m3 engine hack?!?!
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m3 engine hack?!?!
i just read a popular science article saying that by doing a certain combo of things, the car will self launch once the revs hit 3k in manual mode neutral...
what the hell???
what the hell???
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doing more than 15 launches voids the warranty. haha
Europe: 5,000 rpm-->launch
US: 2,500rpm
actual test car: 1800rpm
So it says you gota get the European software from the dealer.
Heres how:
(Pop Sci, 10/2002 p.105)
wiiicked!
Europe: 5,000 rpm-->launch
US: 2,500rpm
actual test car: 1800rpm
So it says you gota get the European software from the dealer.
Heres how:
Switch off the stability system and select shift program six. Switch the engine to sport mode. With the hand shifter in drive, hold it in the downshift position and press the gas pedal. The engine wil rev to the preprogrammed rpm and hold. Now release the shifter. The car will launch forward violently and the engine's revs will climb quickly so be prepared to upshift.
Above all, if your transmission implodes, you didn't hear it from us
Above all, if your transmission implodes, you didn't hear it from us
wiiicked!
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From: CRY, CRY SOME MORE!
Originally posted by KavexTrax
doing more than 15 launches voids the warranty. haha
Europe: 5,000 rpm-->launch
US: 2,500rpm
actual test car: 1800rpm
So it says you gota get the European software from the dealer.
Heres how:
(Pop Sci, 10/2002 p.105)
wiiicked!
doing more than 15 launches voids the warranty. haha
Europe: 5,000 rpm-->launch
US: 2,500rpm
actual test car: 1800rpm
So it says you gota get the European software from the dealer.
Heres how:
(Pop Sci, 10/2002 p.105)
wiiicked!
Better yet, I'll tattoo this to my right hand
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From: driving an old ford somewhere in virignia
This is a documented feature called launch control....
Originally posted by eclipse23
Transferred to index card, I'll keep this in my glove box next to my insurance and owners manual.
Better yet, I'll tattoo this to my right hand
Transferred to index card, I'll keep this in my glove box next to my insurance and owners manual.
Better yet, I'll tattoo this to my right hand
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Originally posted by mc222@aol.com
I know I read this somewhere, but what is the point of doing this?...I know its an ignorant question--But why do something that is obviously very harsh on the car?
I know I read this somewhere, but what is the point of doing this?...I know its an ignorant question--But why do something that is obviously very harsh on the car?
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