Just making sure LC is working??(Pics)
 

I think I have it down. But I raced my buddy's B7 last night and the light changed before I had a chance to use it. It was closer then I thought. I just beat him. Now he is telling me he did not use his paddle shifters and his car starts in 2 gear unless you use the paddle shifter. Needless to say, he wants a rematch. I had to drop someone at the airport early this morning, so with the limited traffic and cooler weather, I tried it a few times.
It seem to work. I just want to make sure I am doing it 100%. Just in case.

First pic is my M Mode settings:
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Next is the what the dash looks like after I hit the "M" on the steering wheel:
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This is the dash after I click the shifter to the left:
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This is what the dash looks like when I click the left paddle and put it into Manual 1. From here. I step on the brake and hit the gas until the flag waves and then just let the brake go:
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is the the best possible performance??

from bmw (LC)


A further option in the M Manual mode is to activate the Launch Control feature, which enables the driver to accelerate from a standstill with maximum performance. To activate Launch Control, the driver stops the vehicle, moves the gear selector into the M/S position and activates the Sports Power mode, as well as the M Dynamic mode, or respectively, the DSC-Off mode. Then, with the transmission in stage M1, the driver presses down the brake pedal and moves the accelerator to at least 60% throttle, setting Launch Control to standby. Standby status is confirmed by “starter’s flag” symbol in the instrument cluster. As soon as the driver releases the brake pedal, the vehicle will accelerate with full power in “genuine racing style.” In the process, the M Sports Automatic transmission automatically upshifts at the ideal points, with the fastest possible shifts and optimum wheelspin control. The driver may terminate the Launch Control process at any time by reducing the throttle position.

it looks like you have your settings right. you can also just apply beak and gas then use your paddle shifters but the above listed way is the quickest lc

I actually never tried this :doh: Does the car shift by itself if you have it in M1??

it does everything for you. just hold on!

lol, ok!

is your car over 1200 miles? Check this thread -> http://www.xoutpost.com/bmw-sav-foru...h-control.html

:iagree: :thumbup:

I have been reading up on tune options.
Is this ESS tune the one that comes with the handheld programmer?

Do i need exhaust? or anything, or will there be decent HP/Torque gains with just a tune?
I prefer the tune with the handheld, so you can pull tune before dealer service. If BMW Service happens to flash your ECU, the tune would be lost??? Right?

Did you see checkered cross flags in your center display? If not then you didn't activate LC.

Yes it is the one with the handheld. No exhaust need. Check out
ESS DirectFlash S63 ECU Performance Software - ESS Tuning | BMW Tuning Parts | BMW Racing, Tuning, Aftermarket, Performance Parts | Engine Power Chips | Performance Upgrades Chip

I read that and it says one of the programs is "stock"
so i assume, you can pit the stock tune back in prior to service???

if that is the case, it is pretty good and just what I am looking for.
It is claimed the Dinan tune is worth more and I have a Location in NJ for it. BUT like all Dinan tunes, it is directly from their software to your ECU. If the dealer reflashes your ECU, I think the Dinan Tune is just a 3k hole in your pocket

Just wondering if there is a group buy on the ESS? There are alot of guys asking about it on here and other forums.

How do you like it? Have you Gteched, Passport Timer'ed or tracked your truck before and after?

I like the ESS tune. HP gains can be claimed in different ways. So be careful just comparing gains. I believe most are finding more power around the 3000 RPM range. Yes, I believe the ESS can be returned back to stock. Just keep in mind the upload takes over an hour. Call Ilia at IND for more info (866) 963-4520.

Holy cow!!!! An hour??

I had an E46 M3 back in 2003 and used a Comforti Shark.
That took 30-40 minutes and I had to hook a battery charger up to make sure voltage never dropped.
Do you have to do that with the ESS.
How many tunes do they give you? Stock and just one performance? or do multiple tunes come with the unit.
Either way, I am caling Ilia on Monday. They are closed today and it appears they just got back from vacation

just a fyi , active autowerks tune in florida is $1500 and gains are like 80+hp and 117ft lbs of tourque !

Is that 80+ HP over stock peak HP?
is that 117 ft lbs of torque beyond the stock peak Torque?

and i do not think it is swappable back to stock? unless they actually send you a complete programmed ECU and you keep your stock one?

I just spoke to Roman at ESS and he gave me all the answers I was hoping to hear.
I pulled the trigger and ordered it.

I told my buddy to forget the Alpina. I want to try his Porsche MO700
I know he is faster then me, but he has a racing clutch and he has a very hard time leaving the line with the lightweight flywheel/racing clutch setup.
By then I will be long gone!(I hope!:dunno:)

:thumbup:

Now he said he will only do it from a roll!!!
I told him how am I suppose to do that? The off the line is my only chance.
I mean you have to see this beast. It has carbon fiber everywhere. It was built at Champion Racecars. It has 700 friggin HP!!!
But I think the lil X5 M has him shook.LOL
Does this even look like it is in my class!!!!??

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Another thought. Race thru a parking lot with a speed bump. That carbon lip from Champion is expensive.

Forgot to mention I raced an ATV through a hay field a couple of weeks ago. Hard to get traction. 70 mph with all 4 wheels spinning. Took me 4 days to get rid of all the hay. Long story on how it all came about.

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I like that! Through a parking lot. I think he will cry if he shatters that lip.
He was upset when he knew my E63 would smoke his Alpina. So he jumped on me when I got the X5. I wish i used the LC when we raced. That would have shut him up.
Now he actually thinks he might take me. But with the Tune on the way, it must have scared him. So he had to pull out the big guns!!!

I understand you are exited about the X5 but racing a modified 700HP 911 is just ridiculous. He will smoke you, leave him alone...pick a fight with Cayenne or something

I like being the underdog. When I was grudgeracing for cash, I took alot of crazy races.

‪GUS (aka Get U Some) vs. Brown Sugar at the No Time Nationals‬‏ - YouTube

lol, you crazier than I thought!

Here's another view:
‪donho vs g.u.s ntn 07‬‏ - YouTube

I felt bad, because the guy wrecked his beautiful ride.

and here is me sleeping at the tree:(
He got way too far out on me and I ran out of track before running him down.
But nothing like the sound of a smallblock at 9600!!!
‪DonHo Vs SBSTANG‬‏ - YouTube

and this was my ultimate David vs Goliath money race
It was against a 7 sec NOS smallblock s-10 truck
I was given the back tire stage, the break and the clear. But he came around me at around 900 ft!!!!!:yikes:
etownjune1moneyruns.mp4 video by 70ELCAMINOPICS - Photobucket

Donho did you get the ESS tune yet? If so, how is it?

I received the tuner. I have only loaded the program on my laptop. And then updated the handheld. I have not pulled the stock program yet. The truck is going to the dealer on Tuesday for minor issues and I decided to wait to get it back before doing it. I also want to make a few more baseline passes with low fuel level.

Nice, like to hear what you think after the install.