Software controlled Freestanding Rev Limit / "Launch Control"

Mike Benvo · 09-17-2012, 07:38 PM

A few people have been inquiring about the freestanding rev-limit change / "Launch Control/Assist" feature I offer with my performance software.

Background: This applies mainly to 6MT cars as DCT cars have 'real' launch control built in.

What it does: This changes the rev limiter while the car is not in motion. That means once you hit one mph, the full rev limit becomes immediately available. This allows you to hold a specific predefined launch RPM without any effort.

Why do I want this: For 6MT users, it makes it a hell of a lot easier to launch the car. You can keep the gas completely pegged with the clutch in, and it will rev to the desired value you have asked me to program your file with.

When you're ready to launch, simply release the clutch and modulate the throttle from there. Most people have me set theirs at 3000, 3500, or 4000. The stock freestanding rev limit is 7000 RPM. Counter-steering might be recommended

I took a quick video of it about 15 minutes ago and was surprised at how easy and efficient it is versus trying to modulate the throttle yourself for the initial launch. The car just hooked up and took off like a rocket.

I chose to do it with DSC off, works perfectly fine with MDM or Euro MDM as well.

Sorry for the bad video, next time I'll have a passenger and will post a better illustration of this feature. But for now it will at least give you the idea:

THE TECH · 09-17-2012, 07:43 PM

6MT guys are gonna love this!

m33 · 09-17-2012, 08:05 PM

Where was this when I was 6Mt ...

img · 09-17-2012, 08:06 PM

Nice !

ilya335 · 09-17-2012, 08:50 PM

That is an awesome feature!

mkPOTO · 09-17-2012, 08:51 PM

Wow great feature

Merlosso · 09-17-2012, 09:05 PM

That's awesome.

schnell325 · 09-17-2012, 09:08 PM

Had this feature with my N/A AA tune. Loved it.

VCMperformance · 09-17-2012, 09:10 PM

works really well tried it on a active autowerke tuned car couple years ago. cool that your offering the same feature now

BarryDaviso · 09-17-2012, 09:54 PM

That is an awesome feature!

M3sicko · 09-17-2012, 10:20 PM

This is an awesome feature finally for us the 6TM guys, can't be happier with my 6MT.

Mike Benvo · 09-17-2012, 11:05 PM

That's cool that Active used to do that.

I've been doing it for a long time for those that request it, but never actually tried it myself until I tuned the car on the latest software version. Thought to myself, why not give it a try.

Once I saw how effective and useful it was, I decided to make it yet another 'perk' of the performance software. I don't think I've launched the car this well in four and a half years of ownership! I definitely recommend it to anyone that has a 6MT car. And for DCT cars, you can stop people from reving to 7K with no load on the engine by restricting the redline also.

M3PO · 09-18-2012, 04:00 PM

The diff bolts are gonna hate this lol!

How am I gonna look cool for my homies if I can only rev to 3k?

In all seriousness, this is an awesome feature!

Team Plutonium · 09-18-2012, 04:04 PM

Very cool! I'd launch myself into space with that feature.

Mike Benvo · 09-18-2012, 04:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by M3PO

The diff bolts are gonna hate this lol!

How am I gonna look cool for my homies if I can only rev to 3k?

In all seriousness, this is an awesome feature!

If you roll 1mph, you can then rev to redline

Thanks - much appreciated!

It's also a pretty sneaky way to get out of an exhaust ticket since they check by revving in neutral

E92_SID · 09-18-2012, 04:44 PM

What tune is this part of?

Where can I get it?

How much?

THE TECH · 09-18-2012, 04:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by E92_SID

What tune is this part of?

Where can I get it?

How much?

This can be incorporated into our tunes. You purchase directly from BPMsport.

isugoo · 09-18-2012, 04:53 PM

i.want.this.now.

THE TECH · 09-18-2012, 05:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by isugoo

i.want.this.now.

Mike would have to see if he can somehow work this in conjunction with your already loaded Dinan tune.

Jaypod · 09-18-2012, 05:11 PM

I also had this as part of the AA tune on my previous M3. Meh, neat I guess but wouldn't go out of my way for it

Mike Benvo · 09-18-2012, 05:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by THE TECH

Mike would have to see if he can somehow work this in conjunction with your already loaded Dinan tune.

This is not a problem. I can either amend the DINAN file, or flash over it with a BPM tune. Either way will do the trick.

