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acofosho · 07-23-2011, 07:51 PM

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Originally Posted by dryicerx

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Originally Posted by acofosho

Haha how often do you think it's safe for us to be using our LC?

I've wondered that my self. In forums and in the manual, it says don't do it too often (but I have no idea if often is once per day or 50 a day). I try to control myself mainly to save my rear tires

I only do it very rarely, maybe once a week on average. I find launching manually to be much more fun though (or mix up the 1st gear LC with manual shifts after 2nd).

Haha I feel you. Doesn't the car have to be in manual though?

dryicerx · 07-23-2011, 08:33 PM

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Originally Posted by acofosho

Haha I feel you. Doesn't the car have to be in manual though?

Yeah. But even in Manual (even in Launch Control), the transmission will auto shift once hit you hit redline (in in LC, it will shift for you at the right times).

davidmh47 · 07-23-2011, 09:48 PM

I got a 2011 335i M sport sedan with the N54 while I was living in Germany, what's the difference between the 335is? Sorry for the noob question but I just got back to the states and haven't done much research on the 335is.

O HELLA BMW · 07-23-2011, 10:37 PM

The 335is i believe has a twin scroll single turbo N55 engine with overboost???
also you have the option of buying the DCT(DUAL CLUTCH TRANNY)

someone please correct me if im wrong

JunkStory · 07-23-2011, 11:10 PM

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Originally Posted by O HELLA BMW

The 335is i believe has a twin scroll single turbo N55 engine with overboost???
also you have the option of buying the DCT(DUAL CLUTCH TRANNY)

someone please correct me if im wrong

Actually it's the other way around.. the 335is has N54 and the regular 335i has N55

dryicerx · 07-23-2011, 11:35 PM

JunkStory is correct.

BMW is using the term TwinPower in a rather confusing way. MY2011, TwinPower on the 335i means the single twinscroll turbo on a N55 engine, while on the 335i it means the traditional two turbo N54 engine.

This may only be North America, but the only cars with the N54 for 2011 are the 335is, Z4 sDrive35is, and the new 1M.

335IS_Mineral · 07-23-2011, 11:37 PM

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Originally Posted by O HELLA BMW

The 335is i believe has a twin scroll single turbo N55 engine with overboost???
also you have the option of buying the DCT(DUAL CLUTCH TRANNY)

someone please correct me if im wrong

Yea the newer 335I has a N55 twin scroll turbo

The 335IS has a modified N54T twin turbo much like the original N54.

335IS_Mineral · 07-23-2011, 11:43 PM

Here's my 11' 335IS that was finally delivered to me last week.

Mineral White on Coral Red

JB335 · 07-23-2011, 11:45 PM

How did you get the IS in mineral white??! I didn't think custom colors were possible.

335IS_Mineral · 07-24-2011, 12:08 AM

If I remember correctly, they produced these unofficially. In other words, the color was always available (late availability) but it was never shown on the BMWUSA website under build your own and don't know why. I found out about this cuz I sell BMW's for a living and stumbled acrossed this when I was building mine...

JB335 · 07-24-2011, 12:19 AM

That's really cool. i definitely would have went with Mineral White had i known. Congrats man, your car is truly unique.

dryicerx · 07-24-2011, 01:10 AM

Oh wow, that mineral white looks gorgeous!!

TurboSid · 07-24-2011, 08:22 AM

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Originally Posted by 335IS_Mineral

If I remember correctly, they produced these unofficially. In other words, the color was always available (late availability) but it was never shown on the BMWUSA website under build your own and don't know why. I found out about this cuz I sell BMW's for a living and stumbled acrossed this when I was building mine...

Damn that sucks... i didnt get mineral white because i didn't see it on the configurator.

Ah well, i dont mind AW

TheStig · 07-24-2011, 01:35 PM

wow!! Mineral white!

Tag · 07-24-2011, 02:49 PM

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Originally Posted by bimmerwar51

Finally dropped her on KW

Sick!!!

EnjoixE92 · 07-24-2011, 04:00 PM

I have 14k on my car now and have been using Launch Control alot. From what I feel and see and hear from other and my own risk. Ive done it over 50 times already and BMW told me 4-6 times a year. bull. You cant do it EVERYDAY BACK TO BACK. That will destory it. But if you do it like from a rough estimate 3-4 times a month or 6-7 a monthes, you should be fine. Just dont do it like 5 times a day and same thing again tomorrow. flex it out, dont dog it.

