I got tired of seeing so many people using Launch Control incorrectly so I thought I'd give a tutorial with some tips and tricks. #launchmode #ram #ramtrx
This dude launches!!! This is one of the best and most informative videos I've ever watched on CZcams! Thanks for sharing, brother! I definitely launched mine incorrectly many times because I had it set over 3000RPM. I incorrectly assumed like my C8 and McLaren both would go at about 3,500 rpms. I figured 3,000rpms was safe for the truck lol.
Excellent presentation. I’ve had three hellcats before ultimately deciding upon my 2021 Trx. Very good information on the launch and the software considerations.🤔
Great info. I made all of those mistakes. Couldn’t understand why the truck kept leaping forward on me. My rpm was at 3000. Truck in auto mode. Couldn’t understand why it would bog at launch. I feel like a dork but I’m thankful for your video and looking forward to launching this thing properly.
Awesome video! Just got mine and got 3.8 0-60 on a flat road and that was without launch control because I don’t have 500 miles yet. Curious what your elevation is? I’m at about 4800-5000 ft of elevation.
Been testing out launch control mode now that mine is broken in. If you are in baja mode the "level ground" detection isnt as sensitive due to being able to use launch control in the dirt.
I've only had my TRX for a week and a half, but after the 500 mile break-in was done, I used launch control a few times. It was working correctly as you showed in the video (thanks for doing that). One time, the center screen between the gauges went into a drag racing tree animation. Have you seen that in your truck? And if so, did that make any difference in your launch times? I'm running at 7,000 plus feet in altitude, so that is not helping my cause. 😉
They're available from catchmeoffroad.com along with lots of other TRX decals! Send an email with the Contact tab and you'll be able to request all available designs.
When you put the truck in Sport does it automatically shut off traction control? I was reading in a forum and it was saying thats not the case and that you have to shut it off manually. I launched for the first time today and felt like there was some hesitation or like it may have bogged down. I was in Sport mode, but didnt think to hit the traction control button. Thanks
Yes sport mode removes most of the traction control, and will really only intervene if the truck gets sideways. Even better is Baja mode, where TC is almost all the way off. Baja mode + manually holding the TC button is as close as we can get to full TC off, other than pulling the fuse. Hope this helps...
How are you getting 10.4 mpg with 37’s?! I have 37’s ridge grapplers on mine and seeing 7.7mpg. What kind of tire pressure are you running on your 37’s? I’m at 38psi cold and feels like it’s a bit soft
@@mikehancho5286 Will give it a shot. I actually bumped the tire pressure to about 45 front 42 rear and I’m getting about 8.5 mpg now. The ride is a bit rougher on sharp impacts but the handling feels a lot better
No, there is software that prevents any damage by over-rev. You will hit a rev limiter before it spins too fast...just don't hold it there for a long time 😁
Not to mention it's horrible for your brakes to power through them without Launch Control.. you'll warp your disks over time, I have a 2024 Final Edition and it holds just fine at 3.4K but I prefer a 2.3K Launch, just wanted say inconvenience isn't the only reason to NOT power brake an AWD truck...
I’ve been beating on my trx without being at 500 miles yet should I be worried? I know I should let it break in before gassing it everywhere but I haven’t been and I’m a bit worried
Break-in is intended for the whole powertrain system, not just the engine. Axles, differentials, driveshafts, transmission, bearings, etc all should be broken in properly to avoid failure down the line. If you can baby it for the first 500 miles that's best...
I think when the raptor r comes out it will out perform the trx, only thing about the trx that out perform the raptor is the engine, to be honest 450 hp is plenty of horsepower, but the trx is nice I like both trucks
Supercharged v8s dont need launch control/stall they have low down power. Launch control is more for turbochargers to make boost before launching. You will find it wont make a diff in 0-100 on a supercharged v8
This dude launches!!! This is one of the best and most informative videos I've ever watched on CZcams! Thanks for sharing, brother! I definitely launched mine incorrectly many times because I had it set over 3000RPM. I incorrectly assumed like my C8 and McLaren both would go at about 3,500 rpms. I figured 3,000rpms was safe for the truck lol.
Glad you found it useful my friend! Yeah the brakes on this truck can't hold it back once the torque converter stalls at 2300!
great video thank you. now i’ll know what to do when my trx is finally delivered
Excellent presentation. I’ve had three hellcats before ultimately deciding upon my 2021 Trx. Very good information on the launch and the software considerations.🤔
Great video. Very well explained. Thanks bud!
Good video, thanks,I guess you know some things about the trx,,well educated video..
Thank you my friend!
Great explanation! Thank you! 🇺🇸🏁
Thanks for watching!!
Thank you for explaining it. I was wondering why I would get 1 good launch and then it would dog out .
Very informative, great content! Soon I'll be able to unleash my launch control, definitely will replay this vid before I launch it,thanks! New sub
Thanks for the support my friend! 🙏🏽
@@CatchMeOffroad you're welcome brother
Absolutely correct about the catalytic converters. The process of breaking down extra hydrocarbons is going to heat them up. 🤔
Great info. I made all of those mistakes. Couldn’t understand why the truck kept leaping forward on me. My rpm was at 3000. Truck in auto mode. Couldn’t understand why it would bog at launch. I feel like a dork but I’m thankful for your video and looking forward to launching this thing properly.
