***FOR OPTIMAL LAUNCH*** 1. Drive around for 6miles then let trans cool for 5 minutes. ***DONT TOUCH THE STEERING WHEEL KEEP IT STRAIGHT*** 2. Put car into Sport+ 3. Using left foot mash and hold break. Using Right foot press gas to floor know as Kickback (you will feel it click) 4. Wait 3 seconds then let go of the break and just hold on for your life!!
@@vibez1190 haven’t had the time to actually try it yet since I’m on stage 1 tune w stock charge pipe but I found this on a thread--- Sport automatic transmission: Launch Control The concept Launch Control enables optimum acceleration on surfaces with good traction. Hints Component wear Do not use Launch Control too often; otherwise, this may result in premature wear of components due to the high stress placed on the vehicle. Did not use Launch Control during the breakin period. To increase vehicle stability, activate DSC again as soon as possible. An experienced driver may be able to achieve better acceleration values in DSC OFF mode. Requirements Launch Control is available when the engine is warmed up, that is, after uninterrupted driving of at least 6 miles/10 km. To start with Launch Control do not steer the steering wheel. Start with launch control While the engine is running: 1. Press button or select with the Driving Dynamics Control Sport+. TRACTION is displayed in the instrument cluster and the indicator lamp for DSC OFF lights up. 2. Engage gear S. 3. With the left foot, forcefully press down on the brake. 4. Press and hold down the accelerator pedal beyond the resistance point at the full throttle position. A flag symbol appears in the instrument cluster. 5. The starting engine speed adjusts. Within 3 seconds, release the brake. Before using Launch Control, allow the transmission to cool down for approx. 5 minutes. Launch Control adjusts to the surrounding conditions, e.g., wet pavement, when used again.
@@vibez1190 another thing ur car must have SAT (sports automatic transmission) if not u can enable launch control via bimmer code there’s plenty of videos how to do it
Wow interesting, great video, so with the gas pedal are you holding the RPMs at approx. 2500 or did you simply smash the gas pedal all the way down including kick down switch and computer does the rest ?
Just hold left brake down hard with left foot and then smash gas pedal all the way to the floor and keep it there. U feel a button depress under accellerator. You then see checkered flash on dash amd the words “ launch control activated.“. U then have three seconds to let go of the brake. Then just hold gas to the floor. It does the rest. Do it 1-3 times and you will see it is super easy. It bangs off redline in each gear all the way to like 80 mph. Really fun.
@@3rkowtf669 forgot to mention. Be in sport+. Pull gear level to the left. Make sure it says 1s. Not 1m. Then move ahead as mentioned. It is real easy.
Doesn’t sport plus deactivate awd and force it to the rear wheel? Thank you for the video, I just picked up a 18 m series and had no clue how to use launch control, I will be experimenting today!
Do you need to have sport plus to be able to do it, I just got a 320i M sport rental with the automatic but it hasn't got sport plus. Thanks for the video.
You dont "need" it. but it always comes in one package. BMW will put on both, or turn off both. In other words, if you dont have sport+ you definitly dont have LC. i had a rental 116i that had Sport+ my own f30 320i high executive does not. its an option you had to pick from the dealer, not sure which exactly. Either way, its possible to get it activated. it costs about 50 bucks for someone with the right tools to set it up. Sport+ and Launch control can both be activated. Its also possible to XHP flash your automatic gear box, which is a seperate thing. it makes you go through gears in a sportier way (when in sport or sport+) but since yours is a rental, i'd assume they wouldnt like if you did that :')
Just bought a bow 640i 2013 M package (PWG), do you know if it comes equipped with Launch control? (haven't had the chance to try it since it came with some outer damage which is being fixed at the moment).
@@hayden3913 No, before you let go of the brake and mash the gas pedal you have to wait for the turbos to spool up as you’re about to launch it. It’s better to do this to get the best time possible
short answer is yes. especially in turbo charged applications. allows the turbo to spool up and produce usable boost at launch as opposed to very little or no boost when you start from idle.
@@motormusic1 are you talking about what it revs at launch control, or what the redline is at, if ur saying why does it redline at 4K. Diesel engines just don’t rev high ever. Any gigantic diesel truck, to a tiny little 1.0l diesel in like a golf. The reason being is that diesels make there power and torque waaay lower then a petrol engine. My cars peak torque is 5200 rpm and peak power is 6600 rpm, were as peak torque in a diesel could be like 2k rpm and peak power is like 3500 rpm. The fuel is much more efficiently burned, plus the super high compression of the engine, causes the low revs.
