SMG v. Six Speed Manaul Transmissions
07-26-2005, 07:16 PM
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I finally figured out how to use the Launch Control. I didn't know what to expect, but when I left the stop light, the car layed down a perfect launch with two burning tires and smoke, on the upshift, the car was still spinning the tires. What an experiance.
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07-26-2005, 07:46 PM
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Originally Posted by bmwin14rsm' date='Jul 26 2005, 08:16 PM
I finally figured out how to use the Launch Control.? I didn't know what to expect, but when I left the stop light, the car layed down a perfect launch with two burning tires and smoke, on the upshift, the car was still spinning the tires.? What an experiance.
SMG is great.
SMG is great.
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HAHAH WHEN DID YOU DO THAT?!!?!?! AWESOME! you should have done it at the meet i would have loved to see! and record it!
07-26-2005, 09:25 PM
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Originally Posted by bmwin14rsm' date='Jul 26 2005, 11:16 PM
I finally figured out how to use the Launch Control.? I didn't know what to expect, but when I left the stop light, the car layed down a perfect launch with two burning tires and smoke, on the upshift, the car was still spinning the tires.? What an experiance.
SMG is great.
SMG is great.
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07-27-2005, 06:22 AM
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Originally Posted by Rudy' date='Jul 27 2005, 12:25 AM
[quote name='bmwin14rsm' date='Jul 26 2005, 11:16 PM']I finally figured out how to use the Launch Control.? I didn't know what to expect, but when I left the stop light, the car layed down a perfect launch with two burning tires and smoke, on the upshift, the car was still spinning the tires.? What an experiance.
SMG is great.
SMG is great.
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[/quote]One was what I experienced on the drag track that derrickj introduced to me.
07-27-2005, 06:48 AM
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I have had two tire burnouts and one tire burnouts. I think it depends on the level of traction available for each tire, if one tire has more traction then the other one will spin
07-27-2005, 10:29 AM
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I don't do burnouts all that often, but the last time I did, I layed down two sets of tracks. I have a manual in my case.
A LSD would of course improve the situation, but I'd prefer one for the benefit they provide in turns.
A LSD would of course improve the situation, but I'd prefer one for the benefit they provide in turns.
07-27-2005, 11:26 AM
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Originally Posted by EBMCS03' date='Jul 26 2005, 09:46 PM
[quote name='bmwin14rsm' date='Jul 26 2005, 08:16 PM']I finally figured out how to use the Launch Control.? I didn't know what to expect, but when I left the stop light, the car layed down a perfect launch with two burning tires and smoke, on the upshift, the car was still spinning the tires.? What an experiance.
SMG is great.
SMG is great.
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HAHAH WHEN DID YOU DO THAT?!!?!?! AWESOME! you should have done it at the meet i would have loved to see! and record it!
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[/quote]I figured it out yesterday. I had both my kids in the car and they loved it. I was supprised on how hard the clutch slams the car into gear. It seems more agressive than in sport mode.
07-27-2005, 11:27 AM
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Originally Posted by Rudy' date='Jul 26 2005, 11:25 PM
[quote name='bmwin14rsm' date='Jul 26 2005, 11:16 PM']I finally figured out how to use the Launch Control.? I didn't know what to expect, but when I left the stop light, the car layed down a perfect launch with two burning tires and smoke, on the upshift, the car was still spinning the tires.? What an experiance.
SMG is great.
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[/quote]Yes, I went back to the corner and saw both strips. Also, smoke was comming out on both sides of the car.
07-27-2005, 11:29 AM
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Originally Posted by bmwin14rsm' date='Jul 27 2005, 12:26 PM
I figured it out yesterday.? I had both my kids in the car and they loved it.? I was supprised on how hard the clutch slams the car into gear.? It seems more agressive than in sport mode.
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07-27-2005, 01:53 PM
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Originally Posted by pennetta' date='Jul 27 2005, 09:48 AM
I have had two tire burnouts and one tire burnouts. I think it depends on the level of traction available for each tire, if one tire has more traction then the other one will spin
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