Launch Control Video

OJR555 · 08-22-2010, 07:36 AM

Hey guys

Found this video on youtube tonight, thought I might share it. Im yet to try it but am going to give it a crack this week sometime if I can find somewhere.

Looks to launch @ 3500rpm.

Enjoy

Jr

Jeef Beef · 08-22-2010, 08:18 AM

Looks like the guy did launch control while turning right out of an intersection. "Fishtail hahaha" - on a public road?

No. Retard.

Orlin · 08-22-2010, 06:44 PM

Thanks for sharing Mr Joe....I am still waiting for my drive

wmj73 · 08-22-2010, 07:12 PM

what a DOUCHE!!!!!

Zuzu · 08-22-2010, 07:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Jeef Beef

Looks like the guy did launch control while turning right out of an intersection. "Fishtail hahaha" - on a public road..

Actually it looks more like he pulls out and straightens up and comes to a stop. Then launches in a straight line..

Jeef Beef · 08-22-2010, 09:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Zuzu

Actually it looks more like he pulls out and straightens up and comes to a stop. Then launches in a straight line..

Really? I must've not watched it properly

My bad.

Still, it means he just stopped in the middle of a main road just to do launch control. I'm sure he could've waited till a red light or gone to a quite street.

x5mad · 08-22-2010, 10:49 PM

Does anyone know what that small button is just under the stalk for the windscreen wipers? It's on the actual steering column and looks like a picture of the steering wheel.

justphil135 · 08-22-2010, 11:06 PM

yeah i noticed that bvutton too.wonder what it is??

Blacky · 08-22-2010, 11:18 PM

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Originally Posted by justphil135

yeah i noticed that bvutton too.wonder what it is??

Me too, thought it might have been an electric reach adjustment?

BMW86 · 08-23-2010, 01:50 AM

Thanks for sharing. I wasn't expecting the Launch Control to rev-launch so high at 3500rpm. The driver actually commented that this caused a fish-tail so I'm wondering if this was actually a clean/perfect launch. Based on this, I'm doubtful that LC will ensure the fastest times in a straight line every time.

Orlin · 08-23-2010, 02:00 AM

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Originally Posted by BMW86

Thanks for sharing. I wasn't expecting the Launch Control to rev-launch so high at 3500rpm. The driver actually commented that this caused a fish-tail so I'm wondering if this was actually a clean/perfect launch. Based on this, I'm doubtful that LC will ensure the fastest times in a straight line every time.

+ 1 Vinney, I thought that was a bit high...I launch at under 2k and find it hard to get traction. I guess the N55 is probably a smarter car all round with the LC, still rwd though so I dont know lol.

x5mad · 08-23-2010, 02:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Blacky

Me too, thought it might have been an electric reach adjustment?

I think this may be it but didn't realize was an option on 1er. I have a similar looking button on my E70 x5.

amk2912 · 08-23-2010, 02:57 AM

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Originally Posted by x5mad

I think this may be it but didn't realize was an option on 1er. I have a similar looking button on my E70 x5.

Yup - that's the steering wheel adjustment switch.

amk2912 · 08-23-2010, 02:59 AM

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Originally Posted by BMW86

I wasn't expecting the Launch Control to rev-launch so high at 3500rpm.

High? M3 launches at 5500rpm but you can adjust up or down in 500rpm increments. I haven't had the balls to try it yet.

SinCalgary · 08-23-2010, 03:14 AM

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Originally Posted by x5mad

Does anyone know what that small button is just under the stalk for the windscreen wipers? It's on the actual steering column and looks like a picture of the steering wheel.

That button is for the heated steering wheel afaik.

amk2912 · 08-23-2010, 03:41 AM

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Originally Posted by SinCalgary

That button is for the heated steering wheel afaik.

Mate, I don't think many Australians would go for the heated steering wheel option!

BMW86 · 08-23-2010, 03:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Orlin

+ 1 Vinney, I thought that was a bit high...I launch at under 2k and find it hard to get traction. I guess the N55 is probably a smarter car all round with the LC, still rwd though so I dont know lol.

The N55 is very similar to the N54 in terms of torque delivery, and BMW claims it actually comes in 100rpm earlier. If I rev-launced at those rpm's I would be struggling to keep the car in line and I'd fish tail everywhere. It's a lot of pressure on the tranny and I doubt it would give me the best launch. The most I launch around is 2,000rpm

alik01 · 08-23-2010, 04:11 AM

What a douchebag!

MikeVictor · 08-23-2010, 04:55 AM

Seems like anyone wanting to take advantage of this is going to want to buy a decent set of tyres.

RadiuM · 08-24-2010, 03:48 AM

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Originally Posted by amk2912

High? M3 launches at 5500rpm but you can adjust up or down in 500rpm increments. I haven't had the balls to try it yet.

Bah, don't be a wuss. It's under warranty so who cares.

08-22-2010, 07:36 AM	#1
OJR555 Private 8 Rep 65 Posts Drives: 2011 135i DCT Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Brisbane iTrader: (0)	Launch Control Video Hey guys Found this video on youtube tonight, thought I might share it. Im yet to try it but am going to give it a crack this week sometime if I can find somewhere. Looks to launch @ 3500rpm. Enjoy Jr
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Jeef Beef Lord Captain Commander 110 Rep 3,093 Posts Drives: a sleeper Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Sydney, Australia iTrader: (0)	Looks like the guy did launch control while turning right out of an intersection. "Fishtail hahaha" - on a public road? No. Retard. __________________ E82 135i M-sport: SGM/6MT/Black
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wmj73 Captain 25 Rep 715 Posts Drives: M2 Comp, 440i GC Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: QLD iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 [0.00] 2020 BMW M2 Comp [0.00]	what a DOUCHE!!!!!
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x5mad Lieutenant Colonel 352 Rep 1,772 Posts Drives: iX 40 Join Date: May 2009 Location: Australia iTrader: (0) Garage List bmw [0.00]	Does anyone know what that small button is just under the stalk for the windscreen wipers? It's on the actual steering column and looks like a picture of the steering wheel.
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BMW86 Major General 398 Rep 9,156 Posts Drives: RS3 Sedan / Macan S Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Australia iTrader: (0)	Thanks for sharing. I wasn't expecting the Launch Control to rev-launch so high at 3500rpm. The driver actually commented that this caused a fish-tail so I'm wondering if this was actually a clean/perfect launch. Based on this, I'm doubtful that LC will ensure the fastest times in a straight line every time.
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alik01 Lieutenant Colonel 51 Rep 1,792 Posts Drives: Slowly & Responsibly Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Darwin, Australia iTrader: (0)	What a douchebag!
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MikeVictor Brigadier General 210 Rep 3,288 Posts Drives: anything given a chance Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: .au iTrader: (0) Garage List 2016 Mazda ND MX-5 [10.00]	Seems like anyone wanting to take advantage of this is going to want to buy a decent set of tyres.
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