How should you launch an M3 with an SMG transmission?

[AgaBoogaBoo]

A few weeks ago I drove an 04 M3 with the 6 speed tranny at the BMW dealership.

Yesterday, I went to a dealership that deals in low mileage high end cars. One of the cars there was an 04 M3 with the SMG tranny. I took it for a drive with the salesman and started wondering how you launch it since I'm used to bringing the RPM's up a little and then letting the clutch out slowly.

Do I just put it in neutral and then shift into first or something using the paddle?

 

[RaynorWolfcastle]

1. Put car in Neutral
2. Rev to redline
3. Put into first
4. ...
5. Profit!

 

[thechinesehero]

this may sound weird, but i thought the manual teaches you for this car atleast.

 

[AgaBoogaBoo]

Originally posted by: thechinesehero
this may sound weird, but i thought the manual teaches you for this car atleast.

Possibly, but I didn't want to pull over during a test drive to read the manual

 

[James3shin]

you have good taste in cars

 

[sygyzy]

Age: 18
Income: $20k annually
Cars Test Driven Worth Over $50k: 27
Wasting people's time, one dealership at a time: Priceless.

 

[r6ashih]

Select performance mode program 6 on the centre console-mounted switch. Move the gearstick forward and hold it there. plant your foot on the gas pedal, press it to the floor and hold it there. The rpms will hover around to 3,500rpm. Release the stick to launch!

 

[AgaBoogaBoo]

Originally posted by: James3shin
you have good taste in cars

I'll admit I didn't like either of the M3's

Just too many electronics all over the place and not enough power. I basically want something very simple and powerful. They had a few Vipers there too, but I imagine upkeep is high on those things, not really something for a daily driver.

As funny as it may sound, after driving cars like the S4, M3, S60R, Roush Mustang GT, etc. I like the S2000 the most, although it definitely needs more torque.

 

[AgaBoogaBoo]

Originally posted by: sygyzy
Age: 18
Income: $20k annually
Cars Test Driven Worth Over $50k: 27
Wasting people's time, one dealership at a time: Priceless.

lol

 

[thomsbrain]

Originally posted by: AgaBoogaBoo

Originally posted by: James3shin
you have good taste in cars

I'll admit I didn't like either of the M3's

Just too many electronics all over the place and not enough power. I basically want something very simple and powerful. They had a few Vipers there too, but I imagine upkeep is high on those things, not really something for a daily driver.

As funny as it may sound, after driving cars like the S4, M3, S60R, Roush Mustang GT, etc. I like the S2000 the most, although it definitely needs more torque.

well, if you just want to have fun, the S2000 is a good choice. but keep in mind you're looking for a daily driver. the S2000 may or may not meet those needs for you, since it only has two seats and a small trunk.

 

[AgaBoogaBoo]

Originally posted by: r6ashih
Select performance mode program 6 on the centre console-mounted switch. Move the gearstick forward and hold it there. plant your foot on the gas pedal, press it to the floor and hold it there. The rpms will hover around to 3,500rpm. Release the stick to launch!

Thanks, I'll give that a try next time I drove one.

 

[AgaBoogaBoo]

Originally posted by: thomsbrain

Originally posted by: AgaBoogaBoo

Originally posted by: James3shin
you have good taste in cars

I'll admit I didn't like either of the M3's

Just too many electronics all over the place and not enough power. I basically want something very simple and powerful. They had a few Vipers there too, but I imagine upkeep is high on those things, not really something for a daily driver.

As funny as it may sound, after driving cars like the S4, M3, S60R, Roush Mustang GT, etc. I like the S2000 the most, although it definitely needs more torque.

well, if you just want to have fun, the S2000 is a good choice. but keep in mind you're looking for a daily driver. the S2000 may or may not meet those needs for you, since it only has two seats and a small trunk.

I have an Accord that I'll be keeping, which is why I'm pretty much open to any car in terms of practicality. Although the STi looks good too. If I'm out with a friend and want to pick up another friend or two on the way, I can do it with the STi but not the S2000.

 

[dethman]

normally you just hit the gas, the computer will drop the clutch automatically. very touchy throttle control though, you have to hit it right or you'll buck.

if you want to take off in a race, M3 with SMG has a feature called launch control.

turn traction control off, select S6 mode. Move the shift lever to the up position (Downshift) and hit the gas all the way. you should rev up to around 1800rpms, and when the light turns green, release the lever. You'll be off like a rocket. try it, it's awesome.

 

[mugs]

Originally posted by: sygyzy
Age: 18
Income: $20k annually
Cars Test Driven Worth Over $50k: 27
Wasting people's time, one dealership at a time: Priceless.

I thought he was only 17...

 

[JulesMaximus]

Originally posted by: sygyzy
Age: 18
Income: $20k annually
Cars Test Driven Worth Over $50k: 27
Wasting people's time, one dealership at a time: Priceless.

Ah, they're usually just standing around with their thumbs up their asses or a blank stare on their faces anyway. Who really cares if you waste a car salesman's time anyway? I sure don't.

 

[AgaBoogaBoo]

Originally posted by: mugs

Originally posted by: sygyzy
Age: 18
Income: $20k annually
Cars Test Driven Worth Over $50k: 27
Wasting people's time, one dealership at a time: Priceless.

I thought he was only 17...