Sal@Evolve · 09-18-2012, 05:51 PM

Cool feature which has been available for a long time but strangely no one talks about it too much!

Well done Mike for reminding us tuners to offer it as an option!

Just take care of those clutches boys!

09-17-2012, 07:38 PM	#1
Mike Benvo BimmerPost Supporting Vendor Drives: BPMSport M3 / 7 Series Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: SoCal Posts: 3,201 iTrader: (6)	Software controlled Freestanding Rev Limit / "Launch Control" A few people have been inquiring about the freestanding rev-limit change / "Launch Control/Assist" feature I offer with my performance software. Background: This applies mainly to 6MT cars as DCT cars have 'real' launch control built in. What it does: This changes the rev limiter while the car is not in motion. That means once you hit one mph, the full rev limit becomes immediately available. This allows you to hold a specific predefined launch RPM without any effort. Why do I want this: For 6MT users, it makes it a hell of a lot easier to launch the car. You can keep the gas completely pegged with the clutch in, and it will rev to the desired value you have asked me to program your file with. When you're ready to launch, simply release the clutch and modulate the throttle from there. Most people have me set theirs at 3000, 3500, or 4000. The stock freestanding rev limit is 7000 RPM. Counter-steering might be recommended I took a quick video of it about 15 minutes ago and was surprised at how easy and efficient it is versus trying to modulate the throttle yourself for the initial launch. The car just hooked up and took off like a rocket. I chose to do it with DSC off, works perfectly fine with MDM or Euro MDM as well. Sorry for the bad video, next time I'll have a passenger and will post a better illustration of this feature. But for now it will at least give you the idea: __________________ -----\| Like us on Facebook \| Instagram \|\| Tuning Information \| Remote Coding \|----- ----Visit us at www.BPMSport.com - Emotion. Driven. \| Toll Free: (888) 557-5133---- Last edited by Mike Benvo; 09-17-2012 at 08:09 PM.
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09-17-2012, 07:43 PM	#2
THE TECH BimmerPost Supporting Vendor Drives: BPMsport 2012 E92 M3 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Kansas Posts: 11,884 iTrader: (39)	6MT guys are gonna love this! __________________ Check us out on Facebook at BPMsportLabs

09-17-2012, 08:06 PM	#4
img VT3 Drives: E36 M3 Track car,Ess E90 M3 DD Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: The Couch Posts: 5,862 iTrader: (5)	Nice ! __________________ NO FEAR.NO LIMITS.NO EQUAL Ess VT3 LC built motor,Volk TE37SL,Challenge modefied Xpipe,Akra axle back CF tips. LOW BOOST 60-130 6.7 sec

09-17-2012, 08:51 PM	#6
mkPOTO Mr. Nice Says Hello Drives: 1999 528I Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Chicago Posts: 13,492 iTrader: (19) Garage List 2008 BMW E92 M3 [2.66] 1999 BMW E39 528i [2.20] 2007 BMW E92 335I [3.00]	Wow great feature __________________ BMW E92 M3 EVOLVE Stage II \| EVOLVE X-Pipe \| EVOLVE E-Tronic Exhaust Macht Schnell Stage II intake \| KW V3 \| Volk TE37SL \| BMW Performance Spoiler

09-17-2012, 09:08 PM	#8
schnell325 Bored at work.... Drives: '08 M3,'11 335xi Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: BC Posts: 3,400 iTrader: (5)	Had this feature with my N/A AA tune. Loved it. __________________ 2008 SG E92 M3 6MT AA Stage 2 w/ Meth 2011 SG E90 335xi 6MT 2007 SG E70 X5 4.8is

09-17-2012, 08:05 PM	#3
m33 Banned Drives: E92 VT650 MCB Individual Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: CT Posts: 2,679 iTrader: (5)	Where was this when I was 6Mt ...

09-17-2012, 08:50 PM	#5
ilya335 Private First Class Drives: BMWs Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: West L.A. Posts: 128 iTrader: (0)	That is an awesome feature!

09-17-2012, 09:05 PM	#7
Merlosso Banned Drives: Results Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Germantown, MD Posts: 495 iTrader: (2)	That's awesome.

