01-29-2013, 07:08 PM | #1 |
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Launch control video on YouTube
Finally found some kind of demo on video. Has anyone ever tried this yet? I know we were talking about it on another forum recently but I didn't know there was this "checkered flag" icon on the gauges. I'm a little skeptical about doing a brake stand in such a new ride; but it appears it was designed for this?
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01-29-2013, 07:22 PM | #2 |
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I felt the same way the first time I tried it b/c it just didnt feel right but you have not experienced what these beasts can do until you've tried it.
Theres a bunch of posts on here on how to do it but I'll tell you how I do it: M mode on(make sure your in all the power and sport settings) Also have your T/C in either MDM or completely off Find an open spot to do this now: 1.Slap it into manual and into first gear 2. Left foot depressing the brake 3. Floor gas with right foot all the way (past the little button) 4. When you see the checkered flag pop up and its says Launch Control then step off the brake and keep the gas completely floored It'll automatically do the upshifts for you also when you do LC
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Theres also a detailed step by step in your M handbook/manual that explains it pretty well
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no problem man, enjoy
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Does the car lurch forward when you floor it? I read somewhere you really have to stand on the brakes to keep it from moving early. I'd like it better if it was like the M3 where you don't even have to hold the brake, and launch by releasing the shifter instead.
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LOL. You guys crack me up. I did this with the car on my test drive and probably use launch control AT LEAST one time every time I drive it. I had probably around 100 passes at the track as well using the L/C everytime. These things are meant for it. Its like having a roller coaster ride sitting in your garage!
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haha so true
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thanks for the info : going to try this
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Seriously, the cars/suvs are not made of glass
It has a launch control, use it!!! I remembered years ago, I bought a new E46 M3. I left the dealer sideways and powershifted 1-2-3 gears. I was on a M3 forum and these guy were telling me I ruined my car and I am the devil.LOL I look at it this way, when it is new, I want to make sure it is broken in hard. Goes or blows. I had a 900+HP small block ford in my racecar. when I first put it in and fired it up, my engine builder said, get it to temp. check the fluids, Then make a pass! Not baby it for xxxxx miles.LOL In my sig, there is my cell cam, launch control vid:
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I've only done it a few times. It's bad ass. Don't be hesitant. It works perfectly if you know the steps and mash the brake and the gas.
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