08-15-2019, 12:07 PM | #1 |
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How wary should I be of launch control
I have never done a full bore launch in my car. A BMW mechanic that I was talking to advised me to steer clear of launch control if I cared about my clutch (which I do).
Clearly, a full bore launch will put strain on the car but how wary should I be? I'm highly unlikely to be doing this more than once or twice but I'd like to try it if I can do so without stressing my car unduly. |
08-15-2019, 07:27 PM | #3 |
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Launch Control & DCT
Per Bmw M5 Owners Manual :
Hints “Component wear : Do not use Launch Control too often; otherwise, this may result in premature wear of components due to the high stress placed on the vehicle.◀” “Do not use Launch Control during the break-in” Cheers Bruce |
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08-21-2019, 11:01 PM | #5 |
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Yes, don't even bother, it was poorly implemented by BMW, doesn't work well at all.
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09-16-2019, 07:10 PM | #7 |
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Agreed; never tried it but the TC light comes on all the time anyways; seen enough reviews to know it's hit or miss.
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It's just like dropping the clutch in a manual car. I used in my M5 but was useless, last thing you need to do in the M5 is spin the tires as they will keep spinning making a slower acceleration in 1st and 2nd.
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In the E60 mine was good...but after this read...will steer clear in the F10.
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