TurboSid · 07-25-2011, 09:32 AM

i'll find out this friday when I go to the track. I'll most likely use it at least a couple times.

Do you have to drive a certain distance before u use it again or can u just wait for the car to cool down?

Tag · 07-25-2011, 10:07 AM

You need to drive a while before it will let you do it again, roughly 1/2 mile.

Edward · 07-25-2011, 11:18 AM

LC seemed like a total novelty to me. I did it on accident once and tried a few times afterwards. Isn't the point of LC to limit tire spin to get a great launch? LC on this car does exactly the opposite. It lays down two fat strips of rubber, wasting time and money.

I think the best launches I get are from S drive with DSC activated.

TurboSid · 07-25-2011, 11:24 AM

The few times ive used launch control theres been a little bit of tire spin and then it hooks and goes.

The one thing that i noticed however is that on 2 occasions the car shifted well before redline, i think it might take into account uneven road surfaces and when it detects wheelspin it automatically shifts. Since it was on the street hopefully it wont do it on the track

Tag · 07-25-2011, 12:00 PM

The best launches I've had were when the outside temp was in the 80's or higher and my tires were warmed up. Otherwise I was just laying down rubber like a tool and going nowhere. This car has a lot of torque off the line thanks to overboost.

acofosho · 07-25-2011, 03:37 PM

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Originally Posted by tag824

The best launches I've had were when the outside temp was in the 80's or higher and my tires were warmed up. Otherwise I was just laying down rubber like a tool and going nowhere. This car has a lot of torque off the line thanks to overboost.

Is it safe ot say that Launch Control is not as fast 0-60 as DSC off?

07-23-2011, 09:48 PM	#905
davidmh47 Give war a chance Drives: 2011 335i M Sport Sedan Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Lacey, Wa Posts: 36 iTrader: (1)	I got a 2011 335i M sport sedan with the N54 while I was living in Germany, what's the difference between the 335is? Sorry for the noob question but I just got back to the states and haven't done much research on the 335is. __________________ 2011 Space Gray 335i M Sedan 2011 Alpine White X5 xDrive 35d JB4 Stage 2, BMS charge pipe, BMS downpipes, BMS intake

07-23-2011, 10:37 PM	#906
O HELLA BMW I <3 My E93 Drives: 08 335i vert Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: PA Posts: 2,943 iTrader: (21)	The 335is i believe has a twin scroll single turbo N55 engine with overboost??? also you have the option of buying the DCT(DUAL CLUTCH TRANNY) someone please correct me if im wrong __________________ 91 BMW 325ix E30 08 BMW 335i E93

07-23-2011, 11:43 PM	#910
335IS_Mineral Senior BMW Client Advisor Drives: 2011 BMW 335IS Coupe Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Desert Posts: 42 iTrader: (0)	My 335IS Here's my 11' 335IS that was finally delivered to me last week. Mineral White on Coral Red Attached Images __________________ Senior BMW Client Advisor

07-24-2011, 12:08 AM	#912
335IS_Mineral Senior BMW Client Advisor Drives: 2011 BMW 335IS Coupe Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Desert Posts: 42 iTrader: (0)	If I remember correctly, they produced these unofficially. In other words, the color was always available (late availability) but it was never shown on the BMWUSA website under build your own and don't know why. I found out about this cuz I sell BMW's for a living and stumbled acrossed this when I was building mine... __________________ Senior BMW Client Advisor

07-24-2011, 01:35 PM	#916
TheStig Captain Drives: F10 M5 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Central NJ Posts: 718 iTrader: (4)	wow!! Mineral white! __________________ Gone But Not Forgotten:\|04 CLK55 Amg\|07 GT500\|08 335i FBO E92 6MT\|09 E92 M3 DCT\|

07-23-2011, 11:35 PM	#908
dryicerx First Lieutenant Drives: 335is Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 381 iTrader: (1)	JunkStory is correct. BMW is using the term TwinPower in a rather confusing way. MY2011, TwinPower on the 335i means the single twinscroll turbo on a N55 engine, while on the 335i it means the traditional two turbo N54 engine. This may only be North America, but the only cars with the N54 for 2011 are the 335is, Z4 sDrive35is, and the new 1M.

