BMW G20 3 Series Launch Control & Adaptive Suspension
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- Опубліковано 26 жов 2019
- In this vlog I talk about the Adaptive Suspension which is part of the M Sport Plus Pack and I also try out the Launch Control on my G20 320d!
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I'm getting mine in next 3 months Can't waitt 🥺❤🙌 Loved your videos bro god bless!!
Great vlog thanks for sharing 👍
You're welcome. Follow the G20 vids on my channel!
From Bimmerpost “The whole concept of the 'Adaptive mode' is simply what it says, it automatically 'adapts' itself to the driving situation and driving style. What you are finding is how it should work. Drive harder it will firm up the settings to Sport mode. Back off, will revert back Comfort mode. BMW's technical description state it works between modes and also uses the Satnav as a predictive function for bends, junctions, etc” I typically stay in sport , sport plus if there’s someone frisky and comfort on the rare ... very rare occasion maybe 1/50 of the time. As far as launch control .... you’re trying to get max output of a 190hp engine I mean great video but what were you expecting ? 3.8 0-60 times ? All launch control does is max out out of the engine it basically waits till everything is perfect ( yes you have to build boost ) and then launches. there’s a difference in launching 190hp 382hp especially when they weigh approx 3100lbs 3900lbs respectively as well. Launch an m340xi rated a 4.1 runs 3.8 top I’ve seen is 3.6 ... and the say it’s not an M car 😂 .. they just have to justify why the spent an extra 20k 🙈 anyways sry off topic but yes get an m340 and launch it you’ll feel it for sure
I get what you're saying....I've had adaptive in my past few cars BMWs and others and it does work quite seamlessly and is noticable when you drive a non adaptive car. Wasn't expecting a 3.8 sec time from my 320d.....just wanted to see how it felt. I had always noticed launch was slower in my M140i than just flooring it. Hahaha M340i is quick car no doubt.....but yea it's still not a M car....yes the price difference is big but don't think of it as just outright speed. M cars are ready out of a box. M-lite cars need work doing to the chassis set up etc to handle better.....
DownShift Throttle that’s the most descriptive answer and accurate I’ve ever gotten ... it’s funny how many times I ask what the difference is and the response is always “because it’s not an M” or “not a track” and my reply is always “how isn’t it ? What’s missing?”.. then nothing... most M ppl just regurgitate basic responses. They don’t know. All they know is 0-60 times which they can’t bring up anymore. I believe M performance was (generally)made for the daily drivers of the brand who will prob just go from stop light to stop light knowing that civic doesn’t have a chance. .. weekend warriors who might take it to the track once a month. M power is designed for one thing racing .. it foregoes the creature comforts, driving assistants , anything deemed too heavy to justify having. Taking out anything that will have an impact ,no matter how little, on handling or acceleration at any point in the track. M power squeezes every little drop out of the engine pushing it to the limits every second. The M340 could get there which would cost 20k more and lightening up a little bit in which just spend the 20k and get the M. Issues being that breaking and overheating which the m3 is built to withstand.That is the difference and that is why the 20k is worth it. Does it mean the M is better ... better than what ? On the track sure .. but the m340 doesn’t live on the track.... the question really is better for who in which case the m340 is better than an M3 depending on who buys it. I bought a m340 if I knew the new M3 was going to be made as an xdrive I prob would have gotten one because even though I don’t plan on it but I might have to drive it in winter. Funny thing is ... your 320d will be on the road longer than mine or an M3. So which one is the best ? Lol and we will all reply:
“mine” 😂
Wife’s 340i had adaptive. Soooooo superior to standard suspension! Mainly because it’s more comfortable, night and day better!
I wasn't aware that adaptive suspension does make a huge difference , thanks for letting us know .
I am picking up my custom ordered M340ix in 2 weeks. The 3 months of waiting has been excruciating....
