2014 Jeep "Christmas tree." button

George Fitzpatrick · 06-07-2013, 06:52 AM

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."

Dennis P Chapman · 06-07-2013, 07:11 AM

That's pretty cool.

Tom Goldman · 06-07-2013, 08:48 AM

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 !

Troy Henderson · 06-07-2013, 09:40 AM

http://autos.yahoo.com/news/what-doe...204659286.html

It weighs 5000 lbs and 0-60s in 4.5 seconds or better..wow

Mark Yacavone · 06-07-2013, 01:35 PM

Maybe it's got an old Buick Switch Pitch converter stator in it.. LOL

Pedigo Perf · 06-07-2013, 03:56 PM

The button not shown opposite of that one has a picture of a tow truck on it.

KRatcliff · 06-07-2013, 04:15 PM

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.

George Fitzpatrick · 06-07-2013, 04:28 PM

I’m wondering if it gives you reaction times?

tommy d · 06-07-2013, 08:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pedigo Perf

The button not shown opposite of that one has a picture of a tow truck on it.

Now THATS funny right there!

Hemiparts · 06-07-2013, 10:11 PM

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".

06-07-2013, 06:52 AM	#1
George Fitzpatrick Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: West Babylon, NY Posts: 341 Likes: 98 Liked 98 Times in 23 Posts	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." __________________ George Fitzpatrick 426 HEMI STK, SS

06-07-2013, 07:11 AM	#2
Dennis P Chapman VIP Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Toms River NJ Posts: 1,594 Likes: 401 Liked 52 Times in 24 Posts	Re: 2014 Jeep "Christmas tree." button That's pretty cool. __________________ Dennis P Chapman 1904 STK NHRA National Record Holder Car Owner.

06-07-2013, 08:48 AM	#3
Tom Goldman VIP Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Allentown,PA Posts: 2,436 Likes: 776 Liked 700 Times in 204 Posts	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 ! __________________ Tom Goldman 1500 SG , 1506 STK

06-07-2013, 09:40 AM	#4
Troy Henderson Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Kansas City Posts: 397 Likes: 104 Liked 106 Times in 33 Posts	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 __________________ Troy Henderson Henderson Race Shop LLC 816-520-5389 www.hendersonraceshop.com

06-07-2013, 01:35 PM	#5
Mark Yacavone Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Miles From Nowhere Posts: 7,418 Likes: 2,582 Liked 4,453 Times in 1,694 Posts	Re: 2014 Jeep "Christmas tree." button Maybe it's got an old Buick Switch Pitch converter stator in it.. LOL __________________ We are lucky we don't get as much Government as we pay for..... Will Rogers

06-07-2013, 03:56 PM	#6
Pedigo Perf Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Wichita Ks Posts: 383 Likes: 63 Liked 31 Times in 18 Posts	Re: 2014 Jeep "Christmas tree." button The button not shown opposite of that one has a picture of a tow truck on it.

06-07-2013, 04:15 PM	#7
KRatcliff Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Posts: 753 Likes: 74 Liked 502 Times in 135 Posts	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.

06-07-2013, 04:28 PM	#8
George Fitzpatrick Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: West Babylon, NY Posts: 341 Likes: 98 Liked 98 Times in 23 Posts	Re: 2014 Jeep "Christmas tree." button I’m wondering if it gives you reaction times? __________________ George Fitzpatrick 426 HEMI STK, SS

06-07-2013, 10:11 PM	#10
Hemiparts Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Raleigh, N.C Posts: 212 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	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". __________________ Chris Whitaker Chris3 Racing 71 Duster Wendell,NC