06-19-2015, 12:02 AM | #1 |
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Launch Control
Those of us that are lucky to have passed our break in milestone, has anyone attempted Launch Control?
Is it even a "feature" of the F85/F86? |
06-19-2015, 06:47 AM | #2 |
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Yes, Launch Control is a feature of the F85/F86, but I haven't tried it yet. I need to find an open stretch of road, because I know this thing will shoot off like a rocket.
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I do get amazing acceleration from a "limit line" just by flooring it "normally" |
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06-19-2015, 11:40 AM | #4 |
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I'm not sure, but I know there is a section in the Owner's Manual that covers it.
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I'm in the same boat. I have just under 3k miles and am excited to give LC a try. Unfortunately, I haven't found the right place/time to give it a go yet. I'd like to try using the M app at the same time, to see what it gives me as my 0-60.
So far I've had some difficulty getting accurate info from the app... |
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06-19-2015, 02:46 PM | #7 |
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I just checked the manual:
To activate Launch Control: 1. Deactivate Dynamic Stability Control or activate M Dynamic mode. 2. Select Sequential mode with gear 1 and driving program 3. 3. With the engine running, firmly apply the brake with the left foot. 4. Depress the accelerator pedal far enough that a flag symbol us displayed in the instrument cluster. Keep accelerator pedal in this position. The starting engine speed adjusts. 5. Within 3 seconds, release the brake. The vehicle accelerates.
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Has anyone had success using the Launch Control? I tried to activate it a few times and I couldn't get the flag to appear on the dash.
I'm past my break-in period and I followed the instructions in my post above. Any suggestions???
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09-29-2015, 06:53 AM | #11 |
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I don't think this is the correct sequence for LC for the F85 X5M, but thanks anyway.
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09-29-2015, 06:54 AM | #12 |
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Did you use the steps listed in my Post #7 above? I couldn't get LC to activate using those steps.
Nice video by the way, and impressive times!
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The correct sequence should be as I posted in post #7 above. Those instructions were taken directly from the F85 X5M Owner's manual. It's a different set of steps than the DCT M5/M6.
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When I tried it, I didn't press the accelerator fully. That's probably why it didn't activate LC.
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Launch Control will put lots of stress on clutch and that's why 5000+ lb AWD X5M/X6M with 550+ lb-ft torque are not coming with DCT
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09-30-2015, 09:55 AM | #19 |
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Not sure launch control will add a thing to x5m performance. With AWD, there is little if any wheel slip. Also, as stated above, the benefit is lost on an automatic (vs dct) transmission. I would say, foot to the floor is a lot easier and just as effective.
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Finally got Launch Control to work...WOW, what a rush!!!
I wasn't pressing the accelerator pedal down far enough, which is why it wouldn't activate. I got the hang of it now!
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Now I want to go out and try!
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The difference is huge in yhe X5M Almost .5 seconds So yes, well worth it. |
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