Launch control lifetime maximums

[variable229]

When i took delivery of my DCT equipped M5, I was told that all M cars M3 or M5 had a maximum lifetime of 100 launches. I was also told that there was no way to reset this limit.

Has anyone ever launched their M cars using launch control more than 100 times?

[avlnch]

Originally Posted by variable229

When i took delivery of my DCT equipped M5, I was told that all M cars M3 or M5 had a maximum lifetime of 100 launches. I was also told that there was no way to reset this limit.

Has anyone ever launched their M cars using launch control more than 100 times?

Epic fable that began since my 2006 M5.

But just a possibility:
Launching does put extra than normal stress on the DCT. If you launch every day multiple times a day and you have a failure, it could be called excessive abuse and not covered under warranty.

[Ryno 27]

I love fables!

[Ex_Stig]

Originally Posted by variable229

When i took delivery of my DCT equipped M5, I was told that all M cars M3 or M5 had a maximum lifetime of 100 launches. I was also told that there was no way to reset this limit.

Has anyone ever launched their M cars using launch control more than 100 times?

Simple solution. Just ask the dealership to show you the documentation of this from BMW NA. That should shut them up pretty quickly.

[M6-Coupe]

Originally Posted by GNALUZU

Simple solution. Just ask the dealership to show you the documentation of this from BMW NA. That should shut them up pretty quickly.

I asked them several times and they had no answer! Every time they said they would check it out!

[shahano]

I dont believe this is written anywhere.

[variable229]

Originally Posted by GNALUZU

Simple solution. Just ask the dealership to show you the documentation of this from BMW NA. That should shut them up pretty quickly.

It wasn't my dealer, it was mentioned to me when I took delivery at the BMW Welt.

[M-bitious]

The manual only mentions not to use it during break in, and it is not available until 6 miles after cold start. Nothing about the number of times we can use it.

[shahano]

interesting if BMW welt told you. It must reliable info

[Ex_Stig]

Originally Posted by variable229

It wasn't my dealer, it was mentioned to me when I took delivery at the BMW Welt.

I think my comment still stands. Unless I saw it in writing, I wouldn't lend any credibility to it.

[stealth.pilot]

Ive never used launch control. Don't see the point. I'm a grown up.

[JOHNBMWM5]

Originally Posted by stealth.pilot

Ive never used launch control. Don't see the point. I'm a grown up.

I'm with you on that, never needed to use it.

[Tylerstar]

Launch control is useless in these cars

[M6-Coupe]

Originally Posted by avlnch

Launching does put extra than normal stress on the DCT. If you launch every day multiple times a day and you have a failure, it could be called excessive abuse and not covered under warranty.

^ This
And it's not just LC that put so much stress on DCT! whenever you mash the gas from standstill, it puts that stress specially with DCS OFF!

[shahano]

Originally Posted by M6-Coupe

^ This
And it's not just LC that put so much stress on DCT! whenever you mash the gas from standstill, it puts that stress specially with DCS OFF!

Ive never used launch control either. I think it puts less stress when you mash the throttle as it doesnt modulate the clutch, it just drops it.

[Desertdweller]

Originally Posted by stealth.pilot

Ive never used launch control. Don't see the point. I'm a grown up.

I Love that.