Wet Roads

Eddie135 · 02-05-2012, 04:15 PM

Hi all

Just to check, any of you out there with massive wheel spin when the road is wet.

I get fish tail 80% of the time. I tried to go easy but with DTC/DSC off, it is even worse.

I am still using the factory runflats, still has 95% tread left.

Thanks.

sparoz · 02-05-2012, 05:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Eddie135

Hi all

Just to check, any of you out there with massive wheel spin when the road is wet.

I get fish tail 80% of the time. I tried to go easy but with DTC/DSC off, it is even worse.

I am still using the factory runflats, still has 95% tread left.

Thanks.

Keep DTC on?

BMWRX · 02-05-2012, 05:14 PM

If you don't mash the accelerator when the roads are wet, you shouldn't have too much of an issue.

JB4-335 · 02-05-2012, 05:17 PM

Eddie these car's should be locked up in the wet. Wheelspin can be an issue in the driest of days.

Dr Stig 2 · 02-05-2012, 05:34 PM

The N54 (and N55) can deliver wheel spin on demand, wet or dry.

That being said, the important bit is "on demand".

Try driving in bare feet, ie leave the lead shoes at home.

Eddie135 · 02-05-2012, 06:52 PM

Haha, maybe should go easy on the acclerator.

RaihaX · 02-05-2012, 07:00 PM

Just learn to modulate your accelerator

Jeef Beef · 02-05-2012, 07:03 PM

Are you seriously asking if 400nm of torque causes wheelspin with DSC off?

Feather your accelerator, keep traction control on and pretty much just common sense. I don't see why you would try to mash the accelerator in the wet.

BBK · 02-05-2012, 07:11 PM

Indeed... I haven't lost traction since I was last at the drags...

'fatboy' · 02-05-2012, 08:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Eddie135

Haha, maybe should go easy on the acclerator.

Yeah - i must admit, i have never experienced 'massive' wheel spin in either wet or dry without trying to do it on purpose. You are probably being too aggressive for the conditions.

RaihaX · 02-05-2012, 08:58 PM

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Originally Posted by 'fatboy'

Yeah - i must admit, i have never experienced 'massive' wheel spin in either wet or dry without trying to do it on purpose. You are probably being too aggressive for the conditions.

Well I have definitely almost spun out with traction control fully OFF on a wet road and I barely tapped my accelerator as well (it was while I was cornering).

Only reason it was off is because I was doing some logging and forgot to turn it back on. Definitely an oh shit moment!

So it can happen!

Taymaishu · 02-05-2012, 09:06 PM

Even in the n52 I get spin in the wet. As the others say, feather that right pedal and keep her in check.

I purposely drive in gearbox M mode so I can choose my gears accordingly and keep her on her leash. I find half the blame is due to an over zealous gearbox in D mode.

sbce90 · 02-05-2012, 09:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Taymaishu

Even in the n52 I get spin in the wet. As the others say, feather that right pedal and keep her in check.

I purposely drive in gearbox M mode so I can choose my gears accordingly and keep her on her leash. I find half the blame is due to an over zealous gearbox in D mode.

maybe you just need some new rear tyres? How long are those bj specials gonna last?

RaihaX · 02-05-2012, 09:28 PM

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Originally Posted by SBC

maybe you just need some new rear tyres? How long are those bj specials gonna last?

"BJ specials" - I am intrique LOL.

Btw when are you changing what you drive from "rice" to V8 POWA!

Taymaishu · 02-05-2012, 09:39 PM

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Originally Posted by RaihaX

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Originally Posted by SBC

maybe you just need some new rear tyres? How long are those bj specials gonna last?

"BJ specials" - I am intrique LOL.

Btw when are you changing what you drive from "rice" to V8 POWA!

It's a dirty little secret

And I heard someone got a V8....

RaihaX · 02-05-2012, 09:43 PM

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It's a dirty little secret

And I heard someone got a V8....

Apparently its a crap grey car with a star at the front... ?

MrBlonde · 02-05-2012, 10:09 PM

No I don't get any wheelspin at all in the wet in any gear.

Eddie135 · 02-05-2012, 11:00 PM

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Originally Posted by MrBlonde

No I don't get any wheelspin at all in the wet in any gear.

Strange, maybe you are too gentle on your accelerator.

gazz · 02-06-2012, 12:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Eddie135

Hi all

Just to check, any of you out there with massive wheel spin when the road is wet.

I get fish tail 80% of the time. I tried to go easy but with DTC/DSC off, it is even worse.

I am still using the factory runflats, still has 95% tread left.

Thanks.

Hmmm. What to say for this?

Oh, I know.....nah. How about......nah. Or......nah. Oh well.

Zuzu · 02-06-2012, 12:50 AM

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Originally Posted by MrBlonde

No I don't get any wheelspin at all in the wet in any gear.

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Originally Posted by gazz

Hmmm. What to say for this?

Oh, I know.....nah. How about......nah. Or......nah. Oh well.

LMAO

BBK · 02-06-2012, 01:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Taymaishu

Even in the n52 I get spin in the wet. As the others say, feather that right pedal and keep her in check.

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Originally Posted by MrBlonde

No I don't get any wheelspin at all in the wet in any gear

So we have an auto 125i, and a 300kw 135i...

Clearly this is a case of lead footitis, or just irresponsible driving.

You only get wheel spin when you are accelerating too hard, in the wrong gear. If you get wheel spin, get your foot off the pedal!

Jeef Beef · 02-06-2012, 01:11 AM

You can get wheelspin in any car in any condition if you try hard enough. It's all up to the driver

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