HELP ME! I'm addicted to Launch Assist...
07-13-2006, 04:58 PM
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Engine: RPi/Powerchips custom ECU tune, RPi Ram Air Kit (BMC filter, scoops), RennTech Sport exhaust, secondary cats, charcoal and resonator delete, custom AAA x-pipe
Exterior: 50% side windows / 35% rear window Formula One Pinnacle Series | Flat AMG hood emblem
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2005 545i Sport SMG | Ti Grau | Schwarzes Dakota | Anthracite Maple | Logic 7 | Nav
Engine: Custom AFE CAI, Superchips ECU remap, Sprint Booster, RDSport Dual Exhaust Conversion with Quad Pipes and X-pipe, 3 resonators deleted, 90mm tips!
Exterior: M-Tech Aero kit | M5 Mirrors | M5 Rear Bumper | Trunk Lid Finisher | Vorsteiner decklid spoiler | 50% Formula One Pinnacle Tint
Suspension and Brakes: Bilstein PSS9 coilovers, JBT BBK: 16" cross-drilled rotors, 8 piston and 15" cross-drilled rotors, 4 piston
Wheels: VIP Modular VR 02 20x9F, 20x10R | Toyo T1R 245/30/20F, 285/25/20R
Lights: PIAA 4150K Xtreme White Plus fog lights, AIB v3
MOST IMPORTANT: Hardwired V1; =)
ED Date: 4/7/05, Re-delivery date: 5/21/05
Originally Posted by hollywoodtrash' post='310468' date='Jul 13 2006, 05:50 PM
HAHA launch party on the 30th Eric! 
Hey, I guess I can manage a few clutches and tires in exchange for a little fun
See ya guys later, I'm gonna go launch off to the grocery market
Hey, I guess I can manage a few clutches and tires in exchange for a little fun
See ya guys later, I'm gonna go launch off to the grocery market
You need a "loco"
smiley, cause if one ever deserved it it's hollywood... "Launch to the grocery market" The thing about hollywood's last comment is there is some truth to it. I've been to his neighborhood, when you come out it's a straight away for at least 1/4 mile. Posted speed limit is 45, but he knows the popo's schedule. That is the same road where he had his first dance with the Lexus IS350. He forgot he won by the way...
07-13-2006, 05:50 PM
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Originally Posted by jiio' post='310441' date='Jul 14 2006, 06:19 AM
For you, use brake torquing. It is equivalent to launch control. 
07-13-2006, 06:39 PM
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Originally Posted by jiio' post='310441' date='Jul 13 2006, 04:19 PM
For you, use brake torquing. It is equivalent to launch control.
07-13-2006, 06:52 PM
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Engine: RPi/Powerchips custom ECU tune, RPi Ram Air Kit (BMC filter, scoops), RennTech Sport exhaust, secondary cats, charcoal and resonator delete, custom AAA x-pipe
Exterior: 50% side windows / 35% rear window Formula One Pinnacle Series | Flat AMG hood emblem
Suspension: Renntech Lowering Module
Wheels/Tires: Radenergie R10, Falken FK452 245/30/20, Yokohama ADVAN Sport 285/25/20
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2005 545i Sport SMG | Ti Grau | Schwarzes Dakota | Anthracite Maple | Logic 7 | Nav
Engine: Custom AFE CAI, Superchips ECU remap, Sprint Booster, RDSport Dual Exhaust Conversion with Quad Pipes and X-pipe, 3 resonators deleted, 90mm tips!
Exterior: M-Tech Aero kit | M5 Mirrors | M5 Rear Bumper | Trunk Lid Finisher | Vorsteiner decklid spoiler | 50% Formula One Pinnacle Tint
Suspension and Brakes: Bilstein PSS9 coilovers, JBT BBK: 16" cross-drilled rotors, 8 piston and 15" cross-drilled rotors, 4 piston
Wheels: VIP Modular VR 02 20x9F, 20x10R | Toyo T1R 245/30/20F, 285/25/20R
Lights: PIAA 4150K Xtreme White Plus fog lights, AIB v3
MOST IMPORTANT: Hardwired V1; =)
ED Date: 4/7/05, Re-delivery date: 5/21/05
Here are some thread about brake torquing:
http://forums.e60.net/index.php?showtopic=24956
http://forums.e60.net/index.php?showtopic=26859
http://forums.e60.net/index.php?showtopic=24956
http://forums.e60.net/index.php?showtopic=26859
07-13-2006, 09:02 PM
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Hummm this reminds me of one of my encounters... I should have Znod add it to my kill list. I almost had to use Launch Assist to beat him.
Just the other day i had a bicyclist come up next to me wearing this crazy helmet with flames on it. i think he had a 21 speed due to the gearing on his pedals. he started giving me the stare-down and rang his bike bell to signal a race. when i ignored him he started to pedal with his front brake on. his back wheel started smoking and it really got my blood boiling... but in the end i resisted the urge to race him. next time he may not be so lucky though. i swear some people are just crazy.
