Launch Control

Stock4Evr · 03-02-2014, 07:04 AM

I read, in some postings, that the 2012 135i w/DCT, does not have "Launch Control". Would someone clarify this?

I do not know if I would use it or not as I have trouble keeping traction with only the PPK1 installed. Such power these cars have.

LOVE IT

BattleRaT · 03-02-2014, 07:37 AM

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Originally Posted by WebViewer

I read, in some postings, that the 2012 135i w/DCT, does not have "Launch Control". Would someone clarify this?

I do not know if I would use it or not as I have trouble keeping traction with only the PPK1 installed. Such power these cars have.

LOVE IT

Fake. Enjoy your launch control ;-)

Stock4Evr · 03-02-2014, 09:26 AM

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Originally Posted by BattleRaT

Fake. Enjoy your launch control ;-)

Thank you I will give it a try when I can find the right road as I know I will make mistakes.

Chunner · 03-02-2014, 12:55 PM

DO IT!!!

1. Depress brake pedal and hold
2. Press DTC button (once)
3. Press Sport button
4. Select M1 gear
5. Press accelerator to floor
6. Flag appears
7. Release brake pedal

Stock4Evr · 03-03-2014, 06:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Chunner

DO IT!!!

1. Depress brake pedal and hold
2. Press DTC button (once)
3. Press Sport button
4. Select M1 gear
5. Press accelerator to floor
6. Flag appears
7. Release brake pedal

I would add an 8. Shift at 5k, 6k...

I was wondering can you do this in Auto with a DCT? Just wondering as I know it sort of defeats the purpose of "Launch Control".

Jettt · 03-03-2014, 11:33 AM

Launch control is always fun

I tried it for the first time in the 1er with my 17" winters on and popped a tire haha

Andrewcoja · 03-03-2014, 07:50 PM

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Originally Posted by WebViewer

I would add an 8. Shift at 5k, 6k...

I was wondering can you do this in Auto with a DCT? Just wondering as I know it sort of defeats the purpose of "Launch Control".

Selecting M1 is part of the process of turning on launch control. As long as you keep the pedal floored, it will shift for you. I only used it once, I don't know if it shifts at redline like it normally does or if it is at 6500 where it is recommended to shift.

mike@x-ph.com · 03-03-2014, 11:08 PM

i want launch control on my n54 335

Stock4Evr · 03-04-2014, 07:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Andrewcoja

Selecting M1 is part of the process of turning on launch control. As long as you keep the pedal floored, it will shift for you. I only used it once, I don't know if it shifts at redline like it normally does or if it is at 6500 where it is recommended to shift.

Thank you for the comment. I did not know that the car shifted automatically when in "Launch Control". I just some a road with some room on either side before I attempt this.

AGAV13 · 03-04-2014, 08:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Chunner

DO IT!!!

1. Depress brake pedal and hold
2. Press DTC button (once)
3. Press Sport button
4. Select M1 gear
5. Press accelerator to floor
6. Flag appears
7. Release brake pedal

When you say "Select M1" do you mean move the gear select to the left and click the "-" paddle or just leave it in "Drive" and downshift with the paddle?

Overpar56 · 03-04-2014, 09:35 PM

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Originally Posted by WebViewer

Thank you for the comment. I did not know that the car shifted automatically when in "Launch Control". I just some a road with some room on either side before I attempt this.

Find a road with room. I tried it the first time on a dead end street. It's pretty violent but a load of fun.

Chunner · 03-04-2014, 09:56 PM

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Originally Posted by AGAV13

When you say "Select M1" do you mean move the gear select to the left and click the "-" paddle or just leave it in "Drive" and downshift with the paddle?

You need to engage the "S" mode on the DCT, The paddles do not do that. Therefore, move shift lever to left and then use shift lever to select M1.

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