These days there's quite a few traction control methods that produce results. The AEM EMS has a great setup that involves ignition retard and ABS intervention. For the few that can actually dial-in this feature, 10-11sec Hondas on street tires have been the result.
Launching n/a and turbo cars are quite different, I found that having a healthy top-end can make up for the ground loss in the initial launch.
I know... I was just being facetious.
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