[DrivenAgain]

I wanted to start a new thread where we can share all of our tips and tricks that we are using to make our cars quicker and faster. From launch techniques to shift settings lets use the thread to assist each other in getting the best times and achieving our performance goals.
I follow a few of you guys on Dragy which is an excellent resource for comparative data.
Dragy Name: MON5TER
Best 60-130 6.71 DA216FT
2018 M5 JB4-Custom Map 6-Project Gamma intake-resonator removed for custom X pipe-E40

How are you all achieving your best 60-130? What settings? I use 4WD Sport, start in 3rd gear at 3k rpm then nail it, its give the turbos full boost as the MPH passes 60mph.

[brad65ford]

What will be interesting is if the lc function shifts the best for 60-130 vs manual. This has been a discussion for some time now.

[DrivenAgain]

Originally Posted by brad65ford

What will be interesting is if the lc function shifts the best for 60-130 vs manual. This has been a discussion for some time now.

All of my quickest times have been on a deliberate 60-130 run, not within a 1/4 run whereby I was using LC

[AngryInch]

1/4 mile runs in low ambient temps, LC flags come on, let off the brake quick, it seems to build boost through 1st gear better instead of blowing all 4 tires off. Ive been cutting 1.59 like this, with the heavy stock wheels.


Also, probably the most important thing Ive learned recently. Do 3 runs when testing, check log, make sure its good, do a cool down (lower IAT) and hammer out another run. A lot of the time, my timing comes up and the 3rd run is the fastest.

[PaLaKaT]

Originally Posted by AngryInch

1/4 mile runs in low ambient temps, LC flags come on, let off the brake quick, it seems to build boost through 1st gear better instead of blowing all 4 tires off. Ive been cutting 1.59 like this, with the heavy stock wheels.


Also, probably the most important thing Ive learned recently. Do 3 runs when testing, check log, make sure its good, do a cool down (lower IAT) and hammer out another run. A lot of the time, my timing comes up and the 3rd run is the fastest.

Interesting, mine is exact opposite, i had my best run on my first pull. Best time: 6.66

Everything in sports plus, and letting the car shift it self with LC.

[DrivenAgain]

Originally Posted by DB_BMW

Interesting, mine is exact opposite, i had my best run on my first pull. Best time: 6.66

Everything in sports plus, and letting the car shift it self with LC.

6.66 60-130 is super fast!! What are your mods?

[PaLaKaT]

Originally Posted by DrivenAgain

6.66 60-130 is super fast!! What are your mods?

xHp Stage 3 TCU, Catless DPs, bootmod3, KN Drop ins, and removed Carbon filters. Car pulls well at the top, but my issue is down bottom 😂.
Everyone seems to get 2.7-2.8s from the LC mine doesnt want to get under 3s. 🤦

[AngryInch]

You’re probably over the 100 LC limit. Try brake boosting it manually maybe? Mines the opposite… LC’s hard (for now) then 5th gear, timing could be better…

[DrivenAgain]

Originally Posted by DB_BMW

xHp Stage 3 TCU, Catless DPs, bootmod3, KN Drop ins, and removed Carbon filters. Car pools well at the top, but my issue is down bottom 😂.
Everyone seems to get 2.7-2.8s from the LC mine doesnt want to get under 3s. 🤦

If it makes you feel any better I'm in same position. All of my short times suck. Everyone gets 1.5x-1.6x 60ft and i average 1.7x My 0-60 averages 3.2😯 But in good air I can trap 135mph so No complaints. I still have stock downpipes.

[PaLaKaT]

Originally Posted by DrivenAgain

If it makes you feel any better I'm in same position. All of my short times suck. Everyone gets 1.5x-1.6x 60ft and i average 1.7x My 0-60 averages 3.2😯 But in good air I can trap 135mph so No complaints. I still have stock downpipes.

Its moving for stock downpipes! But yea its past the 100 launches. I actually switched my tune back to stock till i replace my Spark Plugs. I did a launch control on stock ended up with 4.1 secs. Then 5 minutes later i put the car in Drive brake boosted and it did 3.4secs.

