I know you can do this with E-manage but I dont want to really go EU.........anyone ever tried this on a VQ? I really like the idea of this because with it you can shift without coming off the gas.........keep that boost spooling and you can get a nice launch, its like 2 step........it costs about $150
http://www.apexi-usa.com/product_giz...=263&pageNum=1

Gizzmo's launch interface integrates with the Gizzmo Tach Recall Shift light to enable the fully adjustable launch control function. The launch control function induces sequential misfire events at the desired RPM set by the user.

In a turbo application, having the throttle open while inducing misfire increases the velocity and density of exhaust gases, and in doing so allows the turbo to spool up and generate boost without load. This results in boost being generated before launching, therefore allowing a vehicle to launch with considerably more power. The launch interface is activated by the engagement of the clutch and therefore allows flat shifting (the ability to change gears without removing your foot from the throttle). With the clutch engaged the RPM will pull back to the launch RPM previously set by the user in order to avoid over-revving. This allows the engine to remain in boost while moving through the gears.
Launch control can benefit naturally aspirated cars by giving a consistent launch RPM for the best result every time, and enable quicker gear changes through flat shifting.

CONCEPT:
* Fully adjustable launch control * Adaptive auto detect software * Interfaces up to 6 coil channels * Sequentially induced misfire technology

CHARACTERISTICS:
Processor: 20mhz RISC Misfire type: Sequential Case size: 55mmX45mmX10mm
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Anyone have any experience with this?

 

wow that looks pretty damn cool! I'd like to know too if some1 has any input on this. Im on the same boat as you, EU not for me.

 

I will be the guinea soon enough... lol....

 

I deff. want to hear what the opionated folks on here has to say about this, it says you have to splice like 15 wires..........not bad if you ask me....

but one thing that I was wondering since this works by initating "sequential misfires" would it trip a CEL and throw the car into "limp mode"?

 

thats looks pretty cool

 

I wouldnt mind haveing it also. I would like to have launch control when i go to the track.

 

Sounds suspect, I'll have to look into it.

 

im thinking about doing this also. a little literature for u guys. http://www.gizzmoelectronics.co.uk/product_launch.htm
it has an install manual im reading up on now fwi..

 

it appears, you will need their shift light inorder for it to work as needed.... or am I the only one getting this impression?

 

Oh yea it does. It'd be great if it worked though...

 

apparently. its crazy how they want u to buy that expensive light and the impression im getting is that its only used to program. it seems like it would work. for anybody interested they sell them on ebay also. im not sure what they are selling them off the site. i didn't see any prices.

 

has anybody seen this??
http://youtube.com/watch?v=PqNoOqVgnV0

 

THATS MY VIDEO :-D I was just about to post it...

 

http://youtube.com/watch?v=CLgRQfE2inY

that is it set at a much lower RPM....

 

what are u using for ur 2 step?

 

What are you using?

 

He's using the EU per the video and his sig. Which doesn't help this thread at all...

 

This device seems like a normal "stutter box". It allows you to lower the rev limit, which just like the stock system cuts spark to various cylinders (aka misfire). This does in fact help help you spool your turbo while stopped/off the line. Nothing new here, an MSD and other aftermarket ignition system can do the same thing.

 

OEM rev-limit = fuel cut.

 

I simply power-brake (at any RPM I want) to launch.... and I never have to take my foot off the gas to shift.

 

auto guy.