Am I the only launch control 'virgin'? LOL

tranquility · 04-10-2013, 02:12 PM

To date I've had this car for close to 3 years, nearing 100,000kms (62,000miles) but I've never tried LC, mainly because I'm too lazy to find that empty stretch of road w/o any cops around.

Anyone else a LC virgin and if yes do you plan to pop your cherry someday?

InsanePineapple · 04-10-2013, 02:32 PM

Nope, and nope

nicknaz · 04-10-2013, 04:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tranquility

To date I've had this car for close to 3 years, nearing 100,000kms (62,000miles) but I've never tried LC, mainly because I'm too lazy to find that empty stretch of road w/o any cops around.

launch doesn't mean speed. If there's no

around to hear the tires spin you are golden

BMWZ4RIDER · 04-10-2013, 04:24 PM

I plan on giving it a try but it's difficult to find the space.

z4z4z4 · 04-10-2013, 06:37 PM

Virgin here. Too scared to launch.

VailM3 · 04-11-2013, 12:40 AM

I still havent used it. It really is pointless option especially in Switzerland

ZheHbKa · 04-11-2013, 06:15 AM

its not that great, u can launch the car better urself

SchweiZ4 · 04-11-2013, 09:31 AM

Never tried too. I will probably soon..
I am just waiting for the right car at the right red light

Just a reminder for those tempted to try:

1. Within the engine running, depress the brake pedal with your left foot.
2. Activate the SPORT+ program of the Dynamic Driving Control
3. With the vehicle stationary, activate manual mode and select 1st gear
4. Press the accelerator all the way down. The engine speed when driving off is controlled. A flag symbol appears in the instrument cluster.
5. The vehicle accelerates when you release the brake pedal. Keep the accelerator pressed all the way down.
6. The transmission shifts up automatically as long as the accelerator is pressed all the way down.

Requirements:
- Launch Control is available when the enfine is at operating temperature, i.e., after driving continuously for at least 6 miles/10 km.
- Launch Control can only be used after the break-in phase.

Nkc · 04-11-2013, 11:21 AM

you can launch it for as long as under 100km if you want to give it a go. Just give's you a good feel for the first 2 gears. What's more fun is disabling the traction, put it on M1 and rip it round and round. Nice to smell some burning tires from time to time.

04-10-2013, 02:12 PM	#1
tranquility sportscars only 3234 Rep 3,193 Posts Drives: 2011 Z4 sDrive 35i Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Montréal iTrader: (0)	Am I the only launch control 'virgin'? LOL To date I've had this car for close to 3 years, nearing 100,000kms (62,000miles) but I've never tried LC, mainly because I'm too lazy to find that empty stretch of road w/o any cops around. Anyone else a LC virgin and if yes do you plan to pop your cherry someday?
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InsanePineapple Shenanigans 81 Rep 1,252 Posts Drives: See Signature Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Austin, TX iTrader: (1)	Nope, and nope __________________ [Current] Tesla Model 3 Performance [Retired] Audi R8 V10 6MT, BMW i3 BEV, BMW i3 REx, BMW Z4 sDrive35i DCT, BMW 335i Coupe 6MT
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BMWZ4RIDER BMWZ4Rider 68 Rep 801 Posts Drives: 2009 BMW Z4 35i Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Cape Cod, MA iTrader: (0)	I plan on giving it a try but it's difficult to find the space. __________________ 2009 BMW Z4 35i/SMG/DCT/Premium,Cold, Sound PK/Com Acc/Ash/PDC/Wind Deflector/Smoked Reflectors/Red Calipers/Cl Mask/M Series Grill/6000K LED's/De-Badged/M Pedals/CF Mirrors-Engine Cover/Stubby/20% Tint/H8 LED's/LCI Side Markers/Sniper Sprint Spoiler/VMR V710/H&R Sport Springs/KN.
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z4z4z4 Lieutenant 45 Rep 547 Posts Drives: 2002 M3 Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: mild mediterranean breezes iTrader: (1)	Too Scared! Virgin here. Too scared to launch. __________________ Sold 2011 Z4, kept 2002 M3 PM for various e89 parts 4sale. Last edited by z4z4z4; 02-04-2015 at 01:39 AM..
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VailM3 Captain 61 Rep 766 Posts Drives: 2011 Z4 35is Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Geneva Switzerland iTrader: (0)	I still havent used it. It really is pointless option especially in Switzerland
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ZheHbKa Lieutenant Colonel 77 Rep 1,793 Posts Drives: the Wind Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: NYC iTrader: (0) Garage List 2014 BMW 335 Xi [10.00]	its not that great, u can launch the car better urself __________________ 2014 F30 335 X-Drive \| 6-MT \| Alpine White/Coral Red \| ZMM ZDH ZDA \|
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SchweiZ4 Private First Class 52 Rep 177 Posts Drives: F15 X5 M50d Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: France iTrader: (0)	Never tried too. I will probably soon.. I am just waiting for the right car at the right red light Just a reminder for those tempted to try: 1. Within the engine running, depress the brake pedal with your left foot. 2. Activate the SPORT+ program of the Dynamic Driving Control 3. With the vehicle stationary, activate manual mode and select 1st gear 4. Press the accelerator all the way down. The engine speed when driving off is controlled. A flag symbol appears in the instrument cluster. 5. The vehicle accelerates when you release the brake pedal. Keep the accelerator pressed all the way down. 6. The transmission shifts up automatically as long as the accelerator is pressed all the way down. Requirements: - Launch Control is available when the enfine is at operating temperature, i.e., after driving continuously for at least 6 miles/10 km. - Launch Control can only be used after the break-in phase.
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Nkc NOOB 1601 Rep 1,356 Posts Drives: Cars Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: @BMWclassicdivision iTrader: (0)	you can launch it for as long as under 100km if you want to give it a go. Just give's you a good feel for the first 2 gears. What's more fun is disabling the traction, put it on M1 and rip it round and round. Nice to smell some burning tires from time to time. __________________ @BMWclassicdivision
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