[brad65ford]

Originally Posted by DB_BMW

Its moving for stock downpipes! But yea its past the 100 launches. I actually switched my tune back to stock till i replace my Spark Plugs. I did a launch control on stock ended up with 4.1 secs. Then 5 minutes later i put the car in Drive brake boosted and it did 3.4secs.

So I'm guessing that pretty much answers the whole "does xHP tcu tune remove the 100 launch cap". Shame

[DrivenAgain]

Best 60ft launch technique?
Does anyone air down their tires a bit or keep "stock" pressures?
I have a mix of 100/E85, it should be close to ambient late tonight so I'm going to try to get a decent 1/4 run in.

[brad65ford]

Originally Posted by DrivenAgain

Best 60ft launch technique?
Does anyone air down their tires a bit or keep "stock" pressures?
I have a mix of 100/E85, it should be close to ambient late tonight so I'm going to try to get a decent 1/4 run in.

only if you need to but some times airing down just doesn't work. Fortunately we have the ability to heat up the tires if need be. Lately I've been airing down to get best ride and I notice i keep going lower. 32 all around right now cold. Bet 28 psi would be fine for the rears. Not sure if xhp has the ability to change launch control rpm but i know there is a way to remove torque limiters when launching. Have a feeling we can do some sick times if we had slicks/drag radials and half shaft upgrades with editing the software.

[eric97hoh]

Originally Posted by DrivenAgain

Best 60ft launch technique?
Does anyone air down their tires a bit or keep "stock" pressures?
I have a mix of 100/E85, it should be close to ambient late tonight so I'm going to try to get a decent 1/4 run in.

how much does it cost for full tank on 100 and e85 mix

[DrivenAgain]

Originally Posted by eric97hoh

how much does it cost for full tank on 100 and e85 mix

Lol too much😂 $150++ but I didn't do a full tank. It also did not net me any faster times. 😖

6.70 60-130 DA76ft

[eric97hoh]

Originally Posted by DrivenAgain

Lol too much😂 $150++ but I didn't do a full tank. It also did not net me any faster times. 😖

6.70 60-130 DA76ft

two questions how are you calculating that da and why don't you wanna try a flash tune?

[DrivenAgain]

Originally Posted by eric97hoh

two questions how are you calculating that da and why don't you wanna try a flash tune?

Dragy calculates the DA.
No flash tune because of warranty issues.

[eric97hoh]

Originally Posted by DrivenAgain

Dragy calculates the DA.
No flash tune because of warranty issues.

holy fuck 54 temp and 200 ft above sea level I need that

[DrivenAgain]

Originally Posted by eric97hoh

holy fuck 54 temp and 200 ft above sea level I need that

Lol i run in all DA so I know how my car will respond. Been runnin in 2200-1500 all summer but it's staring to cool off late night. Def had some good conditions last night was trapping 134-135 but it wouldn't hook for shit.

[eric97hoh]

Originally Posted by DrivenAgain

Lol i run in all DA so I know how my car will respond. Been runnin in 2200-1500 all summer but it's staring to cool off late night. Def had some good conditions last night was trapping 134-135 but it wouldn't hook for shit.

ya that true when its really cold out it gets hard to hook, I cant wait until I'm on bm3 e30 with my turbo inlets and charcoal delete

[DrivenAgain]

Originally Posted by eric97hoh

ya that true when its really cold out it gets hard to hook, I cant wait until I'm on bm3 e30 with my turbo inlets and charcoal delete

What's your current setup and times?

[eric97hoh]

Originally Posted by DrivenAgain

What's your current setup and times?

2020 m5 just removed the charcoal filters and put in bmc filters I ordered dinan tubro inlets should be here next week. I'm on 91 octane so its bad I mix a e85 gallon or two I haven't ran a draggy time but I'm about to next week when I install the inlets. and at least my cars a bit lighter cuz I got cabron ceramics but I got sunroof no carbon roof