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      10-30-2012, 06:29 PM   #62
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Originally Posted by Elk View Post
A real "launch control" is needed only when wheelspin is difficult for the driver to modulate when the engine is producing a significant amount of power.

An F30 has insufficient power for this to be an issue. Even with run flats and a MT it is a challenge to get anything other than a cute chirp from the tires. Especially with an MT, all one need do to get maximum acceleration is to hold the brake, increase the revs, release the brake and floor the foot feed. Brainless.
Have you ever driven a MT?
Even in a 116i loaner the tires will lose a lot of traction if pushing too much revs at launch. And it has only 122 hp
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