SMG Launch: E46 M3

[91LTY]

I have info from a mate who is a BMW Dealer Principal and there is no way the dealer can read off your cars computer or key how many times you have used launch control.

[M52TUB28]

why would they void your warranty just because you've used it a bunch of times? isnt it just like reving the engine in neutral with a stick and then poping it in first? i dont see how they could void your warranty over that

[unit_328]

It's gotta be BS, that would be so lame for BMW to install a feature on a car and then punish you for using it!

[unit_328]

When I purchased my 04 m3 last week they checked how many launches have been performed. zero - not for long! They also confirmed the warranty would not be void for using launch control.

I would reccomend anyone buying a used M3 check how many launches have been performed that'll give you an idea how thrashed it is.

[m3srsocool!]

how would you check how many launches have been done? i just bought an 03 (36k miles) from a dealer and they didn't know what i was talking about when i asked about checking # of times burnout (to the floor) and launch (to the resistance switch) modes have been used.... r u sure they aren't just pulling your leg to scare you out of using it? (ie - if you use launch mode we will void your warranty! we can tell how many times you have used it! ... lol)

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[Rascasee]

Originally Posted by m3srsocool!

how would you check how many launches have been done? i just bought an 03 (36k miles) from a dealer and they didn't know what i was talking about when i asked about checking # of times burnout (to the floor) and launch (to the resistance switch) modes have been used.... r u sure they aren't just pulling your leg to scare you out of using it? (ie - if you use launch mode we will void your warranty! we can tell how many times you have used it! ... lol)

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The dealer can scan your ECU. There is a log as to how many times the car has used launch control. If their software is like Ferrari's, they can read how much clutch wear you have. How often it was redlined, as well as average RPMs, etc. Big Brother IS Watching!

[bluntface]

dont be a pussy.

get the 6 speed

[e36mmm]

shifting in 60 milliseconds. hell yeah lol. smg is the shieet.