1st Time Launch Control!!!!!!!!!!!!

DoorKicker · 07-14-2011, 01:23 PM

So traction control off>set to S6>brake to stop vehicle>shift lever forward until flag indicator appears>throttle to the floor>release shift lever>hold on

Is that right? I read BMWs instructions and they're too damn convoluted to experiment with.

quads · 07-14-2011, 01:48 PM

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Originally Posted by besiktas

I tried it this weekend, i might have done it wrong because all i had was a massive tire spin as opposed to a nice acceleration

I know exactly what happened because it's happened to me many times while practicing.

You can't just floor the accelerator - you have to floor it and push past a little "click" (or detent that people are calling it) AND keep that button down during the launch. If you lift off the little "click" at any time, that turns off LC and essentially you're just flooring it DSC. You'll go sideways in no time! I highly NOT recommend using LC if you haven't gotten this down. You can easily high the guy next to you!

saeedg48 · 07-14-2011, 01:53 PM

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Originally Posted by 808_135i

This never gets old

it just gets expensive.

dexx · 07-14-2011, 02:46 PM

Why are you guys turning off DSC? Sorry I'm just a 6MT n00b. M drive is supposed to be the best setting for wheel spin vs launch. I turn DSC of and smoke them through 1st and 2nd, fucking pointless.

Seattle S65B40 · 07-14-2011, 02:57 PM

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Originally Posted by dexx

Why are you guys turning off DSC? Sorry I'm just a 6MT n00b. M drive is supposed to be the best setting for wheel spin vs launch. I turn DSC of and smoke them through 1st and 2nd, fucking pointless.

As far as I know, you can't LC unless it's off...

abizarvakharia · 07-14-2011, 03:45 PM

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Originally Posted by dexx

Sorry I'm just a 6MT n00b. M drive is supposed to be the best setting for wheel spin vs launch.

Is there launch control for the 6MT? Obviously I am a n00b too

Seattle S65B40 · 07-14-2011, 03:47 PM

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Originally Posted by abizarvakharia

Is there launch control for the 6MT? Obviously I am a n00b too

Yeah - it's called your feet. Learn how to use 'em.

Nelrock · 07-14-2011, 05:23 PM

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Originally Posted by dexx

Why are you guys turning off DSC? Sorry I'm just a 6MT n00b. M drive is supposed to be the best setting for wheel spin vs launch. I turn DSC of and smoke them through 1st and 2nd, fucking pointless.

From my understanding, it's not truly off. LC has it's own version of M Dynamic Mode built into it. So it's not completely "loose".
I've only launched mine once, but thought it performed quite well.

Nelrock · 07-14-2011, 05:24 PM

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Originally Posted by DoorKicker

So traction control off>set to S6>brake to stop vehicle>shift lever forward until flag indicator appears>throttle to the floor>release shift lever>hold on

Is that right? I read BMWs instructions and they're too damn convoluted to experiment with.

No brake. Braking disengages LC. So you need to be fast or on a semi-flat surface.

G-Lo408 · 07-14-2011, 05:41 PM

I'm not sure if this has been brought up but according to the manual, the car has to be driven for 6 miles straight before LC works. Maybe the people having the issue with it not working, this might be the issue but just throwing it out there. I have yet to try it, kinda of scare, lol

Flux Autosport · 07-14-2011, 08:15 PM

I have to agree with the OP, launch control is really fun, but dangerous, risky and expensive :X.

Crimson92 · 07-15-2011, 10:10 AM

tried lc the other night with a friend.

its awesome.

DoorKicker · 07-16-2011, 03:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Nelrock

No brake. Braking disengages LC. So you need to be fast or on a semi-flat surface.

Got it. Gonna try it tomorrow. I'll video it.

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Flux Autosport First Lieutenant 18 Rep 395 Posts Drives: BMW ///M3 Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Southern California iTrader: (7)	I have to agree with the OP, launch control is really fun, but dangerous, risky and expensive :X.
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Crimson92 Smiling Politely 1381 Rep 29,118 Posts Drives: Like a boss Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Whales Vagina iTrader: (3)	tried lc the other night with a friend. its awesome.
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