Initially posted here.
http://forums.e60.net/index.php?showtopic=22335
Just the other day i had a bicyclist come up next to me wearing this crazy helmet with flames on it. i think he had a 21 speed due to the gearing on his pedals. he started giving me the stare-down and rang his bike bell to signal a race. when i ignored him he started to pedal with his front brake on. his back wheel started smoking and it really got my blood boiling... but in the end i resisted the urge to race him. next time he may not be so lucky though. i swear some people are just crazy.
Initially posted here.
http://forums.e60.net/index.php?showtopic=22335
07-13-2006, 09:07 PM
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Engine: RPi/Powerchips custom ECU tune, RPi Ram Air Kit (BMC filter, scoops), RennTech Sport exhaust, secondary cats, charcoal and resonator delete, custom AAA x-pipe
Exterior: 50% side windows / 35% rear window Formula One Pinnacle Series | Flat AMG hood emblem
Suspension: Renntech Lowering Module
Wheels/Tires: Radenergie R10, Falken FK452 245/30/20, Yokohama ADVAN Sport 285/25/20
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2005 545i Sport SMG | Ti Grau | Schwarzes Dakota | Anthracite Maple | Logic 7 | Nav
Engine: Custom AFE CAI, Superchips ECU remap, Sprint Booster, RDSport Dual Exhaust Conversion with Quad Pipes and X-pipe, 3 resonators deleted, 90mm tips!
Exterior: M-Tech Aero kit | M5 Mirrors | M5 Rear Bumper | Trunk Lid Finisher | Vorsteiner decklid spoiler | 50% Formula One Pinnacle Tint
Suspension and Brakes: Bilstein PSS9 coilovers, JBT BBK: 16" cross-drilled rotors, 8 piston and 15" cross-drilled rotors, 4 piston
Wheels: VIP Modular VR 02 20x9F, 20x10R | Toyo T1R 245/30/20F, 285/25/20R
Lights: PIAA 4150K Xtreme White Plus fog lights, AIB v3
MOST IMPORTANT: Hardwired V1; =)
ED Date: 4/7/05, Re-delivery date: 5/21/05
I remember reading that thread. Looks to me like that was your best and only chance for a win. Shoulda took the easy kill.
07-13-2006, 09:12 PM
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Just reading this thread makes me want to Launch Control too... 
07-13-2006, 09:14 PM
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Engine: RPi/Powerchips custom ECU tune, RPi Ram Air Kit (BMC filter, scoops), RennTech Sport exhaust, secondary cats, charcoal and resonator delete, custom AAA x-pipe
Exterior: 50% side windows / 35% rear window Formula One Pinnacle Series | Flat AMG hood emblem
Suspension: Renntech Lowering Module
Wheels/Tires: Radenergie R10, Falken FK452 245/30/20, Yokohama ADVAN Sport 285/25/20
-----------------------------------------
2005 545i Sport SMG | Ti Grau | Schwarzes Dakota | Anthracite Maple | Logic 7 | Nav
Engine: Custom AFE CAI, Superchips ECU remap, Sprint Booster, RDSport Dual Exhaust Conversion with Quad Pipes and X-pipe, 3 resonators deleted, 90mm tips!
Exterior: M-Tech Aero kit | M5 Mirrors | M5 Rear Bumper | Trunk Lid Finisher | Vorsteiner decklid spoiler | 50% Formula One Pinnacle Tint
Suspension and Brakes: Bilstein PSS9 coilovers, JBT BBK: 16" cross-drilled rotors, 8 piston and 15" cross-drilled rotors, 4 piston
Wheels: VIP Modular VR 02 20x9F, 20x10R | Toyo T1R 245/30/20F, 285/25/20R
Lights: PIAA 4150K Xtreme White Plus fog lights, AIB v3
MOST IMPORTANT: Hardwired V1; =)
ED Date: 4/7/05, Re-delivery date: 5/21/05
Originally Posted by bmw4life' post='310542' date='Jul 13 2006, 10:12 PM
Just reading this thread makes me want to Launch Control too... 
07-13-2006, 09:17 PM
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Originally Posted by jiio' post='310543' date='Jul 13 2006, 10:14 PM
Shoulda got the 550/545 SMG...
07-14-2006, 05:36 AM
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LOL Ok ultimate question then? What do you think causes more stress/wear on the components between using LC and BT in a SMG/Steptronic gearbox. Cars submited to the same treatment, wich one would give away first? The clutch in the smg, or the torque converter in the steptronic? Anyone willing to bet? 
PS: I want my next bmw to be SMG for SURE!!! And btw Launch Control sounds way better than Brake Torque doesn't it?
PS: I want my next bmw to be SMG for SURE!!! And btw Launch Control sounds way better than Brake Torque doesn't it?