Launch Control

Hammer91 · 10-15-2013, 08:17 PM

Does anyone else have issues with LC? I was so tired of reading many reviews of how hard and random it is to use LC so decided to try it since just got my 1200 mile service completed. You do have to get the car warmed up. I programmed my M2 button for manual 3 mode with DSC and MDM both off, so quick double push gets that set. Light touch on brake, gearshift forward, flags signal launch control active, accelerator to floor, foot off brake, ready to go. Release gearshift and keep accelerator to floor and off you go. I only let go once, but was able to easily enter LC active mode many times with no problem. It never "didn't" activate.

I still think I prefer to use D3 mode with MDM engaged and just floor it, seems to stay straighter and less wheel spin at start, shifts seem the same as LC.

Curious what others think?

Bimmer6 · 10-15-2013, 08:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Hammer91

Does anyone else have issues with LC? I was so tired of reading many reviews of how hard and random it is to use LC so decided to try it since just got my 1200 mile service completed. You do have to get the car warmed up. I programmed my M2 button for manual 3 mode with DSC and MDM both off, so quick double push gets that set. Light touch on brake, gearshift forward, flags signal launch control active, accelerator to floor, foot off brake, ready to go. Release gearshift and keep accelerator to floor and off you go. I only let go once, but was able to easily enter LC active mode many times with no problem. It never "didn't" activate.

I still think I prefer to use D3 mode with MDM engaged and just floor it, seems to stay straighter and less wheel spin at start, shifts seem the same as LC.

Curious what others think?

Pain in the rear not worth the hassle too complicated. Not intuitive at all. Best of luck with it.

ColdList · 10-15-2013, 08:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Bimmer6

Pain in the rear not worth the hassle too complicated. Not intuitive at all. Best of luck with it.

Agreed. It is not Launch "Control" in any sense of the word anyway. As the OP said, it spins.

URBAN LEGEND · 10-15-2013, 08:45 PM

I believe it has 800 steps so that people don't use it.

Looks good at COTA test drives and marketing. Your competitor in the Ford Mustang V6 will be gone by the time you get that thrash set.

Rob///M5 · 10-15-2013, 11:35 PM

I'm faster with DSC off in S3 and modulating throttle. LC is disappointing.

py0413 · 10-15-2013, 11:41 PM

Maybe they designed it to prevent people abusing the car?

bobafettt · 10-16-2013, 07:35 AM

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Originally Posted by ColdList

Agreed. It is not Launch "Control" in any sense of the word anyway. As the OP said, it spins.

the spin rate is set to a maximum of 17%

ColdList · 10-16-2013, 07:54 AM

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Originally Posted by bobafettt

the spin rate is set to a maximum of 17%

Try and adjust it. Still can't get it to launch properly. And there is a TINY percentage of owners who will ever figure that out anyway.

I can launch way better in D3/MDM.

bobafettt · 10-16-2013, 08:12 AM

not sure the spin rate for LC can be adjusted...
coding?

Northern X5M · 10-16-2013, 09:07 AM

LC is useless as tits on a boar.
Spins so bad, what is the point?
It is one thing to piss with it on your own and given time.
In a race situation or at the track it is near impossible to activate. Especially if you want to lower the RPMs. Starting out at 3500 RPM is crazy, I hope when the tunes come out we can lower the default RPM.

akh23456 · 10-16-2013, 09:09 AM

After i got my DCT tuned by Evolve i don't spin as bad as i did stock. The DCT actually feels like its doing alot more work to stop the wheels from spinning. I will try and get a go pro video of it soon to show you guys.

thebishman · 10-16-2013, 10:26 AM

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Originally Posted by bobafettt

not sure the spin rate for LC can be adjusted...
coding?

You can adjust the launch rpm by using the cruise control switch.
Bish

Charlie Brown · 10-18-2013, 09:47 AM

LC was a little frustrating at first because I was trying it in 40F deg ambient temps. Never worked and dealer couldn't figure out why. Once the ambient temps are above 40F and the temp gauge shows normal operating temps, LC is easy and quick to engage as often as I desired. Takes me literally 2 seconds to engage LC.

However, as others have found, it is not the quickest method of accelerating an M5 on the street. I've used every setting on the street and track. Best results for me are always D3 and MDM. YMMV.

M54ccibo · 10-18-2013, 10:30 AM

LC = Fail.