Glad it helped you out, and congrats on the TRX!!
Excellent video. 👍🏽
Thank you!!
Great video dude! Thanks!
Thanks for thr support, I really appreciate it!!
@@CatchMeOffroad Feel free to Subscribe to my slack ass channel.
55 klm on mine so far. Cant wait
Best advice !!
Awesome video! Just got mine and got 3.8 0-60 on a flat road and that was without launch control because I don’t have 500 miles yet. Curious what your elevation is? I’m at about 4800-5000 ft of elevation.
Been testing out launch control mode now that mine is broken in. If you are in baja mode the "level ground" detection isnt as sensitive due to being able to use launch control in the dirt.
I've only had my TRX for a week and a half, but after the 500 mile break-in was done, I used launch control a few times.
It was working correctly as you showed in the video (thanks for doing that).
One time, the center screen between the gauges went into a drag racing tree animation. Have you seen that in your truck? And if so, did that make any difference in your launch times?
I'm running at 7,000 plus feet in altitude, so that is not helping my cause. 😉
I do not recall seeing that animation honestly, but I'll look for it next time I use launch mode 👍🏼
i think you have to turn the rpm light , its also on the menu where you adjust the rpms
If you are in colder environments you might get 3.5 because of the engine air intake and compression efficiency.
good info? Where did you get those sweet trex stickers? NIce color too, got one coming tminus 2 weeks!
Thanks man! They are from catchmeoffroad.com, lots of options available! Congrats on your order!!
Any difference in sport mode? Sorry I hadn't finished video... got it!!
I gotta 2018 2500. I want one of these so bad. I see people saying theirs is getting delivered. How long is the delivery time?
I been launching vehicles for many years first time I was in a go cart
Where did you get the stickers on the back panels??
They're available from catchmeoffroad.com along with lots of other TRX decals! Send an email with the Contact tab and you'll be able to request all available designs.
thanks for your video! my hydro blue says its estimated ship date in this Saturday but still d1... I'm becoming so impatient.
Congrats on the order! Good things take time, I know the wait is hard but it will be worth it!!
Congrats I love the hydro blue pearl really makes the truck pop
When you put the truck in Sport does it automatically shut off traction control? I was reading in a forum and it was saying thats not the case and that you have to shut it off manually. I launched for the first time today and felt like there was some hesitation or like it may have bogged down. I was in Sport mode, but didnt think to hit the traction control button. Thanks
Yes sport mode removes most of the traction control, and will really only intervene if the truck gets sideways. Even better is Baja mode, where TC is almost all the way off. Baja mode + manually holding the TC button is as close as we can get to full TC off, other than pulling the fuse. Hope this helps...
How are you getting 10.4 mpg with 37’s?! I have 37’s ridge grapplers on mine and seeing 7.7mpg. What kind of tire pressure are you running on your 37’s? I’m at 38psi cold and feels like it’s a bit soft
daily it in snow mode. This retards the skinny pedal
@@mikehancho5286 Will give it a shot. I actually bumped the tire pressure to about 45 front 42 rear and I’m getting about 8.5 mpg now. The ride is a bit rougher on sharp impacts but the handling feels a lot better
Had mine in sport manual today, and forgot to up shift after I took off from a red light. Is it bad for the truck if it's maxed out for a few seconds?
No, there is software that prevents any damage by over-rev. You will hit a rev limiter before it spins too fast...just don't hold it there for a long time 😁
Thx u
Not to mention it's horrible for your brakes to power through them without Launch Control.. you'll warp your disks over time, I have a 2024 Final Edition and it holds just fine at 3.4K but I prefer a 2.3K Launch, just wanted say inconvenience isn't the only reason to NOT power brake an AWD truck...
Do you have carbon fiber package or red inserts?
I don't have either...
Yoo where did you get those TRex stickers
catchmeoffroad.com 👌🏽
I’ve been beating on my trx without being at 500 miles yet should I be worried? I know I should let it break in before gassing it everywhere but I haven’t been and I’m a bit worried
Break-in is intended for the whole powertrain system, not just the engine. Axles, differentials, driveshafts, transmission, bearings, etc all should be broken in properly to avoid failure down the line. If you can baby it for the first 500 miles that's best...
I'm at 277 now but won't imagine I will be using launch control ok maybe once
what's up with the "popup messages .jar" installation, is that normal?
Yes they are updates to the infotainment and usually go away after a couple of drive cycles.
Getting 3.5 on level ground
With or without launch control?
@@bestman7776 Just brake boost in baja mode. It retards the engine like it wound on launch mode.
Edit* wish you would've launched with the interior cam
I went catless on mine haha
Hey nice truck
Thanks dude!
@@CatchMeOffroad No problem
Wish you would've actually launched it
I think when the raptor r comes out it will out perform the trx, only thing about the trx that out perform the raptor is the engine, to be honest 450 hp is plenty of horsepower, but the trx is nice I like both trucks
Supercharged v8s dont need launch control/stall they have low down power. Launch control is more for turbochargers to make boost before launching. You will find it wont make a diff in 0-100 on a supercharged v8