How to use Launch Control in your BMW X5M X6M F85/F86

This video I talk to about how to use LC or launch control in your BMW X5M or X6 M
Step 1. Warm vehicle by driving
Step 2. Traction Control fully disabled (Press and hold)
Step 3. Sport Plus Throttle/Engine
Step 4. Sequential Drive Mode (It will shift automatically)
Step 5. Fully depress brake pedal and press gas pedal to the floor
Step 6. Release the brake and 🚀 !
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[@TheLemps2012]

Was this with the BM3 tune at 91? Or stock

[@eddiemcars]

This was with the BM3 at 91 stage 1

[@TheLemps2012]

@@eddiemcars, Roger that. Have you tried a more aggressive 93 map yet? Any real gains?

[@eddiemcars]

@@TheLemps2012 I considered trying the 93 tune and adding some unleaded race fuel and running another test. Do you think there’s a benefit?

[@firstclassaviation8577]

Just a quick tip: when you launch wait a little longer before letting off the brakes so the turbos have more time to spool up

[@georgecostanza2695]

FYI, M cars look for engine and transmission oil temps to be within normal operating range before it will allow launch control… won’t engage if it’s too cold or too hot. But with the F85 using the ZF auto, it’s torque converter being a fluid coupler is not “dropping” a clutch like a DCT or SMG would… so aside from the driveline shock, wear and tear on the tranny is negligible. Any accelerated breakdown of the transmission fluid caused by frequent use of launch control can be easily remedied by preemptively changing it.

[@jdmmanbbs2kk]

Video starts at 10:40.

[@zasinas101]

All of his videos are so damn fucking long. It's like he tells his life story explaining a 30 second step

[@neilsimmons9582]

I still haven't used launch control. Whenever I think about it I forget how it works lol.

[@richarda3764]

Agreed. It's more complicated than it needs to be.

[@randallwhite8348]

This bmw does really perform as a super car

[@Gboogie22]

Launch control = trip to the dealer to deliver their pre ordered arm and leg.

[@papit081]

I was watching this high asf… and when he said “3000 subscribers” and them kids screamed… it scared the sh!t out of me!!😂😂😂

[@eddiemcars]

lol sorry!!

[@KingChambers05]

Can you do this on the X6 2014 ?

[@josephpena9528]

I also have a F85 and I think you would get a slightly better time if you let it built boost for just a little longer. like 1.5 secs longer. anyway good video and definitely the most fun suv out here. bet value for money too in my opinion

[@yoloomis]

Great video once again

[@kimcheebowl]

My God. Good video but just get to the point

[@eddiemcars]

I’m pretty sure I did within the first 30 seconds. 🤔

[@smartyin]

so in launch control mode, the transmission will shift by itself at manual mode?

[@eddiemcars]

That’s correct!

[@mikane24]

o don’t think I have a purple interior lights with my f85. did u do do anything to it?

[@eddiemcars]

I coded them which enabled via BimmerCode . I believe I have a video in more detail.

[@mikane24]

@@eddiemcars thanks bud.

[@mikane24]

all the way off on the traction control? or mdm?

[@eddiemcars]

Traction control all the way off

[@christowndotcom]

Bro. Finally got a new(ish) X5M. Heres my inititiation: kzbin.info/www/bejne/eKPSfmZ5nNafkNE My Launch control didn't work that time tho! It didn't shift into 2nd. But sometimes it works, sometimes not. I see the checkered flag on the dash so I know for sure I'm in launch control mode, but it just randomly doesn't work sometimes. Any idea why?

[@eddiemcars]

I’m not sure. My M3 was like this too. Inconsistent launches. Sometimes it would spin the tires through 3rd and other times it would hook and go. Thing to make sure. Manual mode(it will shift automatically) Make sure your foot stays on the gas pedal past the resistance point (should feel a button under it that’s called the “kick down”switch) If you lift off.. even slightly, it will automatically cause launch control disengagement.

[@stanleydamis1158]

I've watching for awhile and I love the x5m but what's your take on the x5 45e ?

[@eddiemcars]

I’ve been curious about those! I have zero experience with it but I believe you get the best of both worlds. Fuel economy and power of a 40i!

[@stanleydamis1158]

@@eddiemcars your definitely right about mpg but the idea of having 2 turbos 🤤 on it (425hp instead of 394) im waiting to see what they do with the x8m that's coming

[@dogi233]

Keep up the good work my friend. We have to bring this channel where it deserves.

[@eddiemcars]

Thank you! Thank you for your support!

[@curryandroti1]

Have you thought of installing Xhp Flashtool for the transmission? I did it on my F86 with a BM3 stage 2 tune and it not only protects your tranny but with customization of the settings it will transform your car from beast mode to savage mode.

[@eddiemcars]

Someone else on the channel mentioned this too! I always assumed I didn’t need it. Maybe I should check it out! What do you like the most about it?

[@curryandroti1]

@@eddiemcars It can increase the transmissions Line Pressure by approx 15%. In addition you can customize launch control and shift points. It might sound crazy but I feel safer with this trans tune installed especially when the engine is tuned for increased HP/TQ.

[@eddiemcars]

Thanks! I may have to give that a try. I notice it doesn’t launch as hard the first time, I wonder if the transmission isn’t clamping down like it should.

[@curryandroti1]

@@eddiemcars Subjectively it does feel a lot stronger but I have no objective data to back that up.

[@stevengraham3138]

Dude we’re 7 min in repeating eveyring and I still don’t know how to put launch control this can’t be that hard

[@eddiemcars]

Are you in manual mode? That one catches me off guard every time.

[@geoffreygraves848]

Awesome video! Just got a 2021 X5M Competition Edition and this was a great explanation. IM assuming you want to wait until after 1200 mile break in service to start using LC?

[@eddiemcars]

Congrats on your M! That’s correct! Wait until the break in service is completed!

[@christowndotcom]

nice bro! Just sold my E70 X5M. Miss it. want to get an F85 now

[@JerseyNinja]

Mileage? How much did you get for it? I have a 2012 with 38K miles and am considering selling it. Also have a 2 year transferable warranty to add to it.

[@karycooper1]

Tomorrow I will trade my Touareg for bmw 50i , 80% because of your videos ,

[@eddiemcars]

Wow! Thanks! I didn’t know I had that much of an influence !

[@ILLTEEVEE]

I have a 2012 x5m. Will it work with this year?

[@eddiemcars]

I believe they do.

[@cecilmorris1985]

......Man U r one cool dude, keep up the very informative work.......

[@eddiemcars]

Thanks for watching!

[@mach51]

Thanks. I have yet to get mine under 4 seconds.I'm a little uneasy about mashing the gas though. I did setup the M2 button to all of these settings so I had quicker access at the stoplights.

[@eddiemcars]

From my experience, it launches great the first time. If I try to launch it again with the cool down, it doesn’t launch as hard.

[@rpe555]

Cool video! 👌

[@thegrimmer]

Great video, horrendous intro music

[@eddiemcars]

Thank you!

[@franktrivoluzzi6202]

I think you could get the same or better results with M2 button and hold brake.

[@eddiemcars]

Technically with 1ft roll out I was at 3.6 seconds.

[@franktrivoluzzi6202]

I would love to try this on mine but I really want to avoid uneeded wear. But I'll have to try this :)

[@mboss_f8618]

Great content buddy! Keep up the good work

[@eddiemcars]

Thank you!

[@justinrichmond8316]

Nice video

[@eddiemcars]

Thanks!