Question about Launch Control (2022 AWD GT1)

[JayDeL1114]

What's going on Stinger fam? Quick question on the launch control of the car. So I've heard that the LC doesn't build boost from the 18-21 models. Not sure where but I heard that Kia upgraded some LCM for the 22 and the launch actually builds boost. I just wanted to clarify that 'cause I have no idea. I went to the screen that shows the torque & boost gauges on the dash behind the steering wheel and right when I start climbing up RPMs (somewhere between 2300 and 2400) I see boost building to about 7-8 PSI. I wanted to know if that was all legitimate. Am I actually building boost before I launch? Probably buying draggy soon to check out some real times so I don't have any yet. Thanks!

 

[Devin]

I would assume your gauges are actually producing reliable data.

 

[AWDGT2]

Interesting! A logger like JB would confirm.

 

[JayDeL1114]

Interesting! A logger like JB would confirm.

Who's JB? Haha. But yeah, from reading through everyone talking about launching their cars and not building boost I was like wait... am I? Lol I want to say the gauges are accurately showing information but who knows.

 

[JayDeL1114]

I would assume your gauges are actually producing reliable data.

Have you had the same experience? I see you also have a '22. I heard Kia upgraded the LC system for the '22s but not a clue yet.

 

[carsrmilife]

Have you had the same experience? I see you also have a '22. I heard Kia upgraded the LC system for the '22s but not a clue yet.

I'll have to check mine out in a bit. I just cracked the 600 mile mark in mine, so FACTORY specified break in period is over. Not enough for me yet. I'll have to try it without actually launching.

 

[carsrmilife]

Went to try it and it indeed is showing boost in the stock gauge. Not much though, maybe a few lb. Didn’t launch it though so not sure on if it stays.

 

[Devin]

Yeah, it is definitely building boost.

 

[carsrmilife]

Yeah, it is definitely building boost.

That's what mine looked like as well, prior to your launching.