Is there a limit on Launch Control

NAZ · 11-17-2008, 02:01 AM

Hi,
I have E92 M3 DCT. I've done about 5k miles. Recently it went for a software upgrade at my local dealer. After this, my Launch Control doesn't work. It will go into S6, the flag will display, it will also display Launch Control on the screen. The car will rev, but when the gear lever is released it will not launch. The revs will come right down.The will not move at all. Have been into Dealer twice, with more software upgrades still same problem. Is there a limit on the amount of launch controls that you can do? Any Help please....

M3after330i · 11-17-2008, 07:40 AM

The car needs to read the oil level after which LC functions normally, it takes a while for oil level measurement after the upgrade. Drive the car for 50 miles or so in one go, everything should return to normal

NewM3driver · 11-17-2008, 07:56 AM

SOOOOOOOOOOOO happy I got the manual.

Wads · 11-17-2008, 08:17 AM

Others in the UK have lost LC altogether after the DCT update..... I had the update a week ago but haven't reached 1250 miles yet so won't know if Launch Control has been impacted or not.

MachineDriver · 11-17-2008, 09:09 AM

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Originally Posted by NewM3driver

SOOOOOOOOOOOO happy I got the manual.

Seriously? Thanks for the contribution to the discussion.

NAZ · 11-18-2008, 12:08 AM

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Originally Posted by M3after330i

The car needs to read the oil level after which LC functions normally, it takes a while for oil level measurement after the upgrade. Drive the car for 50 miles or so in one go, everything should return to normal

NO, engine oil check allows Launch control mode. I can get it to the point where the flag displays, engine revs, but when you get to the last point, ie release the gear lever from forward position, the car should launch but it just revs down & does nothing...
If the engine oil read is not done then the car will not even go into launch control mode, ie flag does not display....

JIO · 11-18-2008, 03:33 AM

I'll be really pissed if they take away launch control. Just another reason not to get the update. I was mad that the US never got the real launch control on the E46 M3 SMG as they had in Europe.

BMWguy206 · 11-18-2008, 10:17 AM

I got the update done but you have to drive for more than 5 miles to enable launch control.

Subw00er · 11-18-2008, 12:09 PM

Is LC just for DCT cars? Nothing for manual tranny, right?

BMWguy206 · 11-18-2008, 12:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Subw00er

Is LC just for DCT cars? Nothing for manual tranny, right?

Yes only for DCT. However if you're really skilled one can have a better launch on a manual transmission vs. the DCT.

darkphantom · 11-18-2008, 12:47 PM

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Originally Posted by BMWguy206

Yes only for DCT. However if you're really skilled one can have a better launch on a manual transmission vs. the DCT.

dropping the clutch at 5k in a MT car?

endofanera7 · 11-18-2008, 12:49 PM

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Originally Posted by darkphantom

dropping the clutch at 5k in a MT car?

lol...that's nuts...will give you excessive wheelspin. I prefer dumping the clutch at 3.5k rpm

BMWguy206 · 11-18-2008, 12:50 PM

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Originally Posted by darkphantom

dropping the clutch at 5k in a MT car?

Yes you can do that but don't dump the clutch. Hardcore drag racers will carefully modulate the clutch and gas pedal for a good launch. Of course this will increase wear in the clutch itself.

darkphantom · 11-18-2008, 01:27 PM

Well LC in your cars (M-dct) is at 5k if i'm not mistaken, right?

yadac123 · 11-20-2008, 03:22 AM

hey guys i just leased my first m3 2008 fully loaded 72k msrp lol.

so how do I lauch this sucker?

what's the best setting under the m mode?

what's the best setting so I can get the best mileage per gallon.

Thanks a bunch

MysticBlue · 11-20-2008, 04:21 AM

OMG

04S · 11-20-2008, 04:32 AM

FunRevn · 11-20-2008, 11:28 AM

So those that did the update do you still have LC on your M-DCT car ????

tabolau · 11-20-2008, 11:55 AM

Yes, still have LC after the update. Remember don't step on the brake when try to engage LC.

RCKe90 · 11-20-2008, 12:26 PM

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Originally Posted by yadac123

hey guys i just leased my first m3 2008 fully loaded 72k msrp lol.

What's so funny?

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Originally Posted by yadac123

so how do I lauch this sucker?

what's the best setting under the m mode?

what's the best setting so I can get the best mileage per gallon.

Thanks a bunch

FunRevn · 11-29-2008, 02:46 AM

I got the run-in service done at about 1,100 miles. I just turned 1205 miles and I tired to see if I could get the Launch Control Flag. No not yet. I hope it magically appears soon.

LOL

Dascamel · 11-29-2008, 01:57 PM

1250-1300 try it again...

