Launch Control in a 650 COUPE

[JBF650]

Well, I couldn't help myself... I decided to try this LC malarkey for myself. I happened to be in the country on the weekend so was quite safe , big, wide, empty straight roads... so if it went pear shaped.... there was little chance of anything more than my red face …

what fun!!! A few repeat attempts to see how accurate the claimed 0-100klms in 4.2 secs actually proved fairly accurate. What was more impressive to me was the continued thrust from 100Klms to serious license cancelling speeds!!! 200klms comes up very very quickly. Does anyone else notice this with their 650's? ie they can do an impressive 0-100klms sprints in an impressive time but its their onward thrust that's far more intoxicating to me. I've not have any modifications done to my car. Its completely standard. Suffice to say its plenty powerful for me.
Also I would say flicking into sport+ mode while cruising and jumping on throttle produces the same volcanic thrust.

I assume LC puts a fair amount of strain on the drive train so wont really be making a habit of driving the car like this. I wanted to see LC for myself in a real world application.

[itzjoker]

I know that thrust feeling. I just went Bm3 Stage 2 and every time the car shifts it just keeps pulling harder.

edit: Anyone know how to enable Launch Control on a 2013?

[doggboy]

Originally Posted by itzjoker

I know that thrust feeling. I just went Bm3 Stage 2 and every time the car shifts it just keeps pulling harder.

edit: Anyone know how to enable Launch Control on a 2013?

It should already be active if you have an Msport, but you can code it with bimmercode.

[itzjoker]

Originally Posted by doggboy

It should already be active if you have an Msport, but you can code it with bimmercode.

I've read that it was only active on 2014+ models? Luckily I have both Msport and Bimmercode

[JBF650]

Originally Posted by itzjoker

I know that thrust feeling. I just went Bm3 Stage 2 and every time the car shifts it just keeps pulling harder.

edit: Anyone know how to enable Launch Control on a 2013?

it should be they same as my 2015 car yes?..??

ie
select sport + mode
push the gear selector over into manual mode
come to a stop or have the car stationary
push the brake very firmly
and push accelerator pedal all the way down while pushing down on the brake
a Launch control 'active' message will come up on the message centre

then when you are ready release the brake and keep your foot planted all the way down on the accelerator for as long as you dare..... its terrific!

[Qsilver7]

Originally Posted by itzjoker

edit: Anyone know how to enable Launch Control on a 2013?

You’ve probably figured it out by now if you have it or not...but for those that question if they do...there’s a real easy way to find out if you have it or not.

Since the iDrive’s owners manual is specific to your car...just go to VEHICLE INFO —-> OWNERS MANUAL —-> then start to type L A U N C H into the keyword box. If your car has this feature...the owners manual will have instructions. If you don’t have it....launch control won’t be mentioned in your iDrive owners manual.

[SheriGoddart33]

Originally Posted by Qsilver7

You’ve probably figured it out by now if you have it or not...but for those that question if they do...there’s a real easy way to find out if you have it or not.

Since the iDrive’s owners manual is specific to your car...just go to VEHICLE INFO —-> OWNERS MANUAL —-> then start to type L A U N C H into the keyword box. If your car has this feature...the owners manual will have instructions. If you don’t have it....launch control won’t be mentioned in your iDrive owners manual.

Thank you very much, found on my car, emotions 2 times more!