How to use F8X M3/M4 Launch Control - Facts and Fiction

CPWINCH · 03-29-2017, 04:17 PM

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2.He has the M4 with carbon fiber roof and no adjustable suspension. so its probably the lightest version of the car there is. We will be taking the car to the scale to see. What we're missing is an M4 with carbon fiber roof and M suspension (if you have one , please take it to any truck stop and get it weighed for $7-13 and PM me)

I have an M4 with carbon roof, 18s and M suspension and weighed in at 3,574

vmarch27 · 03-29-2017, 05:45 PM

i have a 2017 zcp m3 I have manual past the break in my buddy was saying I have to launch controller as he has in is his 435 m pack manual do manuals have it if so how do I use it he was saying how but I dont see a manual having or needing it

CanAutM3 · 03-29-2017, 06:43 PM

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Originally Posted by vmarch27

i have a 2017 zcp m3 I have manual past the break in my buddy was saying I have to launch controller as he has in is his 435 m pack manual do manuals have it if so how do I use it he was saying how but I dont see a manual having

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paikman · 03-30-2017, 01:32 PM

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Originally Posted by vmarch27

i have a 2017 zcp m3 I have manual past the break in my buddy was saying I have to launch controller as he has in is his 435 m pack manual do manuals have it if so how do I use it he was saying how but I dont see a manual having or needing it

your right and left foot are the launch control.

horsepower_and_hounds · 03-31-2017, 07:46 AM

I have not tried the official launch control but I did use the smokey burn out mode......almost wrecked the car

CanAutM3 · 03-31-2017, 08:21 AM

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I have not tried the official launch control but I did use the smokey burn out mode......almost wrecked the car

...learn how to drive

horsepower_and_hounds · 03-31-2017, 11:22 AM

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Originally Posted by CanAutM3

...learn how to drive

Tell me sumpin I don't know.....that was the first burn out I have done since my 7.3 power stroke

aboulfad · 03-31-2017, 11:41 AM

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Originally Posted by ehagerty

Tell me sumpin I don't know.....that was the first burn out I have done since my model power stroke ...

At least feel proud you have done a burnout, Some of us have never done that ever! (It's

)

horsepower_and_hounds · 03-31-2017, 11:52 AM

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Originally Posted by aboulfad

At least feel proud you have done a burnout, Some of us have never done that ever! (It's

)

Oh man it felt like a million bucks....but when it caught 2nd or 3rd gear it flicked the other way and I lost my balls

aboulfad · 03-31-2017, 01:53 PM

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Originally Posted by ehagerty

Oh man it felt like a million bucks....but when it caught 2nd or 3rd gear it flicked the other way and I lost my balls

This car has serious torque and being a RWD makes it a menace, of course just for of us who need to learn how to drive

I've only tried LC once, and with nice warm temps and good warm tires it shot like a rocket in a straight line, that was worth a million too

M4YHEM · 06-26-2017, 01:14 AM

Man oh man...tried launch control for the first time tonight and was ducking terrified lmao. Really
Tried not to be a bitch but with the car putting out 516hp to the wheel I could barely fucking handle it out of 1st the spinning was ridiculous and scared the balls outta me. I probably won't try it again but then I say that about a lot of things haha. Great expierence but I'm not sure with my tune if it's the rite thing to be trying to launch this beast with all this power.

tropicalypso · 03-20-2018, 11:09 PM

500 more miles until I can try this....

Sounds like it's a visceral experience.

georgere · 03-22-2018, 03:12 PM

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Originally Posted by aboulfad

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Originally Posted by ehagerty

Oh man it felt like a million bucks....but when it caught 2nd or 3rd gear it flicked the other way and I lost my balls

This car has serious torque and being a RWD makes it a menace, of course just for of us who need to learn how to drive

I've only tried LC once, and with nice warm temps and good warm tires it shot like a rocket in a straight line, that was worth a million too

Hmm let me try this on may.
I have my car for over 2 years and never launched it. Tried once but couldn't remember the steps (forgot to put it into semi auto S drive mode).

aboulfad · 03-22-2018, 04:06 PM

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Originally Posted by georgere

Hmm let me try this on may.
I have my car for over 2 years and never launched it. Tried once but couldn't remember the steps (forgot to put it into semi auto S drive mode).

