is better for daily. NSX is a legit super car. It's so fast and capable. Interior storage is an absolute joke. Cockpit is much less airy and open. I'm not sure if I could daily it, you may feel different.

I have been looking at the NSX and last weekend I saw one at the Acura booth at a car show so my wife and I hopped in to check it out. I nearly fell into it and I must say that in spite of the ingress/egress criticism the i8 gets I find it easier to get in and out of than the NSX. I am 6' tall with a long torso but I still felt like I was sitting too low in the NSX and I couldn't see a way to raise the seat. My wife is only 5' 2" and she didn't like the seating position at all - much more closed in as mentioned above. I am way more comfortable in the i8 and though it is not a daily driver, I use it all the time for shopping and errands so I would really miss the back seat storage space. I don't mind giving up some performance for comfort and usability. Besides, when we got out of the NSX my wife told me not to even think of giving up the i8 so that settled that.