Launch control
 

So anyone know anything about launch control yet? Ever had a car with launch control? Is it only for Automatic cars or SMG variants as well?

Or is launch control, good ole fashioned, Hold the brake, depress the accelerator, load up the turbo's and release?

Or is there more to it?

many youtube videos for BMW launch control. ;)

Just checked out a few.. They all seem to be related to the SMG trans..
Do the new XM vehicles have launch control? They are automatic transmissions.

Xoutpost.com - View Single Post - Official X5 ///M Press Release and Pics(updated post 51)

Posted in the official X5M thread...

Thanks L...

I believe Launch control does not work till break-in period is over at 1250 miles.
Detailed Instructions with pics:
Launch Control - Illustrated Instructions [PICS] - The Unofficial BMW M5 Messageboard (m5board.com)

'Launch control to Major Tom, Launch control to Major Tom:
Take your protein pills and put your helmet on
Launch control to Major Tom: Commencing countdown engine's on
...
Launch control to Major Tom:
Your circuit's dead, there's something wong.
Can you hear me Major Tom?
Can you hear me Major Tom?
Can you hear me Major Tom? Can you ...'*

Funf Dreisig

*with appreciation/apologies to David Bowie ;)

Launch Control? - Video
 

Agent Palbay posted these videos last year...video 1 looks like the driver was testing out launch control... :drool: ...

Silver X5 ///M-2008

I'm laughing at the bell soundtrack in clip 1...gives the impression that there's a new sheriff in town :rofl:

There are different launch controls for different cars. I mean the M5 LC differs from the new E class AMG. I only used LC on the M5 about 5times. Its a really cool feeling but takes some time to set up. I mean, if you reach a red light and want to race a guy that just pulled up, before you turn off dcs, change shifts to s6, push the m button, etc, the lights would have turned green and the guy would been long gone;-)

^^ I agree. I read somewhere that the informal testing of launch control yielded just 1/10th of a second improvement to 60mph over standard brake/gas/sport mode.

If that is true, there isn't really a valid case for LC

I have a GTech that I'll try out after break in to validate that.

Car and Driver's test yielded the following -

0-60 - 4.3
0-60 w/Launch - 4.1

I have launch control on the M3 - it is fun, but not something you would choose to use with any regularity, I would think. In the M3, one can lauch at different rpm - once in launch mode, you can alter the revs to which the car goes up to - from 4500 to 6500, I believe, in 500rpm increments. Not sure if the ///X Ms have this feature??
I think I've used it once only. It's way more fun driving on the track :)

A 4.1 second 0-60 in a 5000lb+ vehicle has GOT to be an eye opener :thumbup:

Launch control
 

What are the instructions?

(I can only find instructions for the SMG trans.. Not the auto.)

Try this, and hope it's work :)

((From automotiveaddicts.com))

yep, that's about it.. manual mode, paddle shift to 1st vs 1Sport, brake on, gas to the floor - wait for the starter flag, sidestep the brake, keep gas to floor, hang on :)

B-line;
There are detailed instructions to activate Launch control in the M suppliment to the owners guide. I had read someplace a while ago that this programming had to be activated by the dealer but not sure how factual that is.

B-Line, you asked the same back in September in this thread. http://www.xoutpost.com/bmw-sav-foru...h-control.html

Sorry, I did too many drugs in the 90's and my memory isn't what it used to be.

The good news is, I can see through time.

Post a video if you decide to do it :D

The drugs or the launch? :rofl:

Sometimes I can't remember what I did, then people tell me...the 90s were a blur. :thumbup:

LoooL.... The launch control of course

I have good news for me, my X5M arrived at the port... aaaahhh can't wait I have been driving 05 x5 till last week

Video from youtube


YouTube - BMW X5M Launch control

Assist:

Good vid. Too bad you can't YouTube the G's you get in the first 60 feet :)

I have a gtech pro.. Haven't used it in years.. Maybe I should do my own test.

B, have you tried the launch control yet......Phil

I have G Tech pro RR :D
But can't do it now, my car has 600km only and going on vacation for 10 days :nanana:

Launch Control
 

Can anyone explain how to properly use this feature?

Previous thread:
http://www.xoutpost.com/bmw-sav-foru...Launch+Control

From page 18 & 19 of Supplemental manual:

Thank you

If your 'M' mode is setup properly (steps 3+4 above), you can:

Press M button
Shift to M/S
Paddle shift to 1
Press and hold brake
Press gas to floor
Wait for flag in center console
Release brake
Keep your foot all the way to the floor and the X will shift for you at redline

again thank you; i guess i should wait until 1500 miles to try it.

^^ so they say ;)

Did anyone notice that manual says "Do not use launch control when towing a trailer". Imagine that. :rofl:

So who has put the hitch on X ///M? ;)

Merged the threads....so everything is at one place. :thumbup:

Thanks for the info. I was wondering why I couldn't keep doing launch control back to back. Always had to wait a few minutes or so before it would work again. I knew I should have read the manual!

I notice it doesn't say anything about towing a caravan, which is great news for all us caravan drag'rs!