Comments on: How do I properly use the launch control feature in my 2002 BMW m3 with SMG? http://www.hotm3.com/how-do-i-properly-use-the-launch-control-feature-in-my-2002-bmw-m3-with-smg/ Parts and Accessories for the BMW M3 Fri, 12 Mar 2010 05:41:21 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.5.1 By: luxthor http://www.hotm3.com/how-do-i-properly-use-the-launch-control-feature-in-my-2002-bmw-m3-with-smg/#comment-14 luxthor Wed, 18 Mar 2009 18:19:42 +0000 http://www.hotm3.com/how-do-i-properly-use-the-launch-control-feature-in-my-2002-bmw-m3-with-smg/#comment-14 <a href="http://mycaffeinatedcontent.com">Create a video blog</a> The best way to use it, is any way that does not include a sudden stop at the end. Remember driving does not kill. It's that sudden stop. Create a video blog

The best way to use it, is any way that does not include a sudden stop at the end. Remember driving does not kill. It’s that sudden stop.

]]> By: brod http://www.hotm3.com/how-do-i-properly-use-the-launch-control-feature-in-my-2002-bmw-m3-with-smg/#comment-13 brod Wed, 18 Mar 2009 17:24:26 +0000 http://www.hotm3.com/how-do-i-properly-use-the-launch-control-feature-in-my-2002-bmw-m3-with-smg/#comment-13 <a href="http://mycaffeinatedcontent.com">Caffeinated Content</a> There are 2 drive programs for your particular car's SMG. 1) A-Mode, automated, from A1 (starts in 2nd gear for snowy roads) to A5 (sporty) 2) S-Mode, sequential shifting, from S1 (relaxed dynamic) to S5 (sporty), and as a special feature, S6 (super sporty). I think you are interested in knowing about S6 which is also called "acceleration boost". To use S6, DSC must be turned off, and the S6 program must be active. The shift lever must now be pushed forward and the accelerator pedal depressed. The acceleration boost is performed as soon as the shift lever is released. Further gear shifts are done manually. Furthermore, there are 2 types of S6 boost. The "racing start" and the "burnout" mode, both of which are extremely harmful to the clutch and to the whole drivetrain. Depressing the accelerator slowly to the floor activates racing start. This means fastest acceleration without wheelspin (due to the computer comparing front and rear wheel speeds). Depressing the pedal quickly to the floor activates burnout mode after the shift lever is released. This can be dangerous since the rear of the car can made unstable due to extreme wheelspin. Burnout mode can be bad not only for the car but also for the driver. Implement the same at your own risk (perhaps in a race track, or an empty rural airport?). Caffeinated Content

There are 2 drive programs for your particular car’s SMG.
1) A-Mode, automated, from A1 (starts in 2nd gear for
snowy roads) to A5 (sporty)
2) S-Mode, sequential shifting, from S1 (relaxed dynamic)
to S5 (sporty), and as a special feature, S6 (super
sporty).
I think you are interested in knowing about S6 which is also called “acceleration boost”. To use S6, DSC must be turned off, and the S6 program must be active. The shift lever must now be pushed forward and the accelerator pedal depressed. The acceleration boost is performed as soon as the shift lever is released. Further gear shifts are done manually.
Furthermore, there are 2 types of S6 boost. The “racing start”
and the “burnout” mode, both of which are extremely harmful to the clutch and to the whole drivetrain.
Depressing the accelerator slowly to the floor activates racing start. This means fastest acceleration without wheelspin (due to the computer comparing front and rear wheel speeds). Depressing the pedal quickly to the floor activates burnout mode after the shift lever is released. This can be dangerous since the rear of the car can made unstable due to extreme wheelspin.
Burnout mode can be bad not only for the car but also for the driver. Implement the same at your own risk (perhaps in a race track, or an empty rural airport?).

]]> By: Phillip S http://www.hotm3.com/how-do-i-properly-use-the-launch-control-feature-in-my-2002-bmw-m3-with-smg/#comment-12 Phillip S Mon, 16 Mar 2009 07:05:20 +0000 http://www.hotm3.com/how-do-i-properly-use-the-launch-control-feature-in-my-2002-bmw-m3-with-smg/#comment-12 <a href=""><a href='http://kansieo.com'>Kansieo.com</a></a> There are several ways to initiate "launch control" on the older M-3 cars with SMG. One way is to sit in a wide open parking lot with lots of space and no traffic. With the engine runnning, clutch disengaged, first gear selected via manual gearshift, press gearshift forward against detent, rev engine to about 5000 RPM, release gearshift and give full gas simultaneously, then hold on for the launch of your life. Transmission failure, or any driveline component, (clutch, U-joints, or driveshaft) may be on your next inspection and repair bill. BMW does not warrant their vehicles against these kinds of activities. Kansieo.com

There are several ways to initiate “launch control” on the older M-3 cars with SMG. One way is to sit in a wide open parking lot with lots of space and no traffic. With the engine runnning, clutch disengaged, first gear selected via manual gearshift, press gearshift forward against detent, rev engine to about 5000 RPM, release gearshift and give full gas simultaneously, then hold on for the launch of your life. Transmission failure, or any driveline component, (clutch, U-joints, or driveshaft) may be on your next inspection and repair bill. BMW does not warrant their vehicles against these kinds of activities.

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