07-23-2011, 11:45 PM	#911
JB335 Banned Drives: 335is Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: so cal Posts: 1,036 iTrader: (1) Garage List 2011 BMW 335IS [3.80]	How did you get the IS in mineral white??! I didn't think custom colors were possible.

07-24-2011, 12:19 AM	#913
JB335 Banned Drives: 335is Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: so cal Posts: 1,036 iTrader: (1) Garage List 2011 BMW 335IS [3.80]	That's really cool. i definitely would have went with Mineral White had i known. Congrats man, your car is truly unique.

07-24-2011, 01:10 AM	#914
dryicerx First Lieutenant Drives: 335is Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 381 iTrader: (1)	Oh wow, that mineral white looks gorgeous!!

07-24-2011, 04:00 PM	#918
EnjoixE92 I'll have the tuna, no crust. Drives: 1 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: 2 Posts: 1,685 iTrader: (3)	I have 14k on my car now and have been using Launch Control alot. From what I feel and see and hear from other and my own risk. Ive done it over 50 times already and BMW told me 4-6 times a year. bull. You cant do it EVERYDAY BACK TO BACK. That will destory it. But if you do it like from a rough estimate 3-4 times a month or 6-7 a monthes, you should be fine. Just dont do it like 5 times a day and same thing again tomorrow. flex it out, dont dog it.

07-25-2011, 09:32 AM	#919
TurboSid Lieutenant Colonel Drives: 2011 AW 335is Coupe DCT Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Florida Posts: 1,827 iTrader: (3) Garage List 2008 335i [0.00]	i'll find out this friday when I go to the track. I'll most likely use it at least a couple times. Do you have to drive a certain distance before u use it again or can u just wait for the car to cool down? __________________

07-25-2011, 10:07 AM	#920
Tag Colonel Drives: 335is Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: CHICAGO Posts: 2,609 iTrader: (2)	You need to drive a while before it will let you do it again, roughly 1/2 mile. __________________ 335is Coupe Space Gray, ZPP, 609, 2TC, 688, 494 and 6FL. Matte Black M310 19's \| Michelin PSS 235/35F, 265/30R \| COBB AccessPORT \| Eibach Pro Street S \| Painted reflectors \| Glossy Black Kidney Grilles –Modding ain't easy FS: Front Lowering Spring Perches

07-25-2011, 11:18 AM	#921
Edward Lieutenant Colonel Drives: '11 335is Join Date: May 2010 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 1,709 iTrader: (0)	LC seemed like a total novelty to me. I did it on accident once and tried a few times afterwards. Isn't the point of LC to limit tire spin to get a great launch? LC on this car does exactly the opposite. It lays down two fat strips of rubber, wasting time and money. I think the best launches I get are from S drive with DSC activated.

07-25-2011, 11:24 AM	#922
TurboSid Lieutenant Colonel Drives: 2011 AW 335is Coupe DCT Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Florida Posts: 1,827 iTrader: (3) Garage List 2008 335i [0.00]	The few times ive used launch control theres been a little bit of tire spin and then it hooks and goes. The one thing that i noticed however is that on 2 occasions the car shifted well before redline, i think it might take into account uneven road surfaces and when it detects wheelspin it automatically shifts. Since it was on the street hopefully it wont do it on the track __________________

07-25-2011, 12:00 PM	#923
Tag Colonel Drives: 335is Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: CHICAGO Posts: 2,609 iTrader: (2)	The best launches I've had were when the outside temp was in the 80's or higher and my tires were warmed up. Otherwise I was just laying down rubber like a tool and going nowhere. This car has a lot of torque off the line thanks to overboost. __________________ 335is Coupe Space Gray, ZPP, 609, 2TC, 688, 494 and 6FL. Matte Black M310 19's \| Michelin PSS 235/35F, 265/30R \| COBB AccessPORT \| Eibach Pro Street S \| Painted reflectors \| Glossy Black Kidney Grilles –Modding ain't easy FS: Front Lowering Spring Perches

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