BMW Launch Control - How-to Do It!

[@darreng1496]

Great video as usual, does it work on an M Sport X1 or does that only have Boost mode?

[@chrisb7161]

Nice video although I would say the coolant temp being at temperature is one requirement but you forgot to mention that the oil temperature also needs to be at operating temperature. In my experience the coolant temp will always get to OT well before the oil does. In the manual BMW says approximately 6 miles is required to get everything up to temperature. For those interested you can see the oil temp in the sport display.

[@BMWofFW]

@@chrisb7161 all true… i was operating under the assumption that a car being up to operating temp was a given but you’re correct, never assume anything hahaha last thing i need is someone saying “i started my car and went to launch out of my driveway… “

Thanks for all the great content! You just got yourself a new subscriber 🙂 Sorry if it was mentioned and I didn't catch it but what's the break-in period for the M340i when you take delivery of a brand new car? I have one on order and hope to get it by end of November and can't wait!

[@BMWofFW]

M340i doesn't have a break in period... only the bigger twin turbo V8 cars have it and full blown M cars.

Ok, so no limitations on top revs and speed when the car is new?

[@matheusgralhoz9906]

Tem sim amigo, todo carro novo precisa passar pelo periodo de amassiamento, geralmente varia de 500KM a 2mil km no maximo.

[@davemezz4067]

@@BMWofFW When I bought my 23' m340i xdrive the dealer said 1200 miles. I'm not 100% sure but the owner's manual says that too? But good job explaining

[@luiscarlosmontanosaenz7717]

I do exactly the same thing, I have a BMW M8 coupe and when I release the pedal the rear tires slip a little and then accelerate in launch control and I have 4WD activated, any idea why that's why I try to improve my numbers. I would appreciate some help

[@YungRekless]

What should the lbs boost get to on the screen? I’ve heard it should get up to 10lbs before launching. Mine was only getting to 4

[@davidsamuels4246]

Is launch control an option on the IX 50? If so how do I find that option.

[@BMWofFW]

iX 50 no... non m sport model, the iX M60, Yes... likewise for the i4 lineup 35, 40, and 40xdrive are a no, M50 yes.

[@frizzby-x]

@@BMWofFW X3 30i does have it though

[@omgthedonny]

Since you have to put the transmission in S MODE do you have to shift yourself when using launch control ?

[@BMWofFW]

Even though it’s counter intuitive, as long as your foot is mashed to the floor and you’re in launch mode NO you won’t have to shift, it will do it for you. The second you let up it goes back to manual S mode.

[@g20_alvarez]

Once on launch control, does it time out?

[@mr.porkchop7473]

do you know if this works on the 2024 x5 50e?

[@BMWofFW]

Won’t work on the X5 50e because that’s not an M Performance or M car.

[@THEelduderino]

My dealer was convinced my 50e w/ M Sport package has launch, tried every way & can’t find. I did see a 0-60 of a 24’ X5 50e going in to launch on dash, wondering if it was in Europe. You can immediately jump to “Sprint” mode if you hold left paddle shifter

[@kabir.dhingra]

Hey, so you know when is the earliest a 2024 540i allocation would be available? When are dealers able to order for customers at the earliest?

[@BMWofFW]

November 2023, expect delivery either late December/early January if all goes smoothly.

[@kabir.dhingra]

@@BMWofFW does that mean orders could begin later this month or next month?

[@harryblinkhorn2792]

How often should the oil and filter be changed on a M340i

[@BMWofFW]

Depends on how you drive… but the car will tell you when wear is higher than normal with a notification to change oil soon

[@BMWofFW]

But on average most change between 7500 and 10k miles, softer drivers closer to 12k…

[@harryblinkhorn2792]

@@BMWofFW I have a service plan with BMW which states every two years,I would prefer to do it every year

[@MajorB58]

Hello ive got a question sir on my 2019 g31 540i xd do i need to have m sport package to have launch control?

[@BMWofFW]

Yes, m sport adds sport plus as an option which gives you launch control

[@estebanaguiar2884]

I have been trying in x6m competition 2023 for more than 3 months and I can’t see the flag with the launch control . Can you make a video with this model 😢….. please

[@BMWofFW]

so for the X6 M Comp: 1)engine Warm 2) level ground/cetnered steering 3)S3 shift mode 4)DSC OFF 5) Brake Firmly to the floor 6) Accelerator SLAM to the floor (you'll see the launch control flag when done right) 7) Release the brake but KEEP RIGHT FOOT PLANTED. even though you're in Sequential driving mode in Launch Mode it WILL shift for you into the next gear... the second you lift off it will go back to normal and not shift automatically anymore.

[@estebanaguiar2884]

@@BMWofFW what should be the configuration for mdm ? 4xsport ?

[@BMWofFW]

@@estebanaguiar2884 drive mode won’t matter but DSC should be off not in MDM mode for full M cars and auto transmissions

[@omarwazani3447]

2024 330e ??

[@BMWofFW]

@@omarwazani3447 no launch control on the 330e :/

[@SirArthurification]

I have a 630i gt from 2022 and it’s not working or not available? Thank you

[@BMWofFW]

Do you have the M Sport package?

[@SirArthurification]

@@BMWofFW yes I have … and I did figure it out today :) it worked thank you

[@krankinkogs]

how long is the break in period? and where can i find info on that subject?

[@BMWofFW]

Depends on the vehicle… non M cars there is none, 6 cylinder M cars are 1200 Mile break in oil change, 8 cylinder M Cars are 310mile Rev limit lock, and 1200 mile break in oil change.

[@krankinkogs]

@@BMWofFW i have a 2024 330xe with M package

[@kreker3053]

Does anyone know if the BMW g60 520d/i has lounch control?

[@BMWofFW]

Should if it has m sport package

[@hassanger8128]

I can't activate this in my X1 M35. Why?

[@BMWofFW]

In your sport my mode, did you change the traction to be “TRACTION” setting instead of DSC ON?

[@pleaseletitgo1818]

Does the 7 series setup the same?

[@BMWofFW]

If a 760i yes, 740is a no

[@BMWofFW]

When it comes to the i7, only m70 will domit

[@darreng1496]

Great video as usual, does it work on just an M Sport X1?

[@darreng1496]

Great video as usual, does it work on just an M Sport X1?

[@darreng1496]

Great video as usual, does it work on an M Sport X1 or does that only have Boost mode?

[@BMWofFW]

only boost mode on the X1 M Sport... that will change with the upcoming X1 M35i though!!!!