DSC off, S3 modulate throttle FTW.

10-15-2013, 08:17 PM	#1
Hammer91 Private 36 Rep 84 Posts Drives: 2021 BMW M5 Comp Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Wichita KS iTrader: (0)	Launch Control Does anyone else have issues with LC? I was so tired of reading many reviews of how hard and random it is to use LC so decided to try it since just got my 1200 mile service completed. You do have to get the car warmed up. I programmed my M2 button for manual 3 mode with DSC and MDM both off, so quick double push gets that set. Light touch on brake, gearshift forward, flags signal launch control active, accelerator to floor, foot off brake, ready to go. Release gearshift and keep accelerator to floor and off you go. I only let go once, but was able to easily enter LC active mode many times with no problem. It never "didn't" activate. I still think I prefer to use D3 mode with MDM engaged and just floor it, seems to stay straighter and less wheel spin at start, shifts seem the same as LC. Curious what others think?
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URBAN LEGEND Rocky 412 Rep 3,085 Posts Drives: 16 M5, 18 ZL1 1LE, 18 M3 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Brenham TX iTrader: (0)	I believe it has 800 steps so that people don't use it. Looks good at COTA test drives and marketing. Your competitor in the Ford Mustang V6 will be gone by the time you get that thrash set.
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Rob///M5 Major 76 Rep 1,341 Posts Drives: 2013 M5 SSII Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: San Diego iTrader: (0) Garage List 2013 BMW M5 [10.00]	I'm faster with DSC off in S3 and modulating throttle. LC is disappointing. __________________
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py0413 Major 110 Rep 1,291 Posts Drives: Slow Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: BC iTrader: (2)	Maybe they designed it to prevent people abusing the car? __________________ Must stop eating..............
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bobafettt Second Lieutenant 8 Rep 222 Posts Drives: 2014 M5 CP Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Michigan iTrader: (0)	not sure the spin rate for LC can be adjusted... coding?
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Northern X5M Captain 104 Rep 806 Posts Drives: 2014 Tanzanite Blue M5 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Edmonton, Alberta, Canada iTrader: (0)	LC is useless as tits on a boar. Spins so bad, what is the point? It is one thing to piss with it on your own and given time. In a race situation or at the track it is near impossible to activate. Especially if you want to lower the RPMs. Starting out at 3500 RPM is crazy, I hope when the tunes come out we can lower the default RPM. __________________ 2014 ///M5 CP Tanzanite Blue/Cohiba - 11.15 @ 128.8 & 1.84 60' (2150' DA) - BPM Tune - MSR Intake - SSP DCT - SS DPs & HFC Mid Pipes/X-Over - E Race Muffs - 19" MT DRs... On to a new home.
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akh23456 All I do is Win... Eat Race Sleep 152 Rep 2,184 Posts Drives: 2018 Range 2011 M3 2019 600lt Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: South Jersey iTrader: (2) Garage List 2019 McLaren 600 LT [0.00] 2011 e90 M3 [0.00] 2018 Range Rover Au ... [0.00]	After i got my DCT tuned by Evolve i don't spin as bad as i did stock. The DCT actually feels like its doing alot more work to stop the wheels from spinning. I will try and get a go pro video of it soon to show you guys. __________________ Rs7 : 10.4 133.50 with a 1.7 60ft Toyo R888 F10 M5: 11.308 131.96 with a 1.9 60ft Street Tires E90 M3: 11.2 126.7 with a 1.8 60ft Street Tires
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Charlie Brown Lieutenant 53 Rep 563 Posts Drives: F10 M5 Azurite Black Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: USA iTrader: (1)	LC was a little frustrating at first because I was trying it in 40F deg ambient temps. Never worked and dealer couldn't figure out why. Once the ambient temps are above 40F and the temp gauge shows normal operating temps, LC is easy and quick to engage as often as I desired. Takes me literally 2 seconds to engage LC. However, as others have found, it is not the quickest method of accelerating an M5 on the street. I've used every setting on the street and track. Best results for me are always D3 and MDM. YMMV.
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M54ccibo Major 85 Rep 1,489 Posts Drives: '16 GT4 Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Orange County, CA iTrader: (0)	LC = Fail. DSC off, S3 modulate throttle FTW. __________________ Current: '16 GT4 Past ///Ms: '13 F10 M5, Alpine Weiss III/Sakhir Orange Full '10 E60 M5, Space Gray/Black
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