I’ve used Launch control on my 335d f31 about 4 times on different occasions, 0-60 in 4.8seconds is thrilling 😎 but the last time I launched there was a real chemical type burning smell from the engine bay, I don’t think it was rubber / tyres and so possibly clutch, I’ve never bothered with it since, not sure I want a clutch replacement service bill from bmw!
You're not supposed to do it many times you need to let it cool down after one launch, they even mentioned not to over do it or do it at all since the clutch will wear down quicker
I have a 2014 550i Msport, so I'm guessing this works on mine since I have both Sport and Sport+ modes. I remember watching Matt Watson from CarWow saying he was able to pull quicker times in Bimmers by either not using LC, or not using the paddle shifters because if you miss time shifts, the car will bog.
Great video... while engaging the break... launch control. Is it a case of simply releasing the break to launch? With you foot still on the accelerator?
Yes. These days, many cars with electronic LC rely on the brake. Cars with forced induction benefit hugely from it. Personally, even though some setups can be a bit complicated, they do make it a fun and fairly easy way to launch how you would on a drag strip. Cars on the strip are usually setup with a line lock or a trans brake and a reverse lockout. All of these setups are designed to boost engine production and engage the drive train seamlessly when the car launches. Easiest way to do this is to "brake boost" which is what modern-day launch control actually is.
Got myself a used 2012 550i M sport today for a great price sad to know ill have to upgrade it for launch control but was wondering is it really worth the hassle? If i am fairly good at self launching? Also was considering upgrading the ecu. Always loved your videos when i had my old 2006 525i keep the vids coming
thanks 😊 very useful you channel 😀. I got a m135i 2013 with m performance logo you mention you can update the firmware remotly ? i something that im interested please.
Thank you mate for this video, I drive F15 2016 (4.4 Petrol engine with M-Sport package). No M logo on my digital instrument, should I try your video? And if I can get it, how can I update my firmware?
hey! Great video! I just bought a BMW 330e iPerformance Pack M Shadow 2018. Does it have launch control? I tried everything you said but I don't see the message popping up.
I have followed your instructions to the T, and no joy. I have a late 2014 EWG M135i with the zf8 box, and no matter what I do, or how many vids showing exactly how to, I can't get it to work mate. Help!!
Hello, I'm doing all the operations including coding, but I can't see the active text. Bmw F11 2.0 184 PS 2013 LCI. What is the reason? Bimmercode Sportspansion Activ Expert Mode -3000 LC Activ not working 520 xDrive
Hi, I have a 120d 2016 Msport. But I can't seem to get the launch control, does the 120d have this option. I have also checked the owners manual and it does not show the features.
That explains it. I have a 2012 F30 335 with S2TB. Coded launch control with Bimmer Code but cant get it activated. I need to update firmware. Best way to do it? Its MHD Stage 2+ if thats an issue?
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).
Doesn’t work on my 340i no matter how many times I try, doing exactly the same everything in sports on S1 foot on the brake all the way and press accelerator to 3000rpm .. and nothing
I got a bmw 330td which has been remapped as its an ex police car it's a 2010 but when I put mine in sports mode it says DS what does DS mean anyone???
You can indeed my friend, tell me do you have extended instrument cluster ? If not can you find out your I Step level for me ? And I can tell you if you can OR you may need to change it.
Yes you are on latest one :) Same as mine ! As F30 Uses same as F20 I Step :) So You can enable it. Just let me know do you have 2TB In VO ? Sports Transmission
I would need your VIN to be able to check what your car is fitted with. Please message me on instagram with all the details of your car, And I can help you with that.
Another top notch video mate!!! Keep it coming.
I’ve used Launch control on my 335d f31 about 4 times on different occasions, 0-60 in 4.8seconds is thrilling 😎 but the last time I launched there was a real chemical type burning smell from the engine bay, I don’t think it was rubber / tyres and so possibly clutch, I’ve never bothered with it since, not sure I want a clutch replacement service bill from bmw!
Im afriad to even try it on my 30d knowing my luck 😂
You're not supposed to do it many times you need to let it cool down after one launch, they even mentioned not to over do it or do it at all since the clutch will wear down quicker
Clutch? Isn’t the 335d a torque converter only?
@@M55ONO do it, I've done it once in my f31 30d xdrive and let me tell you its fucking good 🤣🤣
@@seechim that’s what I thought
Wow thank you for telling me this didn’t even know my car was equip with this
I have a 2014 f10 550i m sport with sport transmission. Can you help me code launch control because mine doesn’t activate
I have a 2014 550i Msport, so I'm guessing this works on mine since I have both Sport and Sport+ modes. I remember watching Matt Watson from CarWow saying he was able to pull quicker times in Bimmers by either not using LC, or not using the paddle shifters because if you miss time shifts, the car will bog.
Great video... while engaging the break... launch control. Is it a case of simply releasing the break to launch? With you foot still on the accelerator?
Yes. These days, many cars with electronic LC rely on the brake. Cars with forced induction benefit hugely from it. Personally, even though some setups can be a bit complicated, they do make it a fun and fairly easy way to launch how you would on a drag strip. Cars on the strip are usually setup with a line lock or a trans brake and a reverse lockout. All of these setups are designed to boost engine production and engage the drive train seamlessly when the car launches. Easiest way to do this is to "brake boost" which is what modern-day launch control actually is.
I just learned my x1 has this feature! Gotta give it a try sometime soon 🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽
Just got a 2015 mineral grey on sunset red m235i dinan tuned a month back gonna go try this 😤
Got myself a used 2012 550i M sport today for a great price sad to know ill have to upgrade it for launch control but was wondering is it really worth the hassle? If i am fairly good at self launching? Also was considering upgrading the ecu.
Always loved your videos when i had my old 2006 525i keep the vids coming
thanks 😊 very useful you channel 😀. I got a m135i 2013 with m performance logo you mention you can update the firmware remotly ? i something that im interested please.
Good explanaton, thanx!
Awesome! Thank you!
You're welcome!
This is Awesome, I have 740i 2015, I updated my i-step but didn't check if I have it or not... I will have to check later.... Thank you for sharing!
Go check my friend and if not you can easily code it in let me know your latest I Step and I can check for you.
@@BMWDoctor Thank you bro, I'm sure I will keep you posted, Congrats on your new M135!
Got a 2012 f30 320d few days back, hope it works for me 😀
did it work for uu if yes plz try to send a video or something i would love to see it thank uu..
Hi Dean. What's the name of the intro track for this vid plz? Checked your Spotify playlist and it's not there 😬.
You the man, Doc. 👊🏿
Thank you mate for this video,
I drive F15 2016 (4.4 Petrol engine with M-Sport package). No M logo on my digital instrument, should I try your video? And if I can get it, how can I update my firmware?
hey! Great video! I just bought a BMW 330e iPerformance Pack M Shadow 2018. Does it have launch control? I tried everything you said but I don't see the message popping up.
Love the video Dean 🇬🇧🇬🇧👍👍
Thanks Paul
Thank you dr bmw
Cheers, worked on my 120d, you might not think but it goes pretty fast with LC👍
I've tried on my 120d and didn't work. Do I need to activate something else? Or it needs to be coded too?
@@cristianvlasceanuIt has to be an f20 or f21 BMW M120d for it to have LC If your does not have the M pack it does not come with LC
Worked 420d 😁
I have followed your instructions to the T, and no joy. I have a late 2014 EWG M135i with the zf8 box, and no matter what I do, or how many vids showing exactly how to, I can't get it to work mate. Help!!
Hi Dean, I have a 2013 m135i and I can’t activate launch control, but my dash does have the m135i logo in the bottom right
Bought mine on Weds! What revs is best to release at?!
Does my mums 2015 528i have it ? 😅 gotta show her this video
i have a 2013 m135i but i dont think the software is updated any chance you could assist me in that.
I have a 2014 650 i Grand coupe 4 doors, does it have launch controls? Thank you for your great videos on BMW!
You "Should" Have it activated go and try, If it don't work hit me back up I will tell you how to activate it.
@@BMWDoctor I have a 2017 530i and have the 2tb in bimmer code but cannot activate launch control, how do I get it ?
Hello I have a 2012 f20 what should I do to have launch control ?
Can you help me updated my 2011
I got a 2015 bmw 550i who can I take it to to get this coded? Mine is the sports xdrive and definitely will be capable of this. It just isn’t updated.
I am going to code this on my F32 M sport always wonder how to activate LC thanks
Hello, I'm doing all the operations including coding, but I can't see the active text. Bmw F11 2.0 184 PS 2013 LCI. What is the reason?
Bimmercode
Sportspansion Activ
Expert Mode -3000 LC Activ
not working 520 xDrive
Please help me activate launch control on my 2017 BMW 440i Gran coupe
Stage 2 m5 launch control is savage
So my 2015 740i should have launch control correct ?
Hi, I have a 120d 2016 Msport. But I can't seem to get the launch control, does the 120d have this option. I have also checked the owners manual and it does not show the features.
That explains it. I have a 2012 F30 335 with S2TB. Coded launch control with Bimmer Code but cant get it activated.
I need to update firmware. Best way to do it? Its MHD Stage 2+ if thats an issue?
I have 435i on a 14 plate and wanted to try launch control. But if my car doesn't have it could I brake something even trying it???
I've tried on my 120d and didn't work. Do I need to activate something else? Or it needs to be coded too?
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).
is the launch control feature available on the 2016 228i model? [f22]
Where are you based? Any way you can inspect my f07 520d GT? Also might want some coding updates too. 👍
How long do you need to let tran warm up before launch controll flag shows
I have a F07 550i GT, does it have the launch control ?
Does the 220d 2017 also have a launch control ?
I have a 2012 750LI can you help me put this on my car?
Hi, what's the price to remote upgrade my i-step so I can have launch and logo on cluster? 2013 f21 m135i
I have a 2013 sports line 320.it has sports plus but I tried the launch but nothing happened. Please assist
Nice one ;)
Thanks 😁
I have a 2011 bmw 550i I coded the launch control on but still can't activate anyway you can help me with this plz
f30 330e also have launch control？
I have a bmw 528, but I don't know how to lc. sport+, M1, brake, I step on the accident, it doesn't work
Will I have launch control on my 2014 330d x drive
Hi mate,can you update my car so i will have launch control?i have a 2015 exdrive 430d
niceone thanks
Doesn’t work for manual cars, does it?
Can you use this to keep the exhaust flaps open
Does this work with a 435D Xdrive?
Quality 👍👌😎
Thank you
You're welcome
How can I update my software I have a 2012 640i coupe
What about manual box?
2010 e90 335d have it?
You state how to "set up" launch control very nicely but don't mention "how to use".
Can you do it on a f02 760li?
Doesn’t work on my 340i no matter how many times I try, doing exactly the same everything in sports on S1 foot on the brake all the way and press accelerator to 3000rpm .. and nothing
I got a bmw 330td which has been remapped as its an ex police car it's a 2010 but when I put mine in sports mode it says DS what does DS mean anyone???
Direct surveillance
is it works for 528i f10
Hi Dean, thanks for nice content , i have 2013 f30 335 m package ! Can i enable it , thank you
You can indeed my friend, tell me do you have extended instrument cluster ? If not can you find out your I Step level for me ? And I can tell you if you can OR you may need to change it.
@@BMWDoctor i have I-level factory, F020-12-07-533 is that the i step level you need ! Thanks
Yes you are on latest one :) Same as mine ! As F30 Uses same as F20 I Step :) So You can enable it. Just let me know do you have 2TB In VO ? Sports Transmission
@@BMWDoctor yes i have it and with pedal shifters too
Ok wait for my video to drop I will show you how to sort it all ! I'm gonna be posting on how to set it all up on the modules.
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Idky but my tires just spin badly no launch, any advice?
You got worn out tires
James 2002 E46
How much for you to update my i-step so I can have Launch Control. I have a 2013 328i xdrive.
I would need your VIN to be able to check what your car is fitted with. Please message me on instagram with all the details of your car, And I can help you with that.
I have an 2014 640d and I coded the LC with bimmercode but it doesn’t work. Any ideas?