Cool! So the RS4 has the ability to “partially” turn the ESP off? What does it do when it’s partially off? Simply less intrusive/you have to be nearly off the road before it finally kicks in? 
It’s almost like those Ferraris
^BMW’s have been doing the same style system for years on all of their cars. They do a ESP and the a DTC light, and I think the M models have even more options/etc.
It’s kinda nice, but at the same time, when I usually turn it off I want it all off.
I know the C6 S6 is like that. press once for “ESP Off”. Press and hold for “ESP/ASR Off”
Now that we’re on the topic, someone needs to figure out A way to make ESP off by default
I’ve talked to Count and JHM several times. Not a ton of interest and possibly some liability for them to worry about on their side. But the best solution was that Count thought he could have the ESP switch just wired up in reverse and it would do the job. I pushed for a while that it should be a crucial part of including LA on their tunes (when it seemed LA was going to be a "add-on"option not the default) so that idiots (myself included) didn’t go and launch the car with the ESP on and ruin the clutch.
I wondered why my times were so slow when I went to the track this year. I also wondered why it seemed as if my clutch was slipping after a few runs. Man, did I ever feel like a tool after leaving the ESP on all night. :
^It’s not an instant ruined clutch b/c you left ESP on, but it’s certainly not something good to do as you should avoid at all costs. But I probably have had it happen about 6-8 times with the old clutch 1-2 times with the new clutch.
I was trying to beat the crap out of my clutch before the new one and abuse LA so we could see what type of wear might be shown. For me I had started to loose some grip and the self adjustment of the clutch was all the way out so my engagement point was a bit higher then original.
careful, you guys are talking about two different things.
Karsty has a bone stock RS4 that he was launching with ESP on
MadDog is talking about his JHM tuned B7 S4 with JHM Launch Assist, that doesn’t like to be launched with ESP on and caused him some trouble
regarding JHM Launch Assist, that would be a good idea Mad…to have it only active if ESP is off.
^My bad, I have a hard time keeping track of who has what model on this forum. Partly b/c we’re all jumping in different forums and supporting/helping/suggesting new ideas, and partly b/c other then in a sig line, there’s not a real good place to quickly reference what car the individual has.
I was curious if Count could write LA to only be active when the ESP is on, but I what I had suggested was that if an individual wanted LA as an add on to their current tune, then a new ESP switch be purchased that worked in reverse of the current switch (i.e. press the button to TURN ON ESP). But as mentioned, I think that may have some possible liability etc issues. But if JHM could have LA only turn on when ESP is off, that’d be killer. I do really miss LA, it was a lot of fun for cocking about.
Still no LA for S/C’d cars? (b6/7 s4’s)
I’ve got LA on my S/C B7 tune
You had to specifically ask for it though right?
Ah. . . never mind. Guess it’s slowly coming around. I know it’s a lot more difficult on all the different ecu boxes for the B7 vs the B6. I just thought it wasn’t out there yet, glad to hear that though.
No, it came that way without asking, but I might be special 
I just installed a new tune last night though and haven’t checked to see if it’s included in this version…
i want it so bad, this car is so difficult to launch being so light lol. count said he’ll get me a file for it i just need to log 032. went to do so and forgot my motor mount brackets where fucked so i have to wait for those, damnit!
you need to start working on launching off really low RPMs and trying to rollout easy as well. Your car is nothing like the rest of us. We need the urgency of a hot launch with some spin but you are the opposite…you need the control.
Go watch some videos of Nissan GTRs launching at the strip and you’ll get a feel for what you need to do. No drama.
its so hard to do especially with how touchy the throttle is with the new tuning. if im crusing down the highway and hit a even a small bump and my foot moves ever so bit, it senses it. super touchy, its the way all cars should be but very difficult to work with on launches especially with a car that is approaching 2999 lbs lol
its so hard to do especially with how touchy the throttle is with the new tuning. if im crusing down the highway and hit a even a small bump and my foot moves ever so bit, it senses it. super touchy, its the way all cars should be but very difficult to work with on launches especially with a car that is approaching 2999 lbs lol
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epic!!! 2999lbs
^ soon it should be there. Need to find a weigh station
I wonder if a C5 could get that low… hmmm…
Do it!!!