[GUNGASLOW]

Yes.. I’m getting the checkered flags and says launch control activated

[GUNGASLOW]

Nobody else is having a problem with launch control putting down the power on initial launch? I can’t get my tires to break loose no matter what I do even in 45deg f weather and cold roads?

[onfireX5]

I have to launch very quick after the Flags appear or it shoots to 3000rpm and spin city.....which also causes a short shift to 2nd at 4000 rpm. I have to let off the foot brake as soon as the rpm flashes to 2600ish and it plants and GO

[GEBryant]

I was planning on using launch mode after the 1,200 but my friend at the dealership recommended against it and sent me the F90 technical manual.

I am sure it would be fine, I am just going to be cautious on this one haha.

[GUNGASLOW]

I’m at 1500 miles and am trying to launch, maybe that’s the problem? Maybe it’s limiti the rpm to a lower threshold till I put more miles on? Has anybody been using launch control before the 3000 mile recommendation? I did the first service at 1200 miles

[kdeleon]

Originally Posted by GUNGASLOW

I’m at 1500 miles and am trying to launch, maybe that’s the problem? Maybe it’s limiti the rpm to a lower threshold till I put more miles on? Has anybody been using launch control before the 3000 mile recommendation? I did the first service at 1200 miles

If you look at the image posted above yours, it says "the Launch Control is no longer restricted..." So there shouldn't be any issues. It is probably something else but not a restriction from the factory.

[trackday96]

Originally Posted by onfireX5

I have to launch very quick after the Flags appear or it shoots to 3000rpm and spin city.....which also causes a short shift to 2nd at 4000 rpm. I have to let off the foot brake as soon as the rpm flashes to 2600ish and it plants and GO

Same here. Good to know that it wasn't just me.

Question for folks - Every M I have had has limited the length of time between launches; does anyone know the time or events that needs to pass before a subsequent launch can occur?

Thanks!

[rsalt333]

Is there an issue doing launch control with winter tires?

[GUNGASLOW]

Has anyone been able to use launch control in cooler temperatures?

[calpharo]

For those of you having trouble using launch control, I found this video pretty helpful. It mentions you can use the cruise control rocker to adjust the holding RPM.

[GUNGASLOW]

I tried adjusting that rpm using the cruise bottom.. did nothing for me??!!

[onfireX5]

Originally Posted by calpharo

For those of you having trouble using launch control, I found this video pretty helpful. It mentions you can use the cruise control rocker to adjust the holding RPM.

Adjustability is only for DCT transmissions, not torque converters.

[mrjayo]

From what I remember on my f80 and f85 when you launch the car the gears switch for you automatically is it the same with the f90?

[onfireX5]

Originally Posted by mrjayo

From what I remember on my f80 and f85 when you launch the car the gears switch for you automatically is it the same with the f90?

Yes

[f90_FTW]

Originally Posted by Miko M

Only one thing I can think off you need to hold the break TIGHT and gas paddle all da way down.
Transmission in S3 and obviously traction off

At the beginning it will go to about 2,5K ( about one second into launch ) if you hold longer like 1/2 second it goes to 3,000 and it's spinning like crazy man.
See on this video

does the launch control auto change every gear or just first into second? I just did it not that long ago, and i felt like it was changing all my gears and a bit before yellow line as well.

[Miko M]

Originally Posted by f90_FTW

does the launch control auto change every gear or just first into second? I just did it not that long ago, and i felt like it was changing all my gears and a bit before yellow line as well.

Yes, it changes all the gears. It's better that way.
If is sensing to much wheel spin it will short shift. I have seen at 4K shift
That's why I decided with wider and stickier tires

[f90_FTW]

Originally Posted by Miko M

Yes, it changes all the gears. It's better that way.
If is sensing to much wheel spin it will short shift. I have seen at 4K shift
That's why I decided with wider and stickier tires

Originally Posted by Miko M

Yes, it changes all the gears. It's better that way.
If is sensing to much wheel spin it will short shift. I have seen at 4K shift
That's why I decided with wider and stickier tires

Thanks Miko! One less thing to worry about while flying on the way to 135 trap.

Great sounding car by the way! Can't wait for my Eisenmann race exhaust and black series DP's to come in next week.

[Miko M]

Originally Posted by f90_FTW

Thanks Miko! One less thing to worry about while flying on the way to 135 trap.

Great sounding car by the way! Can't wait for my Eisenmann race exhaust and black series DP's to come in next week.

Thank you, glad to help!

You gone love it, and enjoy the car so much more
Post some picture of your car!

[f90_FTW]

Originally Posted by Miko M

Thank you, glad to help!

You gone love it, and enjoy the car so much more
Post some picture of your car!

When it's done my friend! When its done! its a masterpiece in progress. When I'm done with it, the Smithsonian is going to buy it from me.

Performance
Eventuri Intake
Eisenmann Black Series Lower Dp's
Custom Mid-Pipes from (R1 Motorsports in Northridge, CA)
Eisenmann Race Mufflers
H&R Race Springs (1.2 Inch Drop)
DME Stage 2 Tune

Looks
RKP F90 M5 Carbon Front Lip
RKP F90 M5 Carbon Mirror Cap Set
RKP F90 M5 Carbon Front Grille Set
BMW F90 M5 M Performance PRO Carbon Trunk Spoiler
3D Design F90 M5 Carbon Rear Diffuser
RKP F90 M5 Carbon Side Grille Set
Custom Width - Satin Black Vossen VSF-2 Wheels (Runs 305's on the back)


Should hopefully all be installed and completed by end of month.

[Miko M]

Originally Posted by f90_FTW

When it's done my friend! When its done! its a masterpiece in progress. When I'm done with it, the Smithsonian is going to buy it from me.

Performance
Eventuri Intake
Eisenmann Black Series Lower Dp's
Custom Mid-Pipes from (R1 Motorsports in Northridge, CA)
Eisenmann Race Mufflers
H&R Race Springs (1.2 Inch Drop)
DME Stage 2 Tune

Looks
RKP F90 M5 Carbon Front Lip
RKP F90 M5 Carbon Mirror Cap Set
RKP F90 M5 Carbon Front Grille Set
BMW F90 M5 M Performance PRO Carbon Trunk Spoiler
3D Design F90 M5 Carbon Rear Diffuser
RKP F90 M5 Carbon Side Grille Set
Custom Width - Satin Black Vossen VSF-2 Wheels (Runs 305's on the back)


Should hopefully all be installed and completed by end of month.

Very nice!
Just so you know H&R Springs for M5 are not dropping 1.2" ( numbers are miss leading : )
You need to buy one for M550

[Roger_W_Martin]

Originally Posted by GUNGASLOW

I’m at 1500 miles and am trying to launch, maybe that’s the problem? Maybe it’s limiti the rpm to a lower threshold till I put more miles on? Has anybody been using launch control before the 3000 mile recommendation? I did the first service at 1200 miles

I just used it today after the first filming service, now I read that I still have 1800 miles left!
But how beautiful it is! LOL