My 330i M Sport from Germany bought in Malaysia has no adaptive suspension. It doesn't even have an "adaptive" button if I recall correctly. It is using a "lift-related damper", whatever that means. Well it means it is fixed to a single mode and I am ok with that unless the road gets too bumpy
Adaptive is part of the M Sport Plus Package. Optional extra
@@DownShiftThrottle Yeah, but there are no "dealer options" here. All the trims are set in stone. 330i gets one set of trim, 320i gets another. So we essentially only have two options
Appreciate your videos man. Just picked up a 2019 320d m sport pro so find all this stuff useful. One question, how do you adjust the height of the dipped beams? Mine seem slightly high and always shining in the eyes of other drivers
They should auto level if they don't then have them checked out by your dealership
I wonder if you built enough boost before launching- it also seems like there’s a bit of lag under 3500 rpms
Thanks for this vid👍👍, I loved the old hydraulic steering of the older BMW’s. Some ppl found them to heavy but I loved the handling of the e46 even the e90, when I bought my f31 this was my biggest disappointment. The steering just felt far to light even in sport mode I feel it lacks feed back. I was hoping the new g20 would address this and by the sounds of it, it’s abit in between which I’m happy with as I know they are never going back to hydraulic. Also how you finding the new gearbox compared to the zf?
The steering has definitely got a better feel than the F30. Still not full hydraulic but it has a better feeling than before. The gearbox in the 3 series is a ZF therefore no problem!
DownShift Throttle sorry I thought the new line of BMW’s where “Aisen “ (think that’s how it spelt) gearboxes?. I think it must just be the new 1 series👍
gingerbread man believe that is on the 1 series only.
@@gingerbreadman5265 be educated sir
Discovered this vid in my search for figuring out the comfort mode suspension which is bloody awful on b Roads. I have a 2020 m sport 320i but no adaptive button. Someone told me to change wheels to 18 inch. Anyone have insights on this? Love the car but those sat in the back dont love it so much!
Launch !!! ...but wait...the road is ending... :)))))))))))))
Please do a review of the coded sport+ mode including using sport+ mode at high speed. Pleaseeee🙏🏻
My 320d, using sport+ mode, it stuck at 7th gear and doesn’t shift to 8th gear at high speed causing high rpm. Also, the engine temperature went up too 100C some time.
I will do once we are safely out of the lockdown in the UK
DownShift Throttle Thank you so much. I really appreciate it. 😄
Does it have adaptive cruise control and lane keep assist with this particular model? Thanks
Yes it's an option. The lane keep Assist is part of the Active Guard Assist
I have the same car but mine does not go into launch control, tried many times just spins the rears never had the launch active popup come up. Sport traction, sport gearbox and hold the brake slam the acceleration all the way past kickdown. Im sure its a software issue.
You have to 1) drive the car at least 6 miles, so the engine is properly warmed up. Then 2) you turn Traction Control button to OFF. 3) Push your gear shifter to the left and it goes from D to S. 4) Left foot floors the break, with break still floored 5) Right foot floors the gas pedal. The RPM gauge will move up to about 3000 rpm. Let your foot of the break, and VROOM! you will see the "Launch Control Active" light in the bottom of your screen.
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Hello, so I've tried the launch control on my 2019 bmw 330i xdrive with deactivating the traction control "hold the button for 3 seconds", hold the brake fully and push the gas pedal while still braking. What it did for me was it went up to 3000 RPM then suddenly dropped down by itself even tho i was still pushing the gas pedal fully.
Perhaps your car wasnt warmed up.....did you see the launch control indicator flag up
@@DownShiftThrottle To be honest, i do not know what that flag look like. I've watched your video and was trying to see if anything pops up. I even disabled the entire DSC, not just the traction and still got nothing..
I've also recently installed a Racechip GTS Black and wow the difference is noticeable
You do not hold the button for 3 seconds. Just click the TC button to put it in DSC sport. If you long press it (more than 3s), it turns traction off completely and won't let launch control work.
So basically:
1. Warmed up engine.
2. Car in sport/sport+ mode.
3. Short press (click) TC button.
4. Shifter in S (not D).
5. Floor the brake pedal.
6. Floor the throttle pedal.
RPMs rise to around 2900 and you will see a Launch control notification on your cluster.
