6MT Perfect Launch?

J08M3 · 10-18-2008, 08:43 AM

For you MT guys:

What's your technique you've found works best with this car to get the perfect launch off the line? Without spinning the tires too much (you know in case you need to beat a AMG or RS4 in the lane next to you

). What settings do you like? Those with Tech package do you turn DSC totally off or like M Dynamic? What RPM do you like? Those with EDC, do you adjust your settings?

M2381 · 10-18-2008, 09:42 AM

Stiffest settings, throttle to normal. Rev to about 3500 ~ 4000 RPM. M Dynamic mode on

MDCTFTW · 10-18-2008, 10:00 AM

launch control. =)

Irb Digital · 10-18-2008, 10:17 AM

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Originally Posted by MDCTFTW

launch control. =)

hot

!Xoible · 10-18-2008, 10:19 AM

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Originally Posted by M2381

Stiffest settings, throttle to normal. Rev to about 3500 ~ 4000 RPM. M Dynamic mode on

+1. i tried launching at 5500 too, i feel bad for the clutch... but fuck it. just dump the suckaaaa

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Originally Posted by MDCTFTW

launch control. =)

loser. where's the fun in that

Ramphaus · 10-18-2008, 10:21 AM

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Originally Posted by ///Mantis

loser. where's the fun in that

mean

J08M3 · 10-18-2008, 10:50 AM

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Originally Posted by MDCTFTW

launch control. =)

I'd rather use my left foot than a computer

MWorldorder · 10-18-2008, 02:12 PM

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Originally Posted by MDCTFTW

launch control. =)

....BMW made launch control so women could enjoy M3's too.

C17MooseDriver · 10-18-2008, 02:31 PM

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Originally Posted by ///MWorld

....BMW made launch control so women could enjoy M3's too.

C17MooseDriver · 10-18-2008, 02:33 PM

I thought you want the EDC on comfort to give you better traction on the rear tire.

So do you just dump the clutch? And like in the OP, do you use MDM or turn it off?

I read some magazines where they achieved 4.1-4.3 0-60 times. Does anyone know exactly how they did that?

pittsy · 10-18-2008, 10:15 PM

Didn't car and driver rev up to 5,000 and dump the clutch? I can't remember what i read

kbk_75 · 10-18-2008, 10:46 PM

EDC on comfort. Normal power map. M Dynamic Mode for looser DSC. Depending on road surface and how much heat you've put into your tyres...between 3,500 - 4,500 rpm.

J08M3 · 10-19-2008, 12:08 AM

anything over 4,000 seems to give excessive wheel spin to me.

Year's_End · 10-19-2008, 01:34 AM

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Originally Posted by kbk_75

EDC on comfort. Normal power map. M Dynamic Mode for looser DSC. Depending on road surface and how much heat you've put into your tyres...between 3,500 - 4,500 rpm.

I don't even own the car and I know that this is probably the best way to do it.

Don't set the EDC to sport, you want the suspension to have some give in the rear.

swamp2 · 10-19-2008, 02:04 AM

Nice way to turn this in to a M-DCT vs 6MT debate....NOT.

C17MooseDriver · 10-19-2008, 05:18 AM

Do you just dump the clutch or feed it in? I guess either way, it's not too good for it.

J08M3 · 10-19-2008, 09:23 AM

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Originally Posted by C17MooseDriver

Do you just dump the clutch or feed it in? I guess either way, it's not too good for it.

This is a good question. I think this is the part that really takes the skill. If you just dump the clutch all the power hits the rear wheels at once and they spin. But if you ease into it too slowly it's gotta be pretty bad for the clutch and takes time?

rzm3 · 10-19-2008, 10:45 AM

Easy til clutch is engaged, then floor it!

Herms · 10-19-2008, 12:15 PM

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Originally Posted by C17MooseDriver

I thought you want the EDC on comfort to give you better traction on the rear tire.

So do you just dump the clutch? And like in the OP, do you use MDM or turn it off?

I read some magazines where they achieved 4.1-4.3 0-60 times. Does anyone know exactly how they did that?

Comfort is the way to go. The car will be too jumpy if you have the stiffest settings on.

If you're not trying to really launch the car, which is to say you don't want to abuse your car and dump the clutch and smoke your tires, then I get the best normal starts with comfort mode on the suspension, mdm, power button on, and pumping the gas a bit so it's up around 2500 and taking off with a quickish clutch release but without just dumping the clutch. Also, I find it works better if you don't mash the gas right away, but wait until around 4000 to go wot.

J08M3 · 10-19-2008, 12:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Herms

Comfort is the way to go. The car will be too jumpy if you have the stiffest settings on.

If you're not trying to really launch the car, which is to say you don't want to abuse your car and dump the clutch and smoke your tires, then I get the best normal starts with comfort mode on the suspension, mdm, power button on, and pumping the gas a bit so it's up around 2500 and taking off with a quickish clutch release but without just dumping the clutch. Also, I find it works better if you don't mash the gas right away, but wait until around 4000 to go wot.

+1 seems to work best this way for me too. Although I don't have MDM or comfort mode. I do have to turn DSC off though, because you will definitely have some wheel spin and the last thing you want is the computer to cut your power. But if you just the mash the gas pedal you can forget about having any traction.

Sovereignty · 10-19-2008, 02:32 PM

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Nice way to turn this in to a M-DCT vs 6MT debate....NOT.

Why do you care. you don't even have a 6MT. moreover you should be happy because the Launch control in your car is faster than all of 6MT drivers left feet.

footie · 10-19-2008, 02:58 PM

I would have thought that 3500rpm and controling the amount of wheel slip was the ideal fashion for getting the best launch off the line. It would be a good starting point as I feel the 4600rpm base point on LC in the M-DCT cars is still a little high.

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