Launch Control X5

FrozenGas · 10-27-2019, 10:21 PM

When do guys do Launch Control for G05 40i? Right after break in 1200miles / 2000 km? Or a bit later? Curious to know as I wanted to try it after break in

kthankzbye · 10-28-2019, 12:10 AM

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Originally Posted by FrozenGas

When do guys do Launch Control for G05 40i? Right after break in 1200miles / 2000 km? Or a bit later? Curious to know as I wanted to try it after break in

I'm leasing so I'm going to do it at 1200 lol

Tim2189 · 10-28-2019, 08:17 AM

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I'm leasing so I'm going to do it at 1200 lol

Tried mine out at 800 miles
Bananas !

VTENGR · 10-28-2019, 08:20 AM

Going to test every strand of my will power not to do this before 1200 miles. Since I plan on keeping this beast for a while, I want to make sure she's fully broken in before pushing it.

FrozenGas · 10-28-2019, 04:14 PM

Anyone done Launch Control a bit later than 1200 miles?

MystroX5 · 10-28-2019, 04:30 PM

I waited after 2500 miles only because I put all those miles on my X5 on a family road trip. I am still waiting in my new M2C until it gets its mandatory “M Car” break-in fluid change at 1200 miles. It’s been a monster even with keeping it below 5k rpms. I would give a new X5 to 1200 miles as BMW feels this is when a full M car is ready for full power.

X5_CC · 10-28-2019, 04:56 PM

I tried it right at 1,200 miles.

While I didn't do it, I bet you could do launch control much earlier and have no adverse effects. 1,200 miles is the longest recommended break-in period of any vehicle I've owned. I am betting that is very conservative.

Aimster82 · 11-01-2019, 02:54 PM

Since I leased the car .... at 25miles

wtwo3 · 11-01-2019, 03:12 PM

Although I leased it, I feel guilty using launch control before the recommended break-in period. Is that weird?

Tim2189 · 11-01-2019, 05:49 PM

2020 X5 M50i Launch Control

jumpingpint · 11-01-2019, 10:43 PM

Can M50i
do launch control? Interesting

imyb · 11-02-2019, 07:45 AM

All X5s can do launch control

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Can M50i
do launch control? Interesting

Bristle Hound · 10-27-2021, 02:01 PM

Launch control?

'Plus, with Launch Control, your BMW will reach maximum acceleration from a standing start. Give the Dynamic Stability Control button one short press, set the gear lever into position ‘S’, depress the brake firmly and kick down the accelerator pedal – now release the brakes and find out what torque really means.'

jps3b · 10-27-2021, 03:49 PM

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Originally Posted by VTENGR

Going to test every strand of my will power not to do this before 1200 miles. Since I plan on keeping this beast for a while, I want to make sure she's fully broken in before pushing it.

Does it hurt the engine/transmission? If you weren't leasing the car, would you still attempt to launch it?

VTENGR · 10-27-2021, 03:52 PM

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Originally Posted by jps3b

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Originally Posted by VTENGR

Going to test every strand of my will power not to do this before 1200 miles. Since I plan on keeping this beast for a while, I want to make sure she's fully broken in before pushing it.

Does it hurt the engine/transmission? If you weren't leasing the car, would you still attempt to launch it?

BMW recommends not revving the engine past 4500 RPM for the first 1200 miles. Since I plan on holding onto this car for awhile I figured I would follow their recommendation.

jps3b · 10-27-2021, 04:00 PM

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Originally Posted by MystroX5

I waited after 2500 miles only because I put all those miles on my X5 on a family road trip. I am still waiting in my new M2C until it gets its mandatory "M Car" break-in fluid change at 1200 miles. It's been a monster even with keeping it below 5k rpms. I would give a new X5 to 1200 miles as BMW feels this is when a full M car is ready for full power.

Will taking the rpm's past 5K damage the engine?

YuicyYumboYack · 10-27-2021, 05:05 PM

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Will taking the rpm's past 5K damage the engine?

It won't, like, make your engine explode or anything. I just see no reason to do it if that's what the manual says.

However, there are also plenty of people who drive it like they stole it from day one, and haven't had any issues.

For me, it's simply about minimizing risk, so I've chosen to follow the instructions per the manual.

jps3b · 10-27-2021, 06:09 PM

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Originally Posted by jps3b

Will taking the rpm's past 5K damage the engine?

It won't, like, make your engine explode or anything. I just see no reason to do it if that's what the manual says.

However, there are also plenty of people who drive it like they stole it from day one, and haven't had any issues.

For me, it's simply about minimizing risk, so I've chosen to follow the instructions per the manual.

100% agree. I'm just so OCD I can only imagine the genius that went to fill up the gas tank when I bought the car putting it in launch mode to race some rice rocket. I've been taking it slow myself

zhangyi17 · 10-27-2021, 07:49 PM

14k km on the clock, I still haven't tried the launch control yet.

JimVR4 · 10-27-2021, 07:55 PM

I haven't yet tried the actual launch mode but I can say the acceleration in Sport+ mode when floored is so violent it might make you dizzy or faint.

GrussGott · 10-27-2021, 09:37 PM

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Originally Posted by jps3b

Will taking the rpm's past 5K damage the engine?

There are 3 theories of the case here:

(1.) The Dirty Oil Boys
There's gonna be shavings & etc cuz new engine which can harm your engine so no high rpm stuff and no constant rpm stuff for > 20 min

(2.) The Lawyers-Suck Crew
Naw, that shit's only there cuz the highest probability of part failure is during the first 1200 miles so BMWNA attorneys don't want you doing a high-speed run when their parts fail (cuz parts aren't spec'd to zero failure tolerance, so some are gonna fail!), much better if you're coasting in a cotton field.

(3.) The Renegades
It's all bullshit cuz BMW test-cells the engines before they go into the car, they dyno some of cars in the factory, and they test drive every car that rolls outa the factory so the engines are already broken in so fuck that imma lay down tracks out da dealership.

jps3b · 10-27-2021, 09:48 PM

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Originally Posted by GrussGott

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Originally Posted by jps3b

Will taking the rpm's past 5K damage the engine?

There are 3 theories of the case here:

(1.) The Dirty Oil Boys
There's gonna be shavings & etc cuz new engine which can harm your engine so no high rpm stuff and no constant rpm stuff for > 20 min

(2.) The Lawyers-Suck Crew
Naw, that shit's only there cuz the highest probability of part failure is during the first 1200 miles so BMWNA attorneys don't want you doing a high-speed run when their parts fail (cuz parts aren't spec'd to zero failure tolerance, so some are gonna fail!), much better if you're coasting in a cotton field.

(3.) The Renegades
It's all bullshit cuz BMW test-cells the engines before they go into the car, they dyno some of cars in the factory, and they test drive every car that rolls outa the factory so the engines are already broken in so fuck that imma lay down tracks out da dealership.

This is what I love about this forum 😂🤣😂

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MystroX5 Major General 6284 Rep 5,319 Posts Drives: 2020 X7 M50i/ 911 Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: Central Pa. iTrader: (0)	I waited after 2500 miles only because I put all those miles on my X5 on a family road trip. I am still waiting in my new M2C until it gets its mandatory “M Car” break-in fluid change at 1200 miles. It’s been a monster even with keeping it below 5k rpms. I would give a new X5 to 1200 miles as BMW feels this is when a full M car is ready for full power.
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