Does using launch control wear out the clutch?

Orich · 11-02-2013, 04:23 PM

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I was at the dealer service department, and one of the advisors was saying this, and he does not recommend using launch control often on the F10, and said after 2 or 3 times of use, will result in significant wear on the duel clutch.

Is this true? Not that I will use LC every day, but does it really damage the clutch in the long run?

wisesoul · 11-02-2013, 04:34 PM

Launching in any car will wear out the clutch, period. I'm fairly sure the F10 modulates clutch slip during launch, which will put wear on the clutch faster. Now if you only use it once in a while under warranty, I don't think you'll have any problems. The drivetrain is pretty robust, just don't use it at every stop light lol. (I don't even think you can do that, clutch temps will be through the roof and the car won't let you)

Jay-K · 11-02-2013, 09:49 PM

Just dont launch if its not necessary

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Launch when: a freaking jerk badass challenge you on a drag race lol

Orich · 11-02-2013, 09:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jay-K

Just dont launch if its not necessary

,
Launch when: a freaking jerk badass challenge you on a drag race lol

+1

avlnch · 11-02-2013, 10:54 PM

When you use launch control, it drops the clutch at high RPM's and then feathers the clutch for optimal wheel spin. Both of which isn't great for the clutch.

I used to use LC about once or twice a month in my E60 M5 and my clutch started to slip at around 40,000mi. That was with an SMG paired with a V10.

So.. just don't abuse the feature. Use it once in a while and your fine. I never used it much in previous M5's, but I have a feeling I will use it much more because you can no longer mash the throttle in the F10 M5. Which sucks.

Hoopumpers · 11-02-2013, 11:15 PM

Just modulate the throttle, and you'll be faster than LC anyway.

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wisesoul Savoir Faire 74 Rep 1,772 Posts Drives: 2013 BMW M5 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Los Angeles, Ca iTrader: (0)	Launching in any car will wear out the clutch, period. I'm fairly sure the F10 modulates clutch slip during launch, which will put wear on the clutch faster. Now if you only use it once in a while under warranty, I don't think you'll have any problems. The drivetrain is pretty robust, just don't use it at every stop light lol. (I don't even think you can do that, clutch temps will be through the roof and the car won't let you) __________________ Current: Alpine White F10 M5\|H&R springs\|12mm/10mm spacers\|Eisenmann Race Sold:Imola Yellow RS4-KW V3\|MTM 10mm spacers\|Hotchkis rear sway bar\|APR Stage 1\|Milltek Catless\|RNS-E\|Euro RS4 Flat bottom Steering Wheel Sold:E46 323i
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avlnch Lieutenant Colonel 127 Rep 1,622 Posts Drives: 2013 Individual M5 Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: South FL iTrader: (0)	When you use launch control, it drops the clutch at high RPM's and then feathers the clutch for optimal wheel spin. Both of which isn't great for the clutch. I used to use LC about once or twice a month in my E60 M5 and my clutch started to slip at around 40,000mi. That was with an SMG paired with a V10. So.. just don't abuse the feature. Use it once in a while and your fine. I never used it much in previous M5's, but I have a feeling I will use it much more because you can no longer mash the throttle in the F10 M5. Which sucks. __________________ 2013 BMW INDIVIDUAL ///M5 {Frozen Black/Amaro Brown/Amaro Brown Alcantara/White Contrast Stitching/Piano Black Trim}
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