How do you launch 335i AWD 6 Speed

FancyTie · 07-20-2020, 01:56 PM

How do you perfectly launch a 335i AWD manual? I just bought it and I don't know where to shift perfectly. It takes no time to reach 6k rpm on 1st gear and if you change to 2nd gear, it goes to 4500rpm and I don't think that's the best way to do it. I've seen some thread where people start on 2nd gear.

Any tips?

brigade24 · 07-20-2020, 03:24 PM

if you keep the traction control on, it has launch control. put it in sport+ mode, clutch in, mash the throttle and it will rev to approx. 3000rpm.

Other wise you gotta do it by feel. Keep in mind that the F30 has a clutch delay valve so even if you dump the clutch, the clutch will engage slowly to not damage anything. I believe the intent was to protect the differential but don't quote me on that.

I believe the clutch delay valve is integrated into the slave cylinder so many folks swap in an e90 slave cylinder since the clutch delay valve for it was remotely located.

sqwinny · 07-21-2020, 05:30 PM

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Originally Posted by brigade24

if you keep the traction control on, it has launch control. put it in sport+ mode, clutch in, mash the throttle and it will rev to approx. 3000rpm.

Other wise you gotta do it by feel. Keep in mind that the F30 has a clutch delay valve so even if you dump the clutch, the clutch will engage slowly to not damage anything. I believe the intent was to protect the differential but don't quote me on that.

I believe the clutch delay valve is integrated into the slave cylinder so many folks swap in an e90 slave cylinder since the clutch delay valve for it was remotely located.

You can remove it and eliminate it or "drill it out" to increase the flow. I found this recently myself. Just need an extra hand and will be removing this little piece of metal:

DIY: Clutch Delay Valve Removal https://f30.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh....php?t=1686574

brigade24 · 07-22-2020, 04:56 PM

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Originally Posted by sqwinny

You can remove it and eliminate it or "drill it out" to increase the flow. I found this recently myself. Just need an extra hand and will be removing this little piece of metal:

DIY: Clutch Delay Valve Removal https://f30.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh....php?t=1686574

ah so no purchase required!! excellent!! thanks!!

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brigade24 First Lieutenant 156 Rep 320 Posts Drives: 2013 335 X-dive Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Canada iTrader: (0)	if you keep the traction control on, it has launch control. put it in sport+ mode, clutch in, mash the throttle and it will rev to approx. 3000rpm. Other wise you gotta do it by feel. Keep in mind that the F30 has a clutch delay valve so even if you dump the clutch, the clutch will engage slowly to not damage anything. I believe the intent was to protect the differential but don't quote me on that. I believe the clutch delay valve is integrated into the slave cylinder so many folks swap in an e90 slave cylinder since the clutch delay valve for it was remotely located.
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