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01-04-2014, 01:17 PM | #1 |
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Weather conditions for launch control / wheel spin question
Featured on BIMMERPOST.com Anyway, I've not tried it yet due to road conditions, but I'm wondering if launch control will ever work over here or just result in a mass of wheel spin, do you need really warm dry conditions and tyres? It's not like I'm desperate to go mental, just would be good to try it as I've paid for it..... |
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I am experiencing the same issues. I was giving her a spirited push the other day and was amazed by how often the traction light kept lighting my dash up. I'm not concerned as it just reminds me of the power that lies beneath. It makes me smile as I know once the roads are warm and dry I will get an idea of what I really own. As for the launch control then I doubt I would ever use it regardless of conditions. I had it in my E92 M3 which had DCT. I never used it but I could see where it would benefit when searching for a rapid start. In the M5 I imagine I would just pop her into M2 which in my car has most of the nannies switched off and S3.....just floor the pedal and wow. Last edited by Stiggly; 01-04-2014 at 01:34 PM.. |
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its been colder here in Dallas (teens to 50s) and today was finally near 70... I was able to put a lot more power down rolling on a highway on ramp in 2nd/3rd gears - car catapulted forward without any spin... These PSSs hate colder weather but as it warms up it's oh so nice. Can't wait until spring to get these tires sticky again!
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see the other thread were he totalled his car...
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