BMW M: How to activate launch control

The Automotive Enthusiast · 12-02-2017, 05:39 PM

SakhirM4 · 12-02-2017, 05:44 PM

Wow. I always thought that you revved it to about 3k rpm and popped the clutch. Guess I was doing it wrong

Super Spartan · 12-03-2017, 03:33 PM

Is it true that one launch control puts wear on the clutch as if you've driven it 50,000 KMS so it isn't really recommended to do it?

azn_fcuk · 12-04-2017, 12:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Snappy Phoenix

Is it true that one launch control puts wear on the clutch as if you've driven it 50,000 KMS so it isn't really recommended to do it?

never heard that before

Kimeran · 12-04-2017, 05:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Snappy Phoenix

Is it true that one launch control puts wear on the clutch as if you've driven it 50,000 KMS so it isn't really recommended to do it?

Highly unlikely....or I have over 1 million km on the clock!

CanAutM3 · 12-04-2017, 05:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Snappy Phoenix

Is it true that one launch control puts wear on the clutch as if you've driven it 50,000 KMS so it isn't really recommended to do it?

SakhirM4 · 12-04-2017, 10:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Snappy Phoenix

Is it true that one launch control puts wear on the clutch as if you've driven it 50,000 KMS so it isn't really recommended to do it?

This is what the owner's manual says:

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allinon72 · 12-04-2017, 11:31 AM

Just as you wouldn't do a smokey burnout every week, it would be advisable not to use launch control every week either without premature wear.

Super Spartan · 12-04-2017, 05:31 PM

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Originally Posted by SakhirM4

This is what the owner's manual says:

Attachment 1731978

ahh great, thanks for posting this, at least now I know it's not as dangerous as putting 50,000kms wear on the transmission so I might try it sometime

Can't remember where I read that the wear it does on the transmission as as bad as driving the car for 50,000 KMS

marvinp · 12-05-2017, 12:26 AM

Thanks for posting this video. Although I did do launch control before, I didn't know about changing the revs using the cruise control knob.

NOLATom · 12-07-2017, 05:24 AM

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Originally Posted by allinon72

Just as you wouldn't do a smokey burnout every week, it would be advisable not to use launch control every week either without premature wear.

Wait a minute..... You shouldn’t do Smokey burnouts every week???

ptper · 12-07-2017, 06:19 AM

IMO, 3.5k (even 3k) is too much for the car to handle to get a good launch without spinning your rear tires. Apparently, some of us are not able to adjust lower due to a newer software version. Maybe the tuners are able to change it.

Super Spartan · 12-07-2017, 06:25 AM

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Originally Posted by ptper

IMO, 3.5k (even 3k) is too much for the car to handle to get a good launch without spinning your rear tires. Apparently, some of us are not able to adjust lower due to a newer software version. Maybe the tuners are able to change it.

So what's the best RPM to launch?

ptper · 12-07-2017, 06:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Snappy Phoenix

So what's the best RPM to launch?

I don't know, I'm not able to validate, lol.

Think I've read somewhere something like 2-2.5k is the sweet spot.

The Automotive Enthusiast · 12-07-2017, 06:51 AM

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Originally Posted by ptper

I don't know, I'm not able to validate, lol.

Think I've read somewhere something like 2-2.5k is the sweet spot.

Not sure you can go that low.

The Automotive Enthusiast · 12-07-2017, 06:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Snappy Phoenix

So what's the best RPM to launch?

The video says 3,500 RPM, I believe.

frankzlin79 · 01-25-2018, 11:38 PM

I'm assuming that even though you are in manual mode, the car will automatically upshift for you?

The Automotive Enthusiast · 01-26-2018, 06:21 AM

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Originally Posted by frankzlin79

I'm assuming that even though you are in manual mode, the car will automatically upshift for you?

Only if you keep the gas pedal pinned to the floor. If you let off, the driver has to shift.

uniqueMR · 01-26-2018, 09:56 AM

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Originally Posted by SakhirM4

This is what the owner's manual says:

Attachment 1731978

WHY have a launch control feature if it will be destroy the components

///M4TT · 01-26-2018, 08:02 PM

Premature wear is kind of like premature ejaculation; it's not ideal but it was still worth doing.

Everything in moderation is ok.

Wills2 · 01-27-2018, 08:21 AM

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Originally Posted by uniqueMR

WHY have a launch control feature if it will be destroy the components

The real question is why have a launch control feature that doesn't give a launch or control....

M4_CaptFlashheart · 02-11-2018, 11:20 AM

Best revs is 2400 to launch. if you can get the car into launch ready mode!!!!!! grrr

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