Hello, I have a BMW 320dA GT (F34), I have seen that it has launch control because I get the flag. I also heard that you can adjust the amount of rpm you want to start from the steering wheel, using the speed control knob, is this possible in my car? Or would you just need to release the brake at the desired rpm to start? I can not leave the revolutions fixed if I keep the accelerator fully depressed? I do something wrong? or should I wait longer with the accelerator pressed? ... for fear I always let go ejjejeje
Waittt!? So i just bought my first bmw.. and u telling me moving the shift knob to manual quickly will still shift automatically..it just activates launch?
Willie Gonzalez nah you have to floor it completely right away and you lol feel the pedal click the kick down switch and that’s when the launch control will pop up on the dash
Driver Mod Garage oh! I was trying to do it today but I got scared didn’t wana mess up the brakes or something. So I hold the brake hard. Then I press on the accelerator hard as well. As soon as I see the flag let go of the brake and continue to floor it correct ? Lol
doesn't make sense, you say to activate launch control you need to floor the accelerator to kick back...wouldn't that redline the rpm to 7...or are you lifting after you see flag back to 2600rpm?
Davey Daves Lol no car with launch control will hit 7000rpm, that’s just too much load on the transmission and will probably really shorten the life span of it .Cars that come with launch control will come with a rpm limiter that it’ll stop at regardless of how long/much you press on the accelerator, its usually at 3500 rpm , sportier cars will allow you to customize the rev limiter to allow for the best launch
@@jordandorsey4819 enter the N54 335 a guy I know has. He launches at 6500 most of the time. Also, 034 Motorsport (tuner) goes up to aroud 6k iirc for the supercharged B8 and B8.5 S4 as well as other SC models.
Can you do it with Transmission in M mode or just S mode? I tried it tonight, but didn't work. Probably because I didn't hit the kickdown when I pressed the gas
Hello I have a 325d 2017 i tried couple times to do that. It lunchs pretty well but the launch control light doesent go on. Do i have the launch control?
You only have launch control if your car has the shifters on the steering and Sport plus mode. Check if the gear says S1 when you’re launching, otherwise it may not work.
Launching with a 15 mile range, I love the dedication lmao
ending up with 16 left after a couple of launches )))
He’s launching himself to a gas station😂
Less fuel = less weight = faster launch
@@TehDutchStar This is why my dad looses weight before drag races XDdd
Mabe he only has race fuel ⛽️
Best how to 3 series launch control video! You explain the whole process in detail and still keep it simple. Thanks!
***FOR OPTIMAL LAUNCH***
1. Drive around for 6miles then let trans cool for 5 minutes.
***DONT TOUCH THE STEERING WHEEL KEEP IT STRAIGHT***
2. Put car into Sport+
3. Using left foot mash and hold break. Using Right foot press gas to floor know as Kickback (you will feel it click)
4. Wait 3 seconds then let go of the break and just hold on for your life!!
Is it the gas paddle must press until the click? If no launch control wont work?
i can only “brake boost” launch control doesn’t work for me it doesn’t pop up. if i floor the pedal it does a burnout.
@@ahmedabdulrahman9584 same bro did you get how to do it
@@vibez1190 haven’t had the time to actually try it yet since I’m on stage 1 tune w stock charge pipe but I found this on a thread---
Sport automatic transmission: Launch Control
The concept
Launch Control enables optimum acceleration on surfaces with good traction.
Hints
Component wear
Do not use Launch Control too often; otherwise, this may result in premature wear of components due to the high stress placed on the vehicle.
Did not use Launch Control during the breakin period.
To increase vehicle stability, activate DSC again as soon as possible.
An experienced driver may be able to achieve better acceleration values in DSC OFF mode.
Requirements
Launch Control is available when the engine is warmed up, that is, after uninterrupted driving of at least 6 miles/10 km.
To start with Launch Control do not steer the steering wheel.
Start with launch control
While the engine is running:
1. Press button or select with the Driving Dynamics Control Sport+. TRACTION is displayed in the instrument cluster and the indicator lamp for DSC OFF lights up.
2. Engage gear S.
3. With the left foot, forcefully press down on the brake.
4. Press and hold down the accelerator pedal beyond the resistance point at the full throttle position. A flag symbol appears in the instrument cluster.
5. The starting engine speed adjusts. Within 3 seconds, release the brake. Before using Launch Control, allow the transmission to cool down for approx. 5 minutes. Launch Control adjusts to the surrounding conditions, e.g., wet pavement, when used again.
@@vibez1190 another thing ur car must have SAT (sports automatic transmission) if not u can enable launch control via bimmer code there’s plenty of videos how to do it
Do i have to have no gas ?
“Oh nice..” *cop drives by😂 thx for the tutorial btw. Nice and easy and quick to the point.
