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09-26-2009, 01:03 PM

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Originally Posted by porsche911targa' post='1017802' date='Sep 26 2009, 04:50 PM

Did you turn off DSC?

Of course!

Scott, I forgot to mention, I always start in 1st not D.

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09-26-2009, 02:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Krozi' post='1017743' date='Sep 26 2009, 03:41 PM

Hahaha yea, it really was a perfect launch, I couldn't believe it myself

Try it a couple times! It's fun

Right on Marc. Starting off in D = starting off in second gear = getting owned by lesser cars off the line

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09-26-2009, 03:03 PM

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Surely this is a piss take? if you cant spin it I'd hate to have you coming the other way to me!!!!

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09-26-2009, 05:30 PM

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Originally Posted by sdg1871' post='1017771' date='Sep 26 2009, 03:09 PM

I agree with most of your launch technique. In addition to what you said, I start in M1 -- not D -- and I turn off the air condition and I disable DSC all the way but holding the button down for several seconds.

I've always wondered how to do the optimum launch with the e60. Thanks Guys!

So in summary its:
Step 1: DSC fully Disabled + turn of A/C
Step 2: Engage M1 for Autos
Step 3: Left foot on Brake
Step 4: Right Foot on Accellerator pressed down to the floor (should rev upto 2500-3000)
Step 5: Release Left Foot off Brake and off you go.

Is this safe to do....like all the time for the car?

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09-26-2009, 05:40 PM

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Originally Posted by rich545im' post='1017986' date='Sep 26 2009, 09:30 PM

I've always wondered how to do the optimum launch with the e60. Thanks Guys!

So in summary its:
Step 1: DSC fully Disabled + turn of A/C
Step 2: Left foot on Brake
Step 3: Right Foot on Accellerator pressed down to the floor (should rev upto 2500-3000)
Step 4: Release Left Foot off Brake and off you go.

Is this safe to do....like all the time for the car?

Add a step to put transmission in M1 (if an Auto Trans).

I have read some posts which say that the AC is disabled when the throttle is at WOT but to be sure, I shut the AC off when I want maximum acceleration from a stop.

Brake torquing as described above is not great for the lifespan of an automatic transmission but if you are only doing this occassionally, you'll be fine.

Here is a useful website on launch tecniques: http://www.modernracer.com/tips/dragracing...techniques.html

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09-26-2009, 05:59 PM

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Is this safe to do....like all the time for the car?

No, nononono. Occasionally it's fine but I would only do it your really tempted to race someone....

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Is this safe to do....like all the time for the car?

Like yoga and Sarah Palin's daughter, nothing is safe to do all the time. However, the cost of the eventual damage to your transmission, brakes, differential, and engine will be offset quite well by the satisfaction you surely will acquire by knowing that everyone around you thinks you are a complete f*cking idiot.