2011 M3 E92 Launch Control Instructions??

[aj20102009]

Hi, I am wondering how do I use the launch control on my e92 m3 DCT w/competition package but with no navigation or idrive. Please let me know how???

Thanx

[Seattle S65B40]

It should be the same as a car with nav. Don't see why it would be different, in which case, the answer you're looking for has been posted numerous times before - and is in the owner's manual.

[sameh]

Originally Posted by aj20102009

Hi, I am wondering how do I use the launch control on my e92 m3 DCT w/competition package but with no navigation or idrive. Please let me know how???


Thanx

When you use the LC the car is way fast to keep up with navigation instructions anyway so it's ok not to have a navigation
Well unless you launch to another state.

[1Sleeper]

I know my car has this feature and it sounds really cool. The problem is I cant imagine where I would use it. I keep picturing myself at a stoplight next to some other yoyo, going through my LC sequence, screwing it up and asking said yoyo to wait for 1 sec until my little flag pops up. Probably end up launch controling by myself on an empty country road.......BTW OP, the search thing is handy here. In fact if you search you'll find other entertaining threads from people who posted the same question....without the searching. There is a PERFECT graphic someone made that explains it.

[aj20102009]

Thnx 4 replies but still didnt get how to launch control my m3 it has DCT+competition package. No navi, idrive or tech package. pls let me know.thnx

[lve2xlr8]

Why don't you search. This question is asked at least twice a week. Annoying.

[AngelinIsRich08]

Top right corner says "search." Type in Launch Control and you'll get all the info you need.

[-=Hot|Ice=-]

Originally Posted by lve2xlr8

Why don't you search. This question is asked at least twice a week. Annoying.

[ThunderMoose]

Here you go slacker

[aj20102009]

Originally Posted by lve2xlr8

Why don't you search. This question is asked at least twice a week. Annoying.

Be nice to people.

[-=Hot|Ice=-]

Originally Posted by aj20102009

Be nice to people.

He's being nice by advising a search because it will yield him the answer he is looking for.

[Asiarush]

you should only be doing this on a Track to my opinion and I think that if you do it too many time it will be called abusive driving by BMW and they will void your warranty.

[aj20102009]

thnx a lot guys.

[BIGW0RM]

I cant get this to work. I can get the flag up. But when I mash the gas, it smacks redline! WTF is this SO dam complicated to do.Grrr.

[-=Hot|Ice=-]

Originally Posted by ILSMKU

I cant get this to work. I can get the flag up. But when I mash the gas, it smacks redline! WTF is this SO dam complicated to do.Grrr.

I never understood why BMW made you go through so many steps to get LC to work.

Why can't BMW think like Porsche where it's

1.)Turn on Sport Chrono(push button),

2.)Mash brake.

3.)Mash throttle.

4.)Let go of brake.

[BPMSport]

It's not complicated. I can activate it almost instantly...

1. Power on
2. DSC off
3. S6 shifting mode
4. Stick held forward
5. Floor it! (and release stick to launch)

If you don't get the flag, you either used it too recently or you're not past the break-in period.

[-=Hot|Ice=-]

Originally Posted by Mike Benvo

It's not complicated. I can activate it almost instantly...

1. Power on
2. DSC off
3. S6 shifting mode
4. Stick held forward
5. Floor it! (and release stick to launch)

If you don't get the flag, you either used it too recently or you're not past the break-in period.

You're not the average Joe. You tune these cars and deal with them on a day to day basis.

[BIGW0RM]

Originally Posted by Mike Benvo

It's not complicated. I can activate it almost instantly...

1. Power on
2. DSC off
3. S6 shifting mode
4. Stick held forward
5. Floor it! (and release stick to launch)

If you don't get the flag, you either used it too recently or you're not past the break-in period.

Thats not working for me! Im at 2K in miles too.


1.) power on (CHECK)
2.) DSC OFF (CHECK)
3.) S6 (CHECK)
4.) Stick forward (CHECK, I SEE FLAG)
5.) FLOOR IT! (SMACKS 8K!!!!!)

Fuck you BMW! fuck you! (thats not towards anyone here)

[BPMSport]

Originally Posted by ILSMKU

Thats not working for me! (thats not towards anyone here)


1.) power on (CHECK)
2.) DSC OFF (CHECK)
3.) S6 (CHECK)
4.) Stick forward (CHECK, I SEE FLAG)
5.) FLOOR IT! (SMACKS 8K!!!!!)

Fuck you BMW! fuck you!

Are you holding the stick forward? Something's up - with LC activated it should rev between 5 and 6K. Make sure you're holding the stick forward when you floor it. If you can't get it to work bring it to LA and I'll fix it

[BPMSport]

Originally Posted by -=Hot|Ice=-

You're not the average Joe. You tune these cars and deal with them on a day to day basis.

We're not talking about programming or tuning here, simply activating a function that BMW designed for the lay person.

ILSMKU: How many miles on the car?

[-=Hot|Ice=-]

Originally Posted by Mike Benvo

We're not talking about programming or tuning here, simply activating a function that BMW designed for the lay person.

I know, but dealing with these cars day to day makes it less confusing. It's much easier to just mash brake and mash the throttle then just let go of the brake. My opinion of course.

[BPMSport]

Originally Posted by -=Hot|Ice=-

I know, but dealing with these cars day to day makes it less confusing. It's much easier to just mash brake and mash the throttle then just let go of the brake.

I agree with you that the Porsche system is a bit more user-friendly.