Demonstrating launch control, getting about 5s to 100. That's mighty.
Crazy part is that it was raining. Imagine this on a dry day with sticky tires...
@@bimmer.sh0ts low 5s high 4s and maybe inching to mid 4s with every part being perfect.
I had my BMW for 5 years and never knew about this 😅
Can’t blame you bro these gas prices are crap
Thank you! Will try this out!
"oh nice" 😂😂😂😂😂😂 love it
My guy mine just did a burn out😂 did you have to press the gas all the way down quick or could you do it slowly
I got a rwd 335 and my shit do a burnout lmao
You have to already have driven 6 miles
His has X drive like mine.. so it’s AWD which means no spinning. Your RWD so you will do a burnout lol
Wow interesting, great video, so with the gas pedal are you holding the RPMs at approx. 2500 or did you simply smash the gas pedal all the way down including kick down switch and computer does the rest ?
3rkowtf kick down switch let it load on the converter and go
Just hold left brake down hard with left foot and then smash gas pedal all the way to the floor and keep it there. U feel a button depress under accellerator. You then see checkered flash on dash amd the words “ launch control activated.“. U then have three seconds to let go of the brake. Then just hold gas to the floor. It does the rest. Do it 1-3 times and you will see it is super easy. It bangs off redline in each gear all the way to like 80 mph. Really fun.
@@jschauer31 Thank you much. 👍
@@3rkowtf669 forgot to mention. Be in sport+. Pull gear level to the left. Make sure it says 1s. Not 1m. Then move ahead as mentioned. It is real easy.
@@jschauer31 Will give it a try, thank you.
One to try tomorrow morning
I tried doing this in my 335i and it just did a burnout lol
Will try this and see if mine has it. May have to code it in. Anyway to find out from the Vin???
Doesn’t sport plus deactivate awd and force it to the rear wheel? Thank you for the video, I just picked up a 18 m series and had no clue how to use launch control, I will be experimenting today!
To what I heard no. However it gives some power to the rear more than front
@@ahmedabdulrahman9584does the bmw x4 (2015) have launch control?
How do i change the boost solenoid on this car bro bro
Ahhhhh... these cars are addicting.
I know this is a old video but I did all of this and I can’t get launch control to pop up
Do you need to have sport plus to be able to do it, I just got a 320i M sport rental with the automatic but it hasn't got sport plus. Thanks for the video.
You dont "need" it. but it always comes in one package. BMW will put on both, or turn off both.
In other words, if you dont have sport+ you definitly dont have LC.
i had a rental 116i that had Sport+
my own f30 320i high executive does not.
its an option you had to pick from the dealer, not sure which exactly.
Either way, its possible to get it activated. it costs about 50 bucks for someone with the right tools to set it up. Sport+ and Launch control can both be activated.
Its also possible to XHP flash your automatic gear box, which is a seperate thing. it makes you go through gears in a sportier way (when in sport or sport+)
but since yours is a rental, i'd assume they wouldnt like if you did that :')
does the 2016 228i have launch control? [f22, n26 engine]
Just bought a bow 640i 2013 M package (PWG), do you know if it comes equipped with Launch control? (haven't had the chance to try it since it came with some outer damage which is being fixed at the moment).
does the 2011 e90 328i xdrive come with launch control?
bmw 218i f22 automatic have launch control?
That is the most hideous bmw interior to be known to mankind. That brown trim does not go well with the red seats. They’re polar opposites.
You should wait a second before you launch the car, because the turbos need to spool up.
Wait a second after launching it once already? Wdym?
@@hayden3913 No, before you let go of the brake and mash the gas pedal you have to wait for the turbos to spool up as you’re about to launch it. It’s better to do this to get the best time possible
Are you in Westchester, NY??
Does this launch control give u some type of boost or advantage VS putting in on Sport and just flooring it ?
short answer is yes. especially in turbo charged applications. allows the turbo to spool up and produce usable boost at launch as opposed to very little or no boost when you start from idle.
@@innominate1 is it also hard on your car though?
@@mrbrainchild7637 yeah if you do it all day, but a little fun here and there with proper shifts shouldn't be a problem
This dosent fuck up the trans?? i have a 320 f30 i dont wanna fuck it up
does this work with a base 2015 428i?
F10 550i 2011 has it?
Mmm interesting, I have a 2013 330dx and the revs are at 4k.. Why are they different?
you can ajust them with the scroll wheel on the left from your steerong wheel.
Your car is diesel, hence why
Um, maybe because... it’s a diesel..
@@slowspecv69 Um.. or maybe as someone's said it's because the scroll wheel adjusts it..