11-17-2008, 02:01 AM	#1
NAZ Private 10 Rep 95 Posts Drives: bmw m3 e92 Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: london iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 M3 E92 [0.00]	Is there a limit on Launch Control Hi, I have E92 M3 DCT. I've done about 5k miles. Recently it went for a software upgrade at my local dealer. After this, my Launch Control doesn't work. It will go into S6, the flag will display, it will also display Launch Control on the screen. The car will rev, but when the gear lever is released it will not launch. The revs will come right down.The will not move at all. Have been into Dealer twice, with more software upgrades still same problem. Is there a limit on the amount of launch controls that you can do? Any Help please....
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M3after330i New Member 2 Rep 19 Posts Drives: M3 2008, JB, Silver, DCT E90 Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: New Jersey, USA iTrader: (0)	The car needs to read the oil level after which LC functions normally, it takes a while for oil level measurement after the upgrade. Drive the car for 50 miles or so in one go, everything should return to normal
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11-17-2008, 07:56 AM	#3
NewM3driver Colonel 1110 Rep 2,008 Posts Drives: 2017 M3 ZCP Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: CT iTrader: (0)	SOOOOOOOOOOOO happy I got the manual.
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11-17-2008, 08:17 AM	#4
Wads Second Lieutenant 16 Rep 257 Posts Drives: E93 M3 & Tuned Focus ST Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: UK iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 E93 M3 V8 [0.00] 2002 Honda S2000 [0.00] 1995 Suzuki Cappuccino [0.00] 2005 Boxster S [0.00] 2007 Ford Focus ST [0.00]	Others in the UK have lost LC altogether after the DCT update..... I had the update a week ago but haven't reached 1250 miles yet so won't know if Launch Control has been impacted or not. __________________ E93 ///M3 M-DCT Testing soon: Lambo LP670 SV and Ferrari 430 Scuderia
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11-18-2008, 03:33 AM	#7
JIO Captain 46 Rep 636 Posts Drives: '09 Space Gray E92 M3 w/DCT Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Eugene, Oregon iTrader: (0)	I'll be really pissed if they take away launch control. Just another reason not to get the update. I was mad that the US never got the real launch control on the E46 M3 SMG as they had in Europe.
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11-18-2008, 10:17 AM	#8
BMWguy206 Private First Class 11 Rep 140 Posts Drives: '93 400E Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Los Angeles, CA iTrader: (0)	I got the update done but you have to drive for more than 5 miles to enable launch control. __________________ '95 M3 Coupe Alpine White
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11-18-2008, 12:09 PM	#9
Subw00er Bates '08 Interlagos Launch 126 Rep 1,230 Posts Drives: 440i xGC, ZL1, JCW Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: NY iTrader: (2)	Is LC just for DCT cars? Nothing for manual tranny, right?
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11-18-2008, 01:27 PM	#14
darkphantom Banned 595 Rep 5,946 Posts Drives: E93 335i Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: The place for Bimmers iTrader: (4)	Well LC in your cars (M-dct) is at 5k if i'm not mistaken, right?
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11-20-2008, 03:22 AM	#15
yadac123 Enlisted Member 3 Rep 36 Posts Drives: 2008 M3 MDCT Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: El Monte, CA 91732 iTrader: (0)	hey guys i just leased my first m3 2008 fully loaded 72k msrp lol. so how do I lauch this sucker? what's the best setting under the m mode? what's the best setting so I can get the best mileage per gallon. Thanks a bunch
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11-20-2008, 04:21 AM	#16
MysticBlue Lieutenant Colonel 369 Rep 1,887 Posts Drives: '20 M5C, '09 M3 DCT Coupe Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Eastern Oregon... They call 'em rigs here iTrader: (0)	OMG
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11-20-2008, 11:28 AM	#18
FunRevn Captain 60 Rep 736 Posts Drives: 2020 M5 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Western Region iTrader: (0)	So those that did the update do you still have LC on your M-DCT car ????
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11-20-2008, 11:55 AM	#19
tabolau Enlisted Member 0 Rep 48 Posts Drives: 08 E92 M3 & 09 ML Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Los Angeles iTrader: (1)	Yes, still have LC after the update. Remember don't step on the brake when try to engage LC.
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11-29-2008, 02:46 AM	#21
FunRevn Captain 60 Rep 736 Posts Drives: 2020 M5 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Western Region iTrader: (0)	I got the run-in service done at about 1,100 miles. I just turned 1205 miles and I tired to see if I could get the Launch Control Flag. No not yet. I hope it magically appears soon. LOL
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11-29-2008, 01:57 PM	#22
Dascamel Lieutenant Colonel 48 Rep 1,664 Posts Drives: 2008 e92 M3, 2010 e91 328i Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Bakersfield, CA iTrader: (0)	1250-1300 try it again... __________________ 2008 E92 M3 Jerez Black,DCT,Fox Red ext,Prem,Tech,19", ipod/usb, CF roof and trim 2010 E91 328i Space Gray,Black int, M sport, most options 2007 Montego Blue 335i (retired)
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