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      10-11-2009, 07:05 PM   #1
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Steptronic launch control?

I was reading about the X6M and X5M and apparently they have launch control even though they have automatic transmissions. Is this just electronically-controlled torque breaking? Maybe we could get this for our cars...
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Its not that hard to launch the step. but launch control would be nice, although I am almost certain that the Step in the X5 M and X6 M is a different transmission than the Step in the 135i.
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So what's the best technique? Left foot to steady up the break then side step it and let her rip?
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      10-11-2009, 10:42 PM   #4
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So what's the best technique? Left foot to steady up the break then side step it and let her rip?
Left foot full brake. Right foot to about 1700 and go.
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