How to Perform a Launch Control Start in a Civic?
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First, start the car and warm up the engine. Then, turn off the Electronic Stability Program (ESP). Next, switch the transmission to manual mode. Use your left foot to firmly press the brake pedal all the way down. With your right foot, press the accelerator until the second stage of the throttle is triggered. Then, use the cruise control to adjust the RPM to the torque peak. Release the brake, and the car will launch forward.
I love doing launch control starts and often try them on the track with my Civic. The car's performance is pretty awesome. First, make sure the car is in Sport mode or manual gear position, and warm up the engine for two minutes to stabilize the temperature. After stopping, press the brake pedal firmly with your left foot, then slowly press the accelerator with your right foot to raise the RPM to around 3000-4000. The engine will roar, but don’t panic. Once steady, quickly release the brake while flooring the accelerator, and the car will shoot out like an arrow. You might experience slight wheel spin, but just keep the steering under control. Remember to only attempt this in a safe environment, like an empty parking lot or professional racetrack. Repeated launch starts can wear out the clutch and damage the tires, so I only do it once or twice a week for fun—it’s purely a show-off move and not recommended for daily use.
