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Old 08-18-14, 01:34 PM
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Is there a launch control feature on the IS350?
Old 08-18-14, 01:46 PM
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No .
Anyway don't worry about spinning the tires too much , all what you need is better tires ( OEM tires are usually bad).
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Our cars aren't even that fast to "launch". ISF doesn't even have it.
Old 08-18-14, 04:11 PM
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Originally Posted by AMNss
No .
Anyway don't worry about spinning the tires too much , all what you need is better tires ( OEM tires are usually bad).
Do you spin the tires often? I've yet to do it on my car.
Old 08-18-14, 05:22 PM
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AWD launches perfect every time
Old 08-18-14, 09:54 PM
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Originally Posted by Hermes
Do you spin the tires often? I've yet to do it on my car.
I did try, was quite damp on sport plus and traction fully off (holding onto the traction button until the vsc icon appears)

I was rewatching the review from EverydayDriver on youtube when they pitched the IS350 against the Cadillac & 3 Series - I wonder if they turned it off properly cause if you press it once it says TRAC OFF but it's only temporarily or something cause they kept complaining how intrusive the ESP was .. !

I like the car but am starting to understand why people prefer turbo engines, you just dont get the push back feeling .. Relative's 328 definitely pushes harder
Old 08-19-14, 08:22 AM
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Originally Posted by Hermes
Do you spin the tires often? I've yet to do it on my car.
Every time I disconnect the taction control and push the gas peddle (fully) the tires spins.
Old 08-19-14, 08:23 AM
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Originally Posted by nova123
I did try, was quite damp on sport plus and traction fully off (holding onto the traction button until the vsc icon appears)

I was rewatching the review from EverydayDriver on youtube when they pitched the IS350 against the Cadillac & 3 Series - I wonder if they turned it off properly cause if you press it once it says TRAC OFF but it's only temporarily or something cause they kept complaining how intrusive the ESP was .. !

I like the car but am starting to understand why people prefer turbo engines, you just dont get the push back feeling .. Relative's 328 definitely pushes harder
You mean turbo lag , thats not a good effect .
Old 08-19-14, 09:33 AM
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Originally Posted by AMNss
You mean turbo lag , thats not a good effect .
In numbers it doesnt have a good effect. The rush of a turbo spool up has its charms...I'm sure that's what he's referring to as i too miss it for that reason. My Eclipse gst was a dog under 3000RPM, but then weeeeeeeeeeeeeee
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Originally Posted by AMNss
You mean turbo lag , thats not a good effect .
Lol what lag ?!? Peak torque comes in so early, just off idle around 1250 rpm

http://www.thecarconnection.com/review/1085890_2014-bmw-3-series_performance_3

Impressive engine but I liked the is350 more so got it. Just wanted to say how much I admire that engine =)
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Originally Posted by nova123
I did try, was quite damp on sport plus and traction fully off (holding onto the traction button until the vsc icon appears)

I was rewatching the review from EverydayDriver on youtube when they pitched the IS350 against the Cadillac & 3 Series - I wonder if they turned it off properly cause if you press it once it says TRAC OFF but it's only temporarily or something cause they kept complaining how intrusive the ESP was .. !

I like the car but am starting to understand why people prefer turbo engines, you just dont get the push back feeling .. Relative's 328 definitely pushes harder
So if you hold down the traction control for longer it get fully disabled?
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Originally Posted by Hermes
So if you hold down the traction control for longer it get fully disabled?
Yes and your trac light (orange) should turn on. Not sure about being "fully" disabled though.
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Originally Posted by drbazing
Yes and your trac light (orange) should turn on. Not sure about being "fully" disabled though.
Sorry maybe I shouldn't have claimed "fully" but I can assume most of it is off lol
Haven't had the chance to track yet, but from watching reviews never really seen the car goes sideways anyways - they should put an LSD on the next one!
Old 08-20-14, 05:10 PM
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Originally Posted by nova123
Sorry maybe I shouldn't have claimed "fully" but I can assume most of it is off lol
Haven't had the chance to track yet, but from watching reviews never really seen the car goes sideways anyways - they should put an LSD on the next one!
Yeah I saw the same on all the video I've watched too. But I've yet to get my tires to spin from a dead stop with the traction control turned off fully. Or as turned off as possible.
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