[koroshiya]

I was bored last night - took a shot with my BB camera: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5vMN50MyQWU

Apologies for the bad quality, there was no lighting, and it was a shitty phone cam.

[jasonintoronto]

what's that icon that shows up when u pin the throttle?

[DimSum]

damnnnnnn I wonder how a DCT'ed V4 335i would run against a GTR!!

[koroshiya]

Originally Posted by jasonintoronto

what's that icon that shows up when u pin the throttle?

It's the Launch Control checkered flag icon, it lights up when the car is ready to be launched.

[koroshiya]

Originally Posted by DimSum

damnnnnnn I wonder how a DCT'ed V4 335i would run against a GTR!!

A GTR is way faster... it can do 1-100km/h in less than 4 secs. BUT, its tranny will break first if its driver uses Launch Control on it .

[DimSum]

Originally Posted by koroshiya

A GTR is way faster... it can do 1-100km/h in less than 4 secs. BUT, its tranny will break first if its driver uses Launch Control on it .

I heard it's not that bad, the updated software allows you to use launch control whenever.. but theres still that stupid blackbox.

Does the Z4 s35i with M-DCT have Launch Control?

[dryicerx]

I thought US spec bmw's launch control was limited to very low rpms, as compared to the high revving launch control on the euro spec cars, or am I confused?

Either way, excellent video!

[Kit523]

Originally Posted by DimSum

I heard it's not that bad, the updated software allows you to use launch control whenever.. but theres still that stupid blackbox.

Does the Z4 s35i with M-DCT have Launch Control?

yes

[dryicerx]

Originally Posted by dryicerx

I thought US spec bmw's launch control was limited to very low rpms, as compared to the high revving launch control on the euro spec cars, or am I confused?

Either way, excellent video!

Answering my own post, just realized that's a Canadian 335is, which makes sense.

[DimSum]

Originally Posted by Kit523

yes

omg sick....

[jasonintoronto]

USA's launch control is different?

[egtlover74]

Can you wirte how to use launch control step by step

[mkPOTO]

thats sweet

[ssaylor]

Originally Posted by egtlover74

Can you wirte how to use launch control step by step

from the owner's manual...

Launch Control

Launch Control enables an optimum accelera- tion when starting off on a road surface with good traction.

Do not use Launch Control too often; otherwise, the powerful stresses on the vehicle will lead to premature component wear.

Launch Control is available when the engine is at operating temperature, i.e. after driving con- tinuously for approx. 6.2 miles/10 km.

1. With the engine running, step on the brake with your left foot.
2. Activate Dynamic Traction Control (DTC), refer to page 90.
3. Activate Driving dynamics control, refer to page 62.
4. With the vehicle stationary, activate the manual mode and select 1st gear.
5. With your right foot, push the accelerator pedal past the resistance point. The engine speed for pulling away is adjusted. A flag symbol appears in the instrument cluster.
6. When you release the brake pedal, the vehi- cle accelerates. Keep the accelerator pedal floored.
7. The upshifting occurs automatically as long as you keep the accelerator pedal pressed past the resistance point.
Launch Control will be ready for use again after you drive a certain distance.
Launch Control is not available for use during the break-in phase, refer to page 126.
To maintain driving stability, keep DSC activated whenever possible.

[2kaccordocoupe]

I'm sure it's a blast to use. I have used it on both the e92 and e46 M3's

[TonyM4]

Hey guys, I have a 2011 335is with the 7speed dct, mileage on the car is 1220mi tried using launch control but with no luck.

I did the following in this order:

Depressed the brake
Turned on DTC (DTC is illuminated on the dash)
Pressed the sport button
Selected M1
(still holding brake) floored the gas pedal.

All that happens is the revs go up to about 1500 no Flag is ever displayed. If I let off the brake the car accelerates normally. Am I doing something wrong?

Thanks in advance for any help.

[TonyM4]

Originally Posted by tony335is

Hey guys, I have a 2011 335is with the 7speed dct, mileage on the car is 1220mi tried using launch control but with no luck.

I did the following in this order:

Depressed the brake
Turned on DTC (DTC is illuminated on the dash)
Pressed the sport button
Selected M1
(still holding brake) floored the gas pedal.

All that happens is the revs go up to about 1500 no Flag is ever displayed. If I let off the brake the car accelerates normally. Am I doing something wrong?

Thanks in advance for any help.

Well it finally worked I think the computer needed to sit idle for a while after passing 1200 miles in order to activate the function. Here's a quick video I took car. The car is still bone stock besides golf tee mod...

[DimSum]

Originally Posted by 2kaccordocoupe

I'm sure it's a blast to use. I have used it on both the e92 and e46 M3's

But the clutch is an arm and a leg to replace..