Best way to launch a 335i AUTO

add1cted2 · 07-10-2009, 06:16 PM

I'm curious to know what is the best way to launch an automatic 335i off the line.

SiKh335i · 07-10-2009, 06:18 PM

Sport Mode Then Shift Into 2nd with triptronic at Max RPM. Always works for me best this way.

RambleJ · 07-10-2009, 06:20 PM

While in DS brake boost up to 1800-2000 rpms.. then let er rip..
Ofcourse this isn't the best for the car, but it gets the job done..

SiKh335i · 07-10-2009, 06:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RambleJ

While in DS brake boost up to 1800-2000 rpms.. then let er rip..
Ofcourse this isn't the best for the car, but it gets the job done..

waste of tire thread.

Andy@LTBMW · 07-10-2009, 09:04 PM

a ramp

SiKh335i · 07-10-2009, 11:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Andy@LTBMW

a ramp

rofl LOL I was gonna say u could put it in nuetral and have two of your friends push your car then drop gear :P

peopleontheradio · 07-11-2009, 02:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RambleJ

While in DS brake boost up to 1800-2000 rpms.. then let er rip..
Ofcourse this isn't the best for the car, but it gets the job done..

RambleJ · 07-11-2009, 06:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SiKh335i

waste of tire thread.

Only if you rev it too high.. This is how I launch, it gives you an extra jump above just flooring it. Ofcourse you have to do some trials to see where your cars/tire/tunes sweet launch spot is. But once you have it, there is a nice advantage to using that method.

midlife · 07-12-2009, 10:47 PM

for all you guys who do not brake boost at say 1800 + rpm, when was the last time you won a race at a stoplight or a 1/4 mile track ? (note that mini vans do not count).
... also note i do not condone street racing.

.

midlife · 07-12-2009, 10:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SiKh335i

Sport Mode Then Shift Into 2nd with triptronic at Max RPM. Always works for me best this way.

many people find it better to shift at approx 6,500 rpm - not redline

.

Zeph · 07-12-2009, 11:18 PM

floor it and let the car do the rest. Auto right?

lazyassand1balla24 · 07-12-2009, 11:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RambleJ

While in DS brake boost up to 1800-2000 rpms.. then let er rip..
Ofcourse this isn't the best for the car, but it gets the job done..

This works best for me too

roozie2001 · 07-12-2009, 11:33 PM

first if u have an automatic and u dont break boost off the line your an idiot. Its basically the same thing as the MT guys dumpin the cluth. Sorta. All u gotta do is spool the turbos. Second if your worried about tire tread DONT RACE. Third make sure traction control is completely off. That means hold the DCT button for 5 seconds. And i shift at 6300-6500 rpm. I dont hold it til 7k or so.

add1cted2 · 07-13-2009, 03:53 PM

Thanks for all of the responses people.

And no this is not for street racing. It was a friendly bet between my coworker (IS350) AND I (335i), but we will make sure we do it on a track.

It's not worth loosing my license or worth hurting innocent people.

M6ZeusGod · 07-13-2009, 04:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by midlife

many people find it better to shift at approx 6,500 rpm - not redline

.

Absolutely, you're at your peak power before you redline.

Andy@LTBMW · 07-13-2009, 04:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by add1cted2

Thanks for all of the responses people.

And no this is not for street racing. It was a friendly bet between my coworker (IS350) AND I (335i), but we will make sure we do it on a track.

It's not worth loosing my license or worth hurting innocent people.

LOL i actually saw this happen in front of me this past weekend, the 335i smoked the IS ...

glad to hear that you are keeping it on the tracks where it belongs and not on the streets ...

07-10-2009, 06:16 PM	#1
add1cted2 ONE Lap, One Stroke, ONE Stride closer... 3 Rep 87 Posts Drives: 2009 335i Alpine White-Sport Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Orange, CA iTrader: (0)	Best way to launch a 335i AUTO I'm curious to know what is the best way to launch an automatic 335i off the line.
	Appreciate 0 Tweet Quote

07-10-2009, 06:18 PM	#2
SiKh335i Banned 76 Rep 1,717 Posts Drives: E90 JB 335i Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: East Bay Area iTrader: (0) Garage List 2007 335i [0.00]	Sport Mode Then Shift Into 2nd with triptronic at Max RPM. Always works for me best this way.
	Appreciate 0 Quote

07-10-2009, 06:20 PM	#3
RambleJ Colonel 60 Rep 2,014 Posts Drives: F10 535i M-sport Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Back in teh so cal iTrader: (2)	While in DS brake boost up to 1800-2000 rpms.. then let er rip.. Ofcourse this isn't the best for the car, but it gets the job done..
	Appreciate 0 Quote

07-10-2009, 09:04 PM	#5
Andy@LTBMW 101 Rep 2,981 Posts Drives: TiAg E90 325i Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: CA iTrader: (3)	a ramp
	Appreciate 0 Quote

07-12-2009, 10:47 PM	#9
midlife ocasionally in crisis 52 Rep 2,358 Posts Drives: '08 335i cabrio Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: .......... iTrader: (0)	for all you guys who do not brake boost at say 1800 + rpm, when was the last time you won a race at a stoplight or a 1/4 mile track ? (note that mini vans do not count). ... also note i do not condone street racing. . __________________ If your car isn't scary - it's just not fast enough ! RPI IC / UR catless DPs / JB3 2.0 beta / UR CAI / Quaife LSD / Snow Methanol Injection / VK oil cooler upgrade / Forge DVs / M3 rear sway / Riss catch can / Paddle shifting 6AT / M Sport steering wheel / Logic 7 / Dunlop Direzza Z1 255/235 /
	Appreciate 0 Quote

07-12-2009, 11:18 PM	#11
Zeph Major 27 Rep 1,410 Posts Drives: 2008 E92 335i 6MT SGM CR/BD Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Southeast USA iTrader: (0)	floor it and let the car do the rest. Auto right?
	Appreciate 0 Quote

07-12-2009, 11:33 PM	#13
roozie2001 Just some guy 49 Rep 1,531 Posts Drives: 2008 White 335i sedan Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Houston, TX iTrader: (4)	first if u have an automatic and u dont break boost off the line your an idiot. Its basically the same thing as the MT guys dumpin the cluth. Sorta. All u gotta do is spool the turbos. Second if your worried about tire tread DONT RACE. Third make sure traction control is completely off. That means hold the DCT button for 5 seconds. And i shift at 6300-6500 rpm. I dont hold it til 7k or so. __________________ 2008 BMW 335i/Sedan/Alpine White/Terra/Steptronic/Premium Package/Sports package/Comfort Access/USB/Sirius
	Appreciate 0 Quote

07-13-2009, 03:53 PM	#14
add1cted2 ONE Lap, One Stroke, ONE Stride closer... 3 Rep 87 Posts Drives: 2009 335i Alpine White-Sport Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Orange, CA iTrader: (0)	Thanks for all of the responses people. And no this is not for street racing. It was a friendly bet between my coworker (IS350) AND I (335i), but we will make sure we do it on a track. It's not worth loosing my license or worth hurting innocent people.
	Appreciate 0 Quote