Yup, I am 17, hoping to pick up a car on my 18th birthday in January

 

[JulesMaximus]

Originally posted by: AgaBoogaBoo

Originally posted by: thomsbrain

Originally posted by: AgaBoogaBoo

Originally posted by: James3shin
you have good taste in cars

I'll admit I didn't like either of the M3's

Just too many electronics all over the place and not enough power. I basically want something very simple and powerful. They had a few Vipers there too, but I imagine upkeep is high on those things, not really something for a daily driver.

As funny as it may sound, after driving cars like the S4, M3, S60R, Roush Mustang GT, etc. I like the S2000 the most, although it definitely needs more torque.

well, if you just want to have fun, the S2000 is a good choice. but keep in mind you're looking for a daily driver. the S2000 may or may not meet those needs for you, since it only has two seats and a small trunk.

I have an Accord that I'll be keeping, which is why I'm pretty much open to any car in terms of practicality. Although the STi looks good too. If I'm out with a friend and want to pick up another friend or two on the way, I can do it with the STi but not the S2000.

STi is the sh!t! Performance equal to the M3 but for half the price.

 

[AgaBoogaBoo]

Originally posted by: JulesMaximus

Originally posted by: AgaBoogaBoo

Originally posted by: thomsbrain

Originally posted by: AgaBoogaBoo

Originally posted by: James3shin
you have good taste in cars

I'll admit I didn't like either of the M3's

Just too many electronics all over the place and not enough power. I basically want something very simple and powerful. They had a few Vipers there too, but I imagine upkeep is high on those things, not really something for a daily driver.

As funny as it may sound, after driving cars like the S4, M3, S60R, Roush Mustang GT, etc. I like the S2000 the most, although it definitely needs more torque.

well, if you just want to have fun, the S2000 is a good choice. but keep in mind you're looking for a daily driver. the S2000 may or may not meet those needs for you, since it only has two seats and a small trunk.

I have an Accord that I'll be keeping, which is why I'm pretty much open to any car in terms of practicality. Although the STi looks good too. If I'm out with a friend and want to pick up another friend or two on the way, I can do it with the STi but not the S2000.

STi is the sh!t! Performance equal to the M3 but for half the price.

Yeah, and upkeep and maintenence isn't as much as the M3 either

 

[mugs]

Originally posted by: AgaBoogaBoo

Originally posted by: mugs

Originally posted by: sygyzy
Age: 18
Income: $20k annually
Cars Test Driven Worth Over $50k: 27
Wasting people's time, one dealership at a time: Priceless.

I thought he was only 17...

Yup, I am 17, hoping to pick up a car on my 18th birthday in January

I hope your dad has the same in mind.

 

[AgaBoogaBoo]

Originally posted by: mugs

Originally posted by: AgaBoogaBoo

Originally posted by: mugs

Originally posted by: sygyzy
Age: 18
Income: $20k annually
Cars Test Driven Worth Over $50k: 27
Wasting people's time, one dealership at a time: Priceless.

I thought he was only 17...

Yup, I am 17, hoping to pick up a car on my 18th birthday in January

I hope your dad has the same in mind.

Yeah, he does actually, we've talked about this a few times now, he wants a sports car too so he'll be happy

 

[pray4mojo]

Originally posted by: AgaBoogaBoo

Originally posted by: mugs

Originally posted by: AgaBoogaBoo

Originally posted by: mugs

Originally posted by: sygyzy
Age: 18
Income: $20k annually
Cars Test Driven Worth Over $50k: 27
Wasting people's time, one dealership at a time: Priceless.

I thought he was only 17...

Yup, I am 17, hoping to pick up a car on my 18th birthday in January

I hope your dad has the same in mind.

Yeah, he does actually, we've talked about this a few times now, he wants a sports car too so he'll be happy

I'm 17 and I'm crossing my fingers just for a WRX in a year.

 

[trinketsummoner]

I didnt think BMW activated the launch control ability for liability reasons on US cars. Could be wrong though

 

[dethman]

Originally posted by: trinketsummoner
I didnt think BMW activated the launch control ability for liability reasons on US cars. Could be wrong though

yes they did i've done it several times in my car. they DID drop the rev point from 3500 to 1800 though.

 

[cavemanmoron]

Originally posted by: RaynorWolfcastle
1. Put car in Neutral
2. Rev to redline
3. Put into first
4. ...
5. Profit!

:frown:

 

[andylawcc]

Originally posted by: pray4mojo

Originally posted by: AgaBoogaBoo

Originally posted by: mugs

Originally posted by: AgaBoogaBoo

Originally posted by: mugs

Originally posted by: sygyzy
Age: 18
Income: $20k annually
Cars Test Driven Worth Over $50k: 27
Wasting people's time, one dealership at a time: Priceless.

I thought he was only 17...

Yup, I am 17, hoping to pick up a car on my 18th birthday in January

I hope your dad has the same in mind.

Yeah, he does actually, we've talked about this a few times now, he wants a sports car too so he'll be happy

I'm 17 and I'm crossing my fingers just for a WRX in a year.

man, I wish I have the guts and skills to walk in a dealership and test drive the car I want without being hassle by those salesmen.

anyway, is that Saab 9-2x deal still going on? you can get the "saab" WRX with a 3500 discount or something like that, check out the Hot Deal forum.