Launch Control on the new Z4

dcs2k · 10-16-2009, 12:51 PM

Anyone tried it out successfully?

evanirene · 10-16-2009, 01:10 PM

i dont even know how to use it><

Vintage · 10-16-2009, 01:17 PM

me too - no clue how to use it and don't really care

mav5125 · 10-16-2009, 06:15 PM

Ok here's how it goes...

1. put in manual mode (for those who have dct)
2. put in sport +
3. press brake
4. floor the throttle. the engine speed will be establish (i think the rpm will hold at some number). Then in the instrument panel will show a little checked flag.

5. let go of the brake but keep the accelerator floored. (gearbox will shift up automatically).

(as long as you've keep flooring the throttle then launch control will kick in. The idea is for this to work you have to floor it)

Just don't do it too many times. Will be nice to try out though.

kudac63 · 10-16-2009, 08:21 PM

ive tried that before on a drag race and its work.. yes true the checked flag was showed up. i got 13.21 for quarter mile

Alext · 10-16-2009, 08:41 PM

13.21 is an excellent time for stock.

flpnout · 10-17-2009, 12:11 AM

I assume launch control is only for DCT?

Alext · 10-17-2009, 12:39 AM

Yes only for DCT.

BlueZ4AZ · 10-19-2009, 06:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kudac63

ive tried that before on a drag race and its work.. yes true the checked flag was showed up. i got 13.21 for quarter mile

What was your 0-60 time?

kudac63 · 10-19-2009, 06:47 PM

not sure.. never tested it before

bavarian19 · 10-19-2009, 08:08 PM

sweet!

evanirene · 10-19-2009, 09:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kudac63

ive tried that before on a drag race and its work.. yes true the checked flag was showed up. i got 13.21 for quarter mile

you've done a great job

kudac63 · 10-21-2009, 07:57 PM

i just install the jb3 and i got 12.77..

Vintage · 10-21-2009, 09:34 PM

wow

Ur_Up · 10-21-2009, 09:57 PM

I was reading reviews and articles on the net and found that Car and Driver magazine achieved a 0-100 in 4.8sec with DCT!

Can't wait for my 35 to arrive in 3 weeks, Launch control feature sounds the part! See if i can pull up a 4.75 to 100! lol

dcs2k · 10-22-2009, 12:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kudac63

i just install the jb3 and i got 12.77..

which map were you running on to get 12.77?

kudac63 · 10-22-2009, 06:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sg-e89

which map were you running on to get 12.77?

it was map 7

Alext · 10-22-2009, 06:16 AM

How did the JB3 install go?

JeF4y · 10-22-2009, 08:57 AM

There should be a flag or pair of checkered flags or something that flashes on the dash when Launch Control is active.

It also won't work until the break-in period is complete, and unless the vehicle has been driven for 6 miles according to the MOM.

Memphis1 · 10-22-2009, 10:33 AM

car and driver say that 4.8 is with rollout

Vintage · 10-22-2009, 11:02 AM

I may try the launch control just to see the checkered flags waving.

teagueAMX · 10-22-2009, 06:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kudac63

not sure.. never tested it before

I believe the 60 foot time is shown on the slip they gave you following your run at the strip.

10-16-2009, 12:51 PM	#1
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