ActiveE Has Launch Control?

BrokenVert · 03-20-2012, 11:23 AM

My ActiveE was picked up last week and I figured id say this as it hasnt been mentioned to my knowledge.
But the ActiveE has launch control, which I find to be really funny. I havent played with it yet, but the car has a lot of grunt for a commuter car. Cant wait to explore it all more.
I also cant wait to use that LC at autox this summer

Ohh also it doesnt have a center armrest...really BMW? I get trying to save weight where possible...but how much can the armrest possibly weigh?

dicker · 03-20-2012, 11:57 AM

I've used the launch control and it's fun, but not as exciting as what you get in a 135i.

The armrest apparently weighs like 15-20 lbs so they needed to take it out.

BrokenVert · 03-20-2012, 11:59 AM

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Originally Posted by dicker

The armrest apparently weighs like 15-20 lbs so they needed to take it out.

wow really? I didnt think it would be that much.

1speedbike · 03-20-2012, 06:04 PM

Because electric racecar.

tommolog · 04-05-2012, 07:57 AM

I did a blog post on the launch mode. There is a little difference, but not much. I think it is more of an appendage left over from the regular 1 series, and not something they spent time to develop.
http://activeemobility.blogspot.com/...t-so-much.html

Also, the transmission tunnel on the ActiveE had to be redesigned to accommodate the battery pack in it, so it is slightly larger and sticks up a little higher in the ActiveE cabin than it does on the other 1 series cars. The center console is slightly different and the stock 1 series armrest doesn't line up perfectly as it does to make it a simple bolt on addition. You can make it work, and I know people that have, but BMW will not officially endorse doing it. That being said, I think you can buy one and add it yourself without any problem. However I would suggest not asking permission, because the answer will be no you can't. (official company line)

Impervious · 04-05-2012, 09:34 AM

You got an active e?

Awesome! Pics and a review please!

BrokenVert · 04-05-2012, 09:36 AM

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Originally Posted by tommolog

Also, the transmission tunnel on the ActiveE had to be redesigned to accommodate the battery pack in it, so it is slightly larger and sticks up a little higher in the ActiveE cabin than it does on the other 1 series cars. The center console is slightly different and the stock 1 series armrest doesn't line up perfectly as it does to make it a simple bolt on addition. You can make it work, and I know people that have, but BMW will not officially endorse doing it. That being said, I think you can buy one and add it yourself without any problem. However I would suggest not asking permission, because the answer will be no you can't. (official company line)

Ohh that actually makes perfect sense. Why try and fix the problem when you arent making money off of the car.

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Originally Posted by Impervious

You got an active e?

Awesome! Pics and a review please!

Yeah I did, my review will happen whenever I make it to the track

tommolog · 04-05-2012, 11:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Impervious

You got an active e?

Awesome! Pics and a review please!

There is a lot of info on my ActiveE blog if you are interested, here's the first review I did:
http://activeemobility.blogspot.com/...isappoint.html

03-20-2012, 11:23 AM	#1
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dicker Captain 69 Rep 847 Posts Drives: F80 6MT Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: SoCal iTrader: (8)	I've used the launch control and it's fun, but not as exciting as what you get in a 135i. The armrest apparently weighs like 15-20 lbs so they needed to take it out.
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1speedbike Brigadier General 732 Rep 3,274 Posts Drives: 2022 X4 M40i, 2008 135i Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: MKE iTrader: (15)	Because electric racecar. __________________ 2022 X4 M40i - 2008 135i - 2015 F700GS On Order - 2024 i4 M50 Scruffy's gonna die the way he lived... Mmhm.
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tommolog Tom Moloughney 44 Rep 243 Posts Drives: 2018 i3s BEV Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: New Jersey iTrader: (0)	I did a blog post on the launch mode. There is a little difference, but not much. I think it is more of an appendage left over from the regular 1 series, and not something they spent time to develop. http://activeemobility.blogspot.com/...t-so-much.html Also, the transmission tunnel on the ActiveE had to be redesigned to accommodate the battery pack in it, so it is slightly larger and sticks up a little higher in the ActiveE cabin than it does on the other 1 series cars. The center console is slightly different and the stock 1 series armrest doesn't line up perfectly as it does to make it a simple bolt on addition. You can make it work, and I know people that have, but BMW will not officially endorse doing it. That being said, I think you can buy one and add it yourself without any problem. However I would suggest not asking permission, because the answer will be no you can't. (official company line)
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