Thread: XI launch
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      04-07-2013, 12:03 AM   #2
Carl Morris
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Drives: 2008 335xi 6MT
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Originally Posted by j1gilles View Post
Ok my fellow xi owners out there... Im heading to the track for the first time in my 09 xi auto and I was wondering which gear I should launch the car in? Ive heard 2nd gear is the way to go but is that due to a lack of traction or is it because 1st gear is short? Traction is not a problem for me so is 1st the way to go? I made a custom kick-down block so a 2nd gear launch wouldnt be a problem either. My mods are JB4, Meth, DCI, Borla mids. Thanks!
I believe that for people who aren't traction limited first gear makes the most sense.
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