SMG Launch Assist
09-13-2006, 01:08 PM
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My Ride: I have a 2007 Black Sapphire BMW 530i with SMG. It has the auburn interior, has PDC, Sports Package, Premium Package, rear automatic sunshades with manual side sunshades, 35% black tint, Upgraded angeleyes from Angelibrights, and Logic 7 Sound System
Model Year: 2007
Ok, so I know I am going to get a lot of "try searching for it", but I could not find the answer. Many of you SMG owners have 550 or 545, but what about us little 530I's?? How do I use launch assist? Its been 3 months and I finally finished my break in period, I have to say that the sport button mode is way better than the regular mode in my 530i SMG. Another question i have is if the SMg in the 530, 545 and 550 are all the same?? Thanks guys for the responses and I know I am going to get a lot of them.
09-13-2006, 02:03 PM
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My Ride: 2008 550, Carbon Black Metallic, Natural Brown Dakota Leather, Sport Package, Sport Automatic Transmission, Cold Weather Package, Power Rear and Manual Side Sun Shades, etc.
Retired - 2004 545 SMG, Black Sapphire Metallic, Auburn Dakota Leather, Cold Weather and Sports Packages, Power Rear and Manual Side Sun Shades
For Launch / Acceeration Assist:
Place in Sport Mode
Turn DSC/DTC all the way off (hold button in for 3+ seconds)
Stomp on the gas pedal down to the floor - do not lift up.
Hold on!
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Place in Sport Mode
Turn DSC/DTC all the way off (hold button in for 3+ seconds)
Stomp on the gas pedal down to the floor - do not lift up.
Hold on!
Smile
09-13-2006, 02:52 PM
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My Ride: 2007 E63 AMG | Obsidian Black | Schwarzes Nappa | Black BirdEye Maple | Premium II Package | Electronic Trunk Closer | Parktronic
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
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Yeah, what he said. Also, do not attempt back-to-back launches. Wait a few minutes before attempting another launch. I learned that the hard way. I took my car in for servicing and they had to reset the AA. A good rule of thumb is to wait 10 minutes. That will give you plenty of time.
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Yeah, what he said. Also, do not attempt back-to-back launches. Wait a few minutes before attempting another launch. I learned that the hard way. I took my car in for servicing and they had to reset the AA. A good rule of thumb is to wait 10 minutes. That will give you plenty of time.
09-14-2006, 04:53 PM
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My Ride: I have a 2007 Black Sapphire BMW 530i with SMG. It has the auburn interior, has PDC, Sports Package, Premium Package, rear automatic sunshades with manual side sunshades, 35% black tint, Upgraded angeleyes from Angelibrights, and Logic 7 Sound System
Model Year: 2007
is that it, just stomp on the gas, what does this do, is it good for racing from a dig (red light).?
09-14-2006, 05:08 PM
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My Ride: 2007 E63 AMG | Obsidian Black | Schwarzes Nappa | Black BirdEye Maple | Premium II Package | Electronic Trunk Closer | Parktronic
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
Don't race from a dig. You'll lose precious time. When you stomp down on the throttle, you're not going to instantly move. The car's going to rev up to 4500 rpm before dumping the clutch. By the time the clutch is dumped your adversary would have quite a head start.
Best tranny to do traffic light runs are Steps or 6-speed. Too bad you live in Texas, the Socal e60ers are having another Launch Meet this weekend.
If you're going to race, better to do it from a roll with the SMGs.
Best tranny to do traffic light runs are Steps or 6-speed. Too bad you live in Texas, the Socal e60ers are having another Launch Meet this weekend.
If you're going to race, better to do it from a roll with the SMGs.
09-15-2006, 01:22 AM
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Originally Posted by houbmw' post='334149' date='Sep 13 2006, 11:08 PM
Ok, so I know I am going to get a lot of "try searching for it", but I could not find the answer. Many of you SMG owners have 550 or 545, but what about us little 530I's?? How do I use launch assist? Its been 3 months and I finally finished my break in period, I have to say that the sport button mode is way better than the regular mode in my 530i SMG. Another question i have is if the SMg in the 530, 545 and 550 are all the same?? Thanks guys for the responses and I know I am going to get a lot of them.
09-15-2006, 04:19 AM
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My Ride: 2007 E63 AMG | Obsidian Black | Schwarzes Nappa | Black BirdEye Maple | Premium II Package | Electronic Trunk Closer | Parktronic
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
The car will shift for you in either manual or auto mode. The sifting though is fastest in manual mode.
09-16-2006, 05:51 AM
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Originally Posted by vegastrashed' post='334586' date='Sep 14 2006, 09:08 PM
Don't race from a dig. You'll lose precious time. When you stomp down on the throttle, you're not going to instantly move. The car's going to rev up to 4500 rpm before dumping the clutch. By the time the clutch is dumped your adversary would have quite a head start.
Best tranny to do traffic light runs are Steps or 6-speed. Too bad you live in Texas, the Socal e60ers are having another Launch Meet this weekend.
If you're going to race, better to do it from a roll with the SMGs.
Best tranny to do traffic light runs are Steps or 6-speed. Too bad you live in Texas, the Socal e60ers are having another Launch Meet this weekend.
If you're going to race, better to do it from a roll with the SMGs.
09-16-2006, 07:20 AM
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damn you SMGs owners!! 
sucks i don't have SMG, so jealous!! Stop discussing that, you're making me kick myself for not getting SMG... 
I'm just kidding, but I'm truly jealous for not having SMG.. Cheers guys, enjoy your cars!!
sucks i don't have SMG, so jealous!! Stop discussing that, you're making me kick myself for not getting SMG... I'm just kidding, but I'm truly jealous for not having SMG.. Cheers guys, enjoy your cars!!
09-16-2006, 08:37 AM
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Originally Posted by pennetta' post='335062' date='Sep 16 2006, 09:51 AM
Thats like saying don't race from a dig with a manual, by the time you press the clutch in- hit the gas- and let the clutch out again the guy in the Steptronic will be gone already. If you know how to drive an SMG with AA you can easily time when you hit the gas for the desired timing.
It'd be great if somebody could get a rough time between STOMP and GO.