From neutral push the stability control off , then stick in sport mode , then push gears into sport mode . Put left foot hard on brake pedal . Now with right foot push hard down quickly to floor .
Dashboard will say launch control active . You now have 3 seconds to release left foot off brake pedal keeping ur right foot flat down . If longer than 3 seconds gap it doesn’t launch and u burn out clutch .
All this has to be down when the car is warmed up too , best after a 7 + mile journey
Hello! Can you write step by step how to launch a 330i? 1, 2, 3 etc
You can view the instructions in your cars idrive system
You have to:
1) drive the car at least 6 miles, so the engine is properly warmed up.
2) turn Traction Control button to OFF.
3) push your gear shifter to the left and it goes from D to S.
4) left foot floors the break, with break still floored
5) right foot floors the gas pedal. The RPM gauge will move up to about 3000 rpm.
6) let your foot of the break, and VROOM! you will see the "Launch Control Active" light in the bottom of your screen.
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I came here looking for an explanation on the adaptive button and I’m more confused than I was before. Lol
I noticed you didn't have Sport+. I have it on the 320I but assuming it's not available on the diesel models. Don't think there is much difference anyway.
Loving the G20 videos.
It's only on petrol cars I believe.....
@@DownShiftThrottle How is Sport+ mode different compared to Sport mode?
Faster gear shifts, more throttle response.
I have a 2020 G20 330i xDrive and there is no sport plus like I used to have on my two F30s. But you can configure sport mode. And if you put it in sport mode and then pull the gearshift to the right (or to the left I suppose in the UK) it will tighten up even more.
Michael Fleming since the car doesn’t have Sport+ does it still have launch control? I tried in my car last night Sport, Sport Transmission, DSC deactivated, and the car didn’t launch. It spun the wheels like crazy though😂😂
I did the same in my 320i g20 but isint work 😭
Any idea?
same
My working now I gonna upload a video of the launch control.
@@dunaigeorge7264 got video?
Don't u have to wait for the boost to build up to launch the car using launch control 🤔?
You wait upto about 3 seconds then release the brake.....
I got the same car 320d G20, even when I put it in Sport Traction it starts spinning the rear tires while pushing the pedal all the way down. What can be the issue? DSC off or SPORT TRACTION it spins it tires.
If you dont want the car to spin its tyres then don't touch the traction button. Just use sport and be progressive with the Throttle rather than using it as an on off switch.
DownShift Throttle will it engage launch control that way?
@@TECHMT9 ah sorry I miss understood you. Yes select sport, traction, gearbox into S and press the brake to the floor and the gas pedal quickly to the click point. You'll see a message appear - launch active.
Mine does the same thing no launch active popup at all, just spins the tires if you hold it long enough.
Adaptive refers to a hybrid mode, particularly when using the sat nav. The system considers journey time, traffic, gradient and determines where is best to use electric mode for best efficiency over the whole journey. It’s not related to adaptive suspension.
If you want to remap your g20 in the uk got to simon at emaps had mine done few months ago.
What does it do? What's the difference between before and after?
@@cypher9000 it's now 300bhp an 500nm he just flashed the ecu an you cant go through the obd as its blocked took about 2 hours in total.
@@liamd55 I don't believe it is 300bhp, if it was really possible without changing intake or turbo it would be making more than 500nm
@@jgvbadv you don't believe mine is 300bhp? I got it Dyno'd independently an I have the dyno results if you would like the picture. 300bhp 500nm
Stage1 Remap on the 320d engine can make upto 240 to 250bhp max without changing internals like upgraded turbo, injectors, intake. You might get 500nm but if you're pushing 300bhp then your torque should be like 570 to 600Nm. Never seen a 300bhp 320d before running stock internals though....
Bluespark tuning box it ;)
No not on this
Nice review , must admit white is the best colour
Thanks mate. Yeap looks stunning in white. 👍🏽