Launch Control on the M40D

teaston · 02-21-2019, 07:24 AM

Resulting in a 0-60 time of 3.9 seconds!

This is with a DTUK tuning box on sport setting and I have to admit on a very slight decline but still I think it's very impressive for a near two tonne (metric) diesel SUV!

MattXYZ · 02-21-2019, 07:30 AM

Impressive!! Damn... I think I bought the wrong car!! Especially as I’ll be doing the miles in mine.

teaston · 02-21-2019, 07:36 AM

And even with doing 3 launch's and a bit of a play with sport plus mode in between, I've still managed to average 34mpg so far today!

X5MSD · 02-21-2019, 08:40 AM

Bloody hell,that's quick
I see they do a tuning box for the 40i.427 ps 540 Ts
Might have to invest
Can you turn off all modes and run stock?
Did you inform insurance company
Mine wanted £120 more
Chip and exhaust

kokhaine · 02-21-2019, 08:55 AM

Can you guys tell me how the launch control procedure works?
Thank you

teaston · 02-21-2019, 09:00 AM

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Originally Posted by kokhaine

Can you guys tell me how the launch control procedure works?
Thank you

1. Gear stick left
2. Sport or sport plus mode
3. Click DSC button to turn DTC on (don't hold it to turn DSC off)
4. Left foot really hard on brake
5. Accelerator all the way down past kick down, wait for checkered flag in cluster then release brakes.

6. Hold on tight!!

SC11 · 02-21-2019, 09:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by teaston

1. Gear stick left
2. Sport or sport plus mode
3. Click DSC button to turn DTC on (don't hold it to turn DSC off)
4. Left foot really hard on brake
5. Accelerator all the way down past kick down, wait for checkered flag in cluster then release brakes.

6. Hold on tight!!

Nice numbers

Sure you can also do it while in Sports by

DTC
Gear stick left
Hard on brake
Full throttle
Release brake

MechX3M40i · 02-21-2019, 09:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by teaston

Quote:

Originally Posted by kokhaine

Can you guys tell me how the launch control procedure works?
Thank you

1. Gear stick left
2. Sport or sport plus mode
3. Click DSC button to turn DTC on (don't hold it to turn DSC off)
4. Left foot really hard on brake
5. Accelerator all the way down past kick down, wait for checkered flag in cluster then release brakes.

6. Hold on tight!!

LOL - Step 6 is a must! Optional: wear a helmet

teaston · 02-21-2019, 09:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SC11

Quote:

Originally Posted by teaston

1. Gear stick left
2. Sport or sport plus mode
3. Click DSC button to turn DTC on (don't hold it to turn DSC off)
4. Left foot really hard on brake
5. Accelerator all the way down past kick down, wait for checkered flag in cluster then release brakes.

6. Hold on tight!!

Nice numbers

Sure you can also do it while in Sports by

DTC
Gear stick left
Hard on brake
Full throttle
Release brake

That's what I said

SC11 · 02-21-2019, 09:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by teaston

That's what I said

Who cares it’s sub 4’s that matters

teaston · 02-21-2019, 09:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SC11

Quote:

Originally Posted by teaston

That's what I said

Who cares it’s sub 4’s that matters

Well, on a level road probably very low 4's, but I'm more than happy with that!

RichM50d · 02-21-2019, 12:45 PM

Tell us more about the DTUK tuning box please.

kokhaine · 02-21-2019, 12:49 PM

Does it work on the 30d as well or only m40?

cgroves · 02-21-2019, 12:50 PM

Launch control on a diesel probably feels like your head is going to end up in the back seat. That must be one heck of a ride.

JustChris · 02-21-2019, 01:47 PM

Christ sub 4s is no joke. Thats F8X pace and likely launching more reliably and repeatedly to get that.

r:

teaston · 02-21-2019, 01:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by X5MSD

Bloody hell,that's quick
I see they do a tuning box for the 40i.427 ps 540 Ts
Might have to invest
Can you turn off all modes and run stock?
Did you inform insurance company
Mine wanted £120 more
Chip and exhaust

Yes I can easily turn the box off with the Bluetooth phone app, I’ll try it 0-60 with the box off why I get a chance.

Insurance is up to you, it’s not a permanent mod, and it comes with a blanking plug to replace the box which can be fitted very quickly, so obviously I only use the box when not on the public highway.

teaston · 02-21-2019, 01:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RichM50d

Tell us more about the DTUK tuning box please.

All you need to know:

https://www.diesel-performance.co.uk...w-2998-ccm/#go

teaston · 02-21-2019, 01:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kokhaine

Does it work on the 30d as well or only m40?

The tuning box or launch control?

muzzalad · 02-21-2019, 02:52 PM

Pardon the mild blasphemy but, Christ, that's nuts.

On the 80s supercar scale, that's Ferrari F40 speed.
But with half a tonne more weight and 3 times the MPG (not convinced F40 owners look at MPG, mind you).

nogren · 02-21-2019, 03:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kokhaine

Does it work on the 30d as well or only m40?

Yes, but you have to have the "sport" variant of the gearbox, i.e. option code 205 is not enough.
Or I have actually not tried it in mine (with option 205), since I'm still riding with studded winter tires. :-) But this is how it has been for many models previously

/n

teaston · 02-21-2019, 03:34 PM

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Originally Posted by muzzalad

Pardon the mild blasphemy but, Christ, that's nuts.

On the 80s supercar scale, that's Ferrari F40 speed.
But with half a tonne more weight and 3 times the MPG (not convinced F40 owners look at MPG, mind you).

Not to mention the 3 extra seats, huge boot and off roading ability!

Mind you, the F40 would still annihilate it around a track, obviously.

GT500R · 02-21-2019, 03:42 PM

Those diesels are super quick off the line! I have seen a 0-60 on YouTube with quick 0-60, you need to get a dragy and get real measurements (if your measuring through Bluetooth then your speedo is higher then it should be and will result in faster times)

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