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      12-17-2014, 12:52 PM   #1
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Talking Launch control and other cool features unlocked!!

I am now loving my new launch control setup! Had a guy in Socal code launch control, folding my side mirrors with key fob and comfort access (looks badass while walking away), and playing video files from USB. He drove to me which was even better, there were some other options as well, but just didn't have the time to get to all of them..

The car revs till about 2k RPM, says "launch control active" on the cluster and once i release the brake I get an amazing launch with very minimal to no traction loss. FINALLY, cant wait to use this against my buddy!
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Will the launch control coding work for a 2011 550xi?
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      12-17-2014, 01:23 PM   #3
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Will the launch control coding work for a 2011 550xi?
I believe so! As far as I know, should work on most f chassis BMWs. I'll ask him for ya
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      12-17-2014, 02:26 PM   #4
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He said it should work for ya!
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      12-17-2014, 03:20 PM   #5
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What year is your car? As far as I know this is only available on 2014+
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      12-17-2014, 03:30 PM   #6
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What year is your car? As far as I know this is only available on 2014+
Me? Mine is a 2014
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Nice! Huge KUDOS to those who help fellow members with coding.
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      12-17-2014, 03:36 PM   #8
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Nice! Huge KUDOS to those who help fellow members with coding.
yep cool guy! i found his info on craigslist:

http://losangeles.craigslist.org/lac...806892295.html
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      12-18-2014, 12:34 AM   #9
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He said it should work for ya!
Without the beefed up torque converter in the LCI's?
Also, you probably saw it in the manual but be sure to let the transmission cool down between launches. That process is hard on the drivetrain.
I take it you don't have the SAT trans, because LC is standard with that option.
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Without the beefed up torque converter in the LCI's?
Also, you probably saw it in the manual but be sure to let the transmission cool down between launches. That process is hard on the drivetrain.
I take it you don't have the SAT trans, because LC is standard with that option.
Yep saw that in the manual, Ill only be launching when its really necessary lol.
To be honest, not quite sure. I met up with the decoder and had him give me a list of features that could be enabled. I tried using launch control before but it did not work (or i could have been doing it wrong), so i am going to assume i dont have SAT trans because he had to code it to work.
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Without the beefed up torque converter in the LCI's?
Also, you probably saw it in the manual but be sure to let the transmission cool down between launches. That process is hard on the drivetrain.
I take it you don't have the SAT trans, because LC is standard with that option.
Yep saw that in the manual, Ill only be launching when its really necessary lol.
To be honest, not quite sure. I met up with the decoder and had him give me a list of features that could be enabled. I tried using launch control before but it did not work (or i could have been doing it wrong), so i am going to assume i dont have SAT trans because he had to code it to work.
Does your car have shift paddles or not? That's the easiest way to tell if you have SAT or not.

If you don't have SAT, he can code/enable the SAT functionalities. In fact he has to enable the SAT in order to get you Launch Control. SAT is only electronics, it's the same transmission.
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Does your car have shift paddles or not? That's the easiest way to tell if you have SAT or not.

If you don't have SAT, he can code/enable the SAT functionalities. In fact he has to enable the SAT in order to get you Launch Control. SAT is only electronics, it's the same transmission.
Interesting.. I learn something new everyday lol. Nope my car actually does not have paddle shifters so i guess i do not have SAT. So basically cars with or without SAT can have launch control.
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Does your car have shift paddles or not? That's the easiest way to tell if you have SAT or not.

If you don't have SAT, he can code/enable the SAT functionalities. In fact he has to enable the SAT in order to get you Launch Control. SAT is only electronics, it's the same transmission.
Interesting.. I learn something new everyday lol. Nope my car actually does not have paddle shifters so i guess i do not have SAT. So basically cars with or without SAT can have launch control.
Cars without factory optioned SAT can get LC by coding/enabling SAT, yes

In fact your car has SAT now, you just don't have the shifter and paddles for SAT...
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Cars without factory optioned SAT can get LC by coding/enabling SAT, yes

In fact your car has SAT now, you just don't have the shifter and paddles for SAT...
Wow! thanks for the info, but what im wondering is if my car does have SAT, why does BMW not enable it? Why do I have to decode it to get launch control?

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Wow! thanks for the info, but what im wondering is if my car does have SAT, why does BMW not enable it? Why do I have to decode it to get launch control?
There are quite a few of options that is not coded, but available in the cars electronics. That's why many people have their cars "coded" in order to enable some of the sleeping options

The SAT is a costly option. One that comes with a different shifter design and the steering wheel with paddle shifters.

One of the reasons why it's not coded, is that BMW (or any manufacturer) make more money by offering some of these things as add on options when you buy a new car.
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The majority of 5 series buyers could care less about the SAT functions and prefer the smoother shifting of the standard transmission programming.
SAT is only $500 - not that costly for paddles and a nicer shifter
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The majority of 5 series buyers could care less about the SAT functions and prefer the smoother shifting of the standard transmission programming.
SAT is only $500 - not that costly for paddles and a nicer shifter
With SAT you get both...

Smooth shifting in normal mode and sporty shifting in Sport and Sport+ mode

And of course the nicer shifter and paddles
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Yep, I have SAT and enjoy it, but I was just addressing question asked above about why it isn't standard - that most 5 series buyers don't care about or even want the SAT features.
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So does it actually say launch control active in the display?
I have an M-performance car, which has an upgraded sports automatic.
When following the LCI instructions I did not get any indications that launch control was active, but my car revved to about 2500rpm and took off like never before.
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So does it actually say launch control active in the display?
I have an M-performance car, which has an upgraded sports automatic.
When following the LCI instructions I did not get any indications that launch control was active, but my car revved to about 2500rpm and took off like never before.
What do you mean by following the LCI instructions?
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What do you mean by following the LCI instructions?
The launch control instructions that came with the LCI models.
It was something like transmission is sport, traction control off press and hold brake, throttle to maximum.
A small checkered flag and launch control active appears.

Well, mine just sat at 2500rpm and when I released the brake the car took off.

Edit.
Like in this video.
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There are quite a few of options that is not coded, but available in the cars electronics. That's why many people have their cars "coded" in order to enable some of the sleeping options

The SAT is a costly option. One that comes with a different shifter design and the steering wheel with paddle shifters.

One of the reasons why it's not coded, is that BMW (or any manufacturer) make more money by offering some of these things as add on options when you buy a new car.
The stealership strikes again! I should have known it was about the money lol.
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