@@motormusic1 are you talking about what it revs at launch control, or what the redline is at, if ur saying why does it redline at 4K. Diesel engines just don’t rev high ever. Any gigantic diesel truck, to a tiny little 1.0l diesel in like a golf. The reason being is that diesels make there power and torque waaay lower then a petrol engine. My cars peak torque is 5200 rpm and peak power is 6600 rpm, were as peak torque in a diesel could be like 2k rpm and peak power is like 3500 rpm. The fuel is much more efficiently burned, plus the super high compression of the engine, causes the low revs.
Hello, I have a BMW 320dA GT (F34), I have seen that it has launch control because I get the flag. I also heard that you can adjust the amount of rpm you want to start from the steering wheel, using the speed control knob, is this possible in my car? Or would you just need to release the brake at the desired rpm to start? I can not leave the revolutions fixed if I keep the accelerator fully depressed? I do something wrong? or should I wait longer with the accelerator pressed? ... for fear I always let go ejjejeje
Do you give full throttle while braking ? Or like halfway
Full bro
How to buy
Waittt!? So i just bought my first bmw.. and u telling me moving the shift knob to manual quickly will still shift automatically..it just activates launch?
No. You have to have sport + mode as well.
These buckaroo bouncing off the redline in first if you were expecting automatic shifting
How do you know of you have this?
Press brake hardly and throttle too and if you have launch control pop up then you have it :) sry for my english
Launch control is available only with Sport transmission (2TB)
Will this work on my 535i which has sports plus
AAI30 yes it should work
M-sport or no?
@@DriverModGarage what if I don’t have sport plus. Can it still work?
Did you put your foot down slowly or all the way down then let go brake?
Willie Gonzalez nah you have to floor it completely right away and you lol feel the pedal click the kick down switch and that’s when the launch control will pop up on the dash
Driver Mod Garage oh! I was trying to do it today but I got scared didn’t wana mess up the brakes or something. So I hold the brake hard. Then I press on the accelerator hard as well. As soon as I see the flag let go of the brake and continue to floor it correct ? Lol
Willie Gonzalez yes floor brakes and then floor the gas and you’ll feel it click and the flag will come up and then let off the brake and go
Willie Gonzalez let it get to above 2000rpm before you let off brakes. I usually launch it when it gets to 2600rpm and it’s perfect
Driver Mod Garage thanks for the info bro!
😂”oh nice”
zf 8hp auto shifts even in manual, but a little bit later
Incorrect. It’ll bang the limiter all day long
@@DriverModGarage i have bmw same gearbox and shifts automatically… maybe because you have the “sport” gearbox it will not chenge
doesn't make sense, you say to activate launch control you need to floor the accelerator to kick back...wouldn't that redline the rpm to 7...or are you lifting after you see flag back to 2600rpm?
Davey Daves did you even watch the video and follow the simple instructions?
Davey Daves Lol no car with launch control will hit 7000rpm, that’s just too much load on the transmission and will probably really shorten the life span of it .Cars that come with launch control will come with a rpm limiter that it’ll stop at regardless of how long/much you press on the accelerator, its usually at 3500 rpm , sportier cars will allow you to customize the rev limiter to allow for the best launch
@@jordandorsey4819 enter the N54 335 a guy I know has. He launches at 6500 most of the time. Also, 034 Motorsport (tuner) goes up to aroud 6k iirc for the supercharged B8 and B8.5 S4 as well as other SC models.
2 times launch control ? , not good bro
The car will be fine. They hold up well to the abuse surprisingly well.
Bro your gas way too low to be in sport + mode sheesh 😂
How do I know if my BMW 320d E90 automatic is able to launch control?
Deine MUM e90 don’t have lunch control but this method would work as manual lunch control on your e90
Can you cancel launch control if the light is taking forever to change? lol
Just let off the gas
Can you do it with Transmission in M mode or just S mode? I tried it tonight, but didn't work. Probably because I didn't hit the kickdown when I pressed the gas
Car HAS to be in S mode to do it.
I did it in m today don’t have to be in s
Hello
I have a 325d 2017 i tried couple times to do that. It lunchs pretty well but the launch control light doesent go on. Do i have the launch control?
did you push the accelerator all the way down to engage the kick down
@@jasonquarsingh3002 yes i done it succesfully finally. I was scared to engage the Kick down while im braking
You only have launch control if your car has the shifters on the steering and Sport plus mode. Check if the gear says S1 when you’re launching, otherwise it may not work.
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@@aranaydar7535 içik ne lan
Damn
Thx. .almost empty gas tank ...
This is slow compared to mine
Bro get some gas
Badass holey crap
Did you push the pedal to the floor