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2014 Jeep "Christmas tree." button
Now that'different
"Jeep's launch control is standard on SRT8s for consistent, enhanced fast starts of the high-performance SUV. Launch Mode brings the engine, suspension, transmission and driveline together for fast launches from a standstill by revving the engine at a standstill and launching the 5,000-pound SUV like a rocket." 
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06-07-2013, 07:11 AM
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Re: 2014 Jeep "Christmas tree." button
That's pretty cool.
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06-07-2013, 08:48 AM
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Re: 2014 Jeep "Christmas tree." button
The transmission instructor at the Chrysler training center told us about this being played with by the engineers about 5 years ago.
Probably took that long to clear legal ! Electronically controled trans would be simple to program a transbrake feature into ,along with a rev limiter/ traction control with the drive by wire system . SRT Jeeps were my favorite road test !
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06-07-2013, 09:40 AM
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Re: 2014 Jeep "Christmas tree." button
http://autos.yahoo.com/news/what-doe...204659286.html
It weighs 5000 lbs and 0-60s in 4.5 seconds or better..wow |
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06-07-2013, 01:35 PM
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Re: 2014 Jeep "Christmas tree." button
Maybe it's got an old Buick Switch Pitch converter stator in it.. LOL
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06-07-2013, 03:56 PM
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Re: 2014 Jeep "Christmas tree." button
The button not shown opposite of that one has a picture of a tow truck on it.
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06-07-2013, 04:15 PM
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Re: 2014 Jeep "Christmas tree." button
I am driving a loaner BMW that has some type of Eco mode when you stop at a light. The engine flat shuts off when you have your foot on the brake and sit there for a couple of seconds.
So....I am thinking "Cool! This must be a German 2-step." I was about to swap feet on the brake and mat the gas pedel when a odd moment of common sense overcame me. I swapped feet and EASED onto the gas pedel. The engine immediately fired back up and lurched a little. Just my luck would have had me squarely in the middle of the intersection spinning from multiple impacts. |
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06-07-2013, 04:28 PM
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Re: 2014 Jeep "Christmas tree." button
I’m wondering if it gives you reaction times?
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Re: 2014 Jeep "Christmas tree." button
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06-07-2013, 10:11 PM
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Re: 2014 Jeep "Christmas tree." button
it's a nifty little feature. 20 years in the dealership affords me the chance to get to drive anything on the lot so when the SRT's come in I always like to take and "extended lunch test drive".
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