Sorry but were you asking me a question?

georgere · 03-22-2018, 04:56 PM

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Originally Posted by aboulfad

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Originally Posted by georgere

Hmm let me try this on may.
I have my car for over 2 years and never launched it. Tried once but couldn't remember the steps (forgot to put it into semi auto S drive mode).

Sorry but were you asking me a question?

No, I was just saying I want that million dollar feeling experience but hasn't had time to try....
But when I did I couldn't recall the steps.... will wait for warmer weather in may to try.

ChrisRoman · 04-21-2018, 11:58 AM

so for some reason I have tried everything to activate launch control on my 2017 ZCP F80 and have had zero luck getting it to activate. please help

Wills2 · 04-22-2018, 07:53 AM

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Originally Posted by tropicalypso

500 more miles until I can try this....

Sounds like it's a visceral experience.

Yeah make sure it's a flat road if there is any camber or crown to it the car will make you aware

WIKDF80 · 04-22-2018, 10:09 AM

Stupid question..

how exactly do you adjust the rpm's just prior to launch?

sleepdoc · 04-22-2018, 11:47 AM

I'll add two quick points.

#1. The launch control doesn't work that great.

#2. Be aware, that even though you are in Manual mode ( with LC initiated), the car will shift for you through the gears (at least my car does). If you try to shift on your own, (even from 2-3, 3-4, 4-5), a double shift will occur.

The above I was unaware of, and it screwed up a few of my runs while at the drag strip.

uniqueMR · 04-22-2018, 06:25 PM

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Originally Posted by WIKDF80

Stupid question..

how exactly do you adjust the rpm's just prior to launch?

Cruise scroll down (left side, on steering) but it does not move below 2900 RPM and best RPM to launch is around/at 3000

Enjoy

MKParris · 04-22-2018, 07:09 PM

For those of us who can't get it to activate, should we bring it in
?

WIKDF80 · 04-22-2018, 07:48 PM

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Originally Posted by uniqueMR

Cruise scroll down (left side, on steering) but it does not move below 2900 RPM and best RPM to launch is around/at 3000

Enjoy

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M4YHEM hokage 261 Rep 256 Posts Drives: M4 Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: NEW YORK iTrader: (0)	Man oh man...tried launch control for the first time tonight and was ducking terrified lmao. Really Tried not to be a bitch but with the car putting out 516hp to the wheel I could barely fucking handle it out of 1st the spinning was ridiculous and scared the balls outta me. I probably won't try it again but then I say that about a lot of things haha. Great expierence but I'm not sure with my tune if it's the rite thing to be trying to launch this beast with all this power.
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ChrisRoman Second Lieutenant 149 Rep 249 Posts Drives: 2022 M340i Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Orlando iTrader: (5)	so for some reason I have tried everything to activate launch control on my 2017 ZCP F80 and have had zero luck getting it to activate. please help
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sleepdoc Lieutenant 258 Rep 475 Posts Drives: 2022 M3CX DG/Blk Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: South Florida iTrader: (1)	I'll add two quick points. #1. The launch control doesn't work that great. #2. Be aware, that even though you are in Manual mode ( with LC initiated), the car will shift for you through the gears (at least my car does). If you try to shift on your own, (even from 2-3, 3-4, 4-5), a double shift will occur. The above I was unaware of, and it screwed up a few of my runs while at the drag strip. __________________ Sold 2018 F80 M3 Sold 2010 Nissan GTR Sold: 2008 335i
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MKParris Major 908 Rep 1,110 Posts Drives: M3CX Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: South Florida iTrader: (0) Garage List 2022 M3 Comp Xdrive [0.00]	For those of us who can't get it to activate, should we bring it in ?
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