09-17-2012, 09:10 PM	#9
VCMperformance Private First Class Drives: Tech at vcm auto Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Victoria, bc Canada Posts: 123 iTrader: (0)	works really well tried it on a active autowerke tuned car couple years ago. cool that your offering the same feature now

09-17-2012, 09:54 PM	#10
BarryDaviso New Member Drives: bmw Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: gogo Posts: 12 iTrader: (0)	That is an awesome feature! __________________

09-17-2012, 10:20 PM	#11
M3sicko Captain Drives: 2010 E92 M3 6M Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Brooklyn Posts: 753 iTrader: (33)	This is an awesome feature finally for us the 6TM guys, can't be happier with my 6MT.

09-17-2012, 11:05 PM	#12
Mike Benvo BimmerPost Supporting Vendor Drives: BPMSport M3 / 7 Series Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: SoCal Posts: 3,201 iTrader: (6)	That's cool that Active used to do that. I've been doing it for a long time for those that request it, but never actually tried it myself until I tuned the car on the latest software version. Thought to myself, why not give it a try. Once I saw how effective and useful it was, I decided to make it yet another 'perk' of the performance software. I don't think I've launched the car this well in four and a half years of ownership! I definitely recommend it to anyone that has a 6MT car. And for DCT cars, you can stop people from reving to 7K with no load on the engine by restricting the redline also. __________________ -----\| Like us on Facebook \| Instagram \|\| Tuning Information \| Remote Coding \|----- ----Visit us at www.BPMSport.com - Emotion. Driven. \| Toll Free: (888) 557-5133----

09-18-2012, 04:00 PM	#13
M3PO Colonel Drives: '08 IB E92 Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: OC Posts: 2,176 iTrader: (6)	The diff bolts are gonna hate this lol! How am I gonna look cool for my homies if I can only rev to 3k? In all seriousness, this is an awesome feature! __________________ 2008 IB E92 M3\| BBS \| KW \| Arkym \| Platte Forme A.G. \| Active Autowerke \| K&N \| Fabspeed \| Dinan \| Evolve-R

09-18-2012, 04:04 PM	#14
Team Plutonium Major General Drives: 911 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Upstate Posts: 8,467 iTrader: (1)	Very cool! I'd launch myself into space with that feature. __________________ Gone... ESS VT2-625 \| ESS Tune \| M24 Oil Cooler \| Brembo 380mm BBK \| Dinan 4.10 Diff \| KW Variant 3 Coilovers \| Dinan Camber Plates \| Dinan Strut Tower Braces \| Dinan X-Pipe \| Akrapovic Exhaust \| Vorsteiner GTS3 Bumper \| Varis System One Diffuser \| OEM Performance Spoiler \| Stack Gauges \| GTS Door Sills \| Volk TE37 \| Falken Azenis RT615K 275/315 \| Pulled Fenders \| Turner Stud Kit \| OMP ARS Racing Seats New: 991C2S

09-18-2012, 04:44 PM	#16
E92_SID Colonel Drives: 2011.5 MR/BB E92 M3 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Denver, CO. USA Posts: 2,765 iTrader: (2)	What tune is this part of? Where can I get it? How much? __________________ 2011/E92/M3/MR/BB/ZCV/ZP2/EDC/2MT

09-18-2012, 04:53 PM	#18
isugoo Brigadier General Drives: 08 E90 Dinan M3 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Irvine, CA Posts: 4,967 iTrader: (51)	i.want.this.now. __________________ Dinan: Suspension, Software, Intake, Pulley, Struts \| BMW PF: C/F Trims, Splitters, Mirror Caps, Spoiler \| F+R Cameras \| Akrapovic Evo \| RE SSK \| TE37SL PAST: 03.5 Dinan Stage III E46 M3 \| 08 E92 335i \| 99 E36 M3 \| 03 Nismo R-Tune Z33 Fairlady Z

09-18-2012, 05:11 PM	#20
Jaypod BimmerPost Supporting Vendor Drives: Frozen M3 Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Toronto Posts: 4,670 iTrader: (7)	I also had this as part of the AA tune on my previous M3. Meh, neat I guess but wouldn't go out of my way for it

09-18-2012, 05:51 PM	#22
Sal@Evolve BimmerPost Supporting Vendor Drives: Slow Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Luton, Bedfordshire Posts: 793 iTrader: (0)	Cool feature which has been available for a long time but strangely no one talks about it too much! Well done Mike for reminding us tuners to offer it as an option! Just take care of those clutches boys!

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