completely Turn off All traction control

blklacker · 04-27-2008, 03:57 PM

Have No idea if this has been brought up, but the 135i does come with a , feature to completely turn off TC. Its really easy to do, and if you like drifting, or absolute want ever lb out torque at your calling, you would be wise to turn off TC all together.

Easy: While vehicle is stopped and running
1. Locate DTC button above hazard lights.
2. (Press and hold) for 3-4 seconds
3. Right away a new Icon will appear on your instrument cluster.
4. Unleash the power

AlexM105 · 04-27-2008, 04:01 PM

Yep, same as my 330Ci. Hold down the DSC button for 3-4 seconds in my case and you're good to go. :smile:

Italteen3 · 04-27-2008, 04:02 PM

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Originally Posted by blklacker

Have No idea if this has been brought up, but the 135i does come with a , feature to completely turn off TC. Its really easy to do, and if you like drifting, or absolute want ever lb out torque at your calling, you would be wise to turn off TC all together.

Easy: While vehicle is stopped and running
1. Locate DTC button above hazard lights.
2. (Press and hold) for 3-4 seconds
3. Right away a new Icon will appear on your instrument cluster.
4. Unleash the power

I would highly recomend making sure you know what you are doing when you do this. There is some serious power with this car, and if you are not familiar with it, it can come back to bite you. Just me saying be careful thats all.

I will have to say I did it once so far in my 700 or so miles and it was fun.

blklacker · 04-27-2008, 04:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Italteen3

I would highly recomend making sure you know what you are doing when you do this. There is some serious power with this car, and if you are not familiar with it, it can come back to bite you. Just me saying be careful thats all.

I will have to say I did it once so far in my 700 or so miles and it was fun.

I agree the torque is what will get you. Its frankly unexpected

crzy4135i · 04-27-2008, 04:40 PM

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Originally Posted by blklacker

Have No idea if this has been brought up, but the 135i does come with a , feature to completely turn off TC. Its really easy to do, and if you like drifting, or absolute want ever lb out torque at your calling, you would be wise to turn off TC all together.

Easy: While vehicle is stopped and running
1. Locate DTC button above hazard lights.
2. (Press and hold) for 3-4 seconds
3. Right away a new Icon will appear on your instrument cluster.
4. Unleash the power

Speaking of traction control.. the nanny software on the 135i is supposed to be more agressive than other models. With traction control on can you spin the tires at all? If you do a U-turn and hit the gas will it get sideways at all? I think it would be great if the software really is more agressive, so we could leave it on but still have some fun.

40yroldawakening · 04-27-2008, 05:13 PM

Got to drive the wifes 335i again on Friday and decided to turn off T/C, it came to life, but not telling her,,,,ssshhh. you can feel the ass end floating, while still putting down the power.

natedog_1959 · 04-28-2008, 01:21 PM

The 135i will step the rear end out going around a tight turn whether traction control is on or off. The more you want to rotate, the more pedal you give it. It is very easy to modulate. Nate

nordique14 · 04-28-2008, 01:45 PM

Turning off the DSC will active the eDiff, so there will still be some intervention by the computer. The eDiff is supposed to act like a LSD. So it will certainly not save your hide like the DSC will if you do something stupid.

vivid · 04-28-2008, 02:48 PM

can you turn it fully off on the fly or do you have to be stopped?

Oregon · 04-28-2008, 03:02 PM

On the fly as well.

vivid · 04-28-2008, 03:41 PM

thanks

F0Bman · 05-02-2008, 12:33 AM

Time to do some burn outs man!

NY SLC 93 · 05-09-2008, 07:44 AM

Who would ever use the traction control!?! I won't!

Italteen3 · 05-09-2008, 06:55 PM

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Originally Posted by NY SLC 93

Who would ever use the traction control!?! I won't!

Rain/Snow maybe? :wink:

Mad Dragon · 05-09-2008, 06:57 PM

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Originally Posted by NY SLC 93

Who would ever use the traction control!?!

Anyone with common sense? :wink:

SlickShift · 05-09-2008, 07:27 PM

POWAAA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

nyknicks11 · 05-14-2008, 11:27 PM

I believe the line is................"UNLIMITEDDD POWWWWAAAAAAAAAAAAAA!!!!!!

" lolll

denial · 05-14-2008, 11:51 PM

Just curious, is there any simple and elegant way to allow the car into starting with DTC and DSC automatically off instead of on? :wink:

OrientBlauZHP · 05-15-2008, 07:46 PM

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Originally Posted by denial

Just curious, is there any simple and elegant way to allow the car into starting with DTC and DSC automatically off instead of on? :wink:

I know there isn't a way in my 330i, if you turn it all they way off the minute you stop and turn off the car it resets.

ansun · 05-16-2008, 12:13 AM

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Originally Posted by denial

Just curious, is there any simple and elegant way to allow the car into starting with DTC and DSC automatically off instead of on? :wink:

!!!DO NOT EVER DRIVE YOUR CAR WITH THE DTC COMPLETELY OFF!!!

Ask me why and ill show you.

d1ez3 · 05-16-2008, 12:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Ansun

!!!DO NOT EVER DRIVE YOUR CