[pikcachu]

Originally Posted by olehead

The big question is can you release the brake prior to the 3 sec - if not, other than fun, it is not going to work at a drag strip with the tree

You have to release the brake before the 3 secs else launch control gets disabled

[murderwasthebass]

Originally Posted by flavp5

I've tried a few different ways to get into launch control.. no go ..
followed the videos , everything , no flag.. someone mentioned it needs a 5k breaking before it works.. car has only 500 miles so far

Do not use launch control until after the break-in period of 1200 miles. You also need the Sport Automatic Transmission to do this. If your car is a 2016 then you have it.

1. Make sure the car is in Sport+ mode.
2. Make sure the transmission lever is in the left (S) position. Do not enter manual mode.
3. With your left foot, depress the brake pedal HARD. This is where a lot of people go wrong. They don't press the brake pedal hard enough. Don't worry, you wont break it.
3. Fully depress the accelerator (pressing the kickdown switch).
4. If done correctly you will see the checkered flag appear in the instrument cluster along with "launch control activated."
5. Release the brake. As long as you keep the accelerator floored (pressing the kickdown switch), the car will automatically upshift at the redline through each gear.

[murderwasthebass]

Originally Posted by pikcachu

You have to release the brake before the 3 secs else launch control gets disabled

+1

Once the checkered flag appears, you have a 3 second period to release the brake.

[raleedy]

To the OP: please give us your VIN so we can avoid the car when it comes up on the market.

[flavp5]

jesus some of you guys are quick to jump down peoples throats ...

i haven't been going to crazy in the car at all.. just saw it as a option tried it twice didn't work and figured id ask here for clarity

this is like saying don't add a tune to my car don't want to ruin it of the next guy
...

NEW FLASH
In all honesty FAWK THE NEXT GUY!!!

i paid good money for my car i own it and can do with it as i please I'm not going to pamper it for the life that i own it so someone else can enjoy it .. its a bmw not a kia ..I should be able to floor it without it blowing up

as a matter of fact the dealer told me to take it out and enjoy it.. on the test drive we went through the sport modes and had some fun

the car has 4 years 80 k warranty
i will do a oil change at 2k and then all service is covered by bmw till 80k
to those of you with normal friendly replies thanks

[Tpeterson]

FYI I believe the car's ECU stores the number of times launch control is used. A BNW Dealer or a shop with BNW computer can access that number. Could be used for warranty claims?

[flavp5]

lol what do you think they are gonna deny warranty for a option thats built into the car.. thats like saying if your power window motor died they could say well maybe you used it too much :P

I have had modded cars all my life never once had issues with warranty work.. had to transmissions replaced .. one in a mazda protege5 one in a camaro
both cars had intakes, one had a tune etc..

in saying that .. I'm not adding dos to the engine here.. if they didn't want us to use launch control and if its sooooo bad for the car ... why even have it as a option...

i agree its prob best to wait for the brake in period which ill soon be out of .. rolled over 1200 today...

[EEBreh]

Originally Posted by flavp5

jesus some of you guys are quick to jump down peoples throats ...

i haven't been going to crazy in the car at all.. just saw it as a option tried it twice didn't work and figured id ask here for clarity

this is like saying don't add a tune to my car don't want to ruin it of the next guy
...

NEW FLASH
In all honesty FAWK THE NEXT GUY!!!

i paid good money for my car i own it and can do with it as i please I'm not going to pamper it for the life that i own it so someone else can enjoy it .. its a bmw not a kia ..I should be able to floor it without it blowing up

as a matter of fact the dealer told me to take it out and enjoy it.. on the test drive we went through the sport modes and had some fun

the car has 4 years 80 k warranty
i will do a oil change at 2k and then all service is covered by bmw till 80k
to those of you with normal friendly replies thanks

http://yel.pca.org/porsche-engine-break-in/

You should avoid beating on it until it is broken in. The dealership doesn't give a damn about you after they make the sale, they'll beat the hell out of the car just to sell it (which some other guy will buy). I guess you're saying fawk that guy too? Look at the threads about oil burning, etc. Breaking in an engine is very critical.

[flavp5]

as mentioned i haven't beaten it up .. have i given it gas a few times sure... but i haven't taking it past 70-80 mph much on the highway ... and i only tried the launch control twice to see if my car even had it ...my questions have been answered

[kanucks]

Hey guys, is launch control only available on the m235i?? I'm confused since I have a 228i and one of the posters here said their BMW SA showed them LC on both a 228i and m235

[kanucks]

Only reason I ask is because i tried a couple times before and somehow screwed up the tach trying to engage LC in my 2015/16 228xi after driving it for over a year. The tach wouldn't properly display my rpms.... Had to have it warrantied... Is it because there's no LC on the 2015/16 models? Can't quite grasp how trying to engage LC broke the tach tho

[Maynard]

Originally Posted by flavp5

lol what do you think they are gonna deny warranty for a option thats built into the car.. thats like saying if your power window motor died they could say well maybe you used it too much :P

I have had modded cars all my life never once had issues with warranty work.. had to transmissions replaced .. one in a mazda protege5 one in a camaro
both cars had intakes, one had a tune etc..

in saying that .. I'm not adding dos to the engine here.. if they didn't want us to use launch control and if its sooooo bad for the car ... why even have it as a option...

i agree its prob best to wait for the brake in period which ill soon be out of .. rolled over 1200 today...

You are sadly mistaken, at least in principle. Don't know specifically of anybody getting denied warranty over THIS, but they will (have) denied warranties on M-cars that did not get the break in oil change as required, or where the 'wrong' oil was used, so they can get pretty picky about a big ticket item like a motor. And the manual section cited above should kind of clue you that the 'why even have it if it is so bad' argument is stupid - they are telling you there is a time when it IS bad, and when you can start using it safely. The ring-sealing you bugger up will be your problem too, not just the next guy's (ever wonder why some engines make 10-20 hp more than others, even if identical and stock?).

And thanks for reminding me why I try to never buy a car off the lot, even with just a few dozen miles on it.

[3rdcoast228i]

Originally Posted by kanucks

Hey guys, is launch control only available on the m235i?? I'm confused since I have a 228i and one of the posters here said their BMW SA showed them LC on both a 228i and m235

The 228i has launch control.

You just have to go through all the steps to make it work. Including oil being up to operating temp and the car has to be driven at least 6 miles. I think it's 6 miles but my memory could be wrong about the number of miles.

[Rayscott]

I could care less about launch control. I plan to keep my 228ix a long time and feel doing this regularly is hard on the vehicle. It is fine in sport or sport+.

[happyjack]

Originally Posted by Rayscott

I could care less about launch control. I plan to keep my 228ix a long time and feel doing this regularly is hard on the vehicle. It is fine in sport or sport+.

as someone who tends to own cars beyond 100K+ miles, i sort of agree, but then again...why not an italian tune-up once a year?

[Xi-Xi]

Originally Posted by kanucks

Hey guys, is launch control only available on the m235i?? I'm confused since I have a 228i and one of the posters here said their BMW SA showed them LC on both a 228i and m235

Not only for the m235i. My 2016 228i xdrive definitely has it, the white flag and so on.

[kanucks]

Originally Posted by Xi-Xi

Not only for the m235i. My 2016 228i xdrive definitely has it, the white flag and so on.

Appreciate the info! I guess I just wasn't doing it properly and got scared after fudging up the tach... Will give it a shot in the spring or summer