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Originally Posted by qadhi79
so I took the M5 to the drag strip but got mixed results and wondering if there is an optimal way to launch the car
mine is stock M5 (non-CP) with PSS tyres and around 8k miles
first two runs (sports plus everything but suspension in comfort. D3 and DSC fully off. no launch control)
In first run I got 12.1 but in second run I faced traction issues at launch and then end of 2nd gear and got 12.7
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3rd run (sports plus everything but suspension in comfort. D3 and DSC on. no launch control)
DSC restricted the launch rpm but the result 12.2 was not too bad
4th run using launch control (sports plus everything but suspension in comfort. manual and DSC off.) but got 12.3 which was surprising as I did 12.1 without launch control
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Would appreciate any tips from other board member to launch better..should I change any settings or launch at certain rpm..etc? |
I am not a pro at this nor have high experience, but I heard from a member here who is.
As he mentioned, With R888 tires, warm the tires up in high speed. That is burn out at the wet surface and as soon as you smash the gas and tires are spinning hit it to second gear for higher speed.
Once you have done that. Everything in sport plus besides suspension. wait for the christmas tree to turn the red light before the green and smash the gas. it should hook on. And oh, thats DSC completely off.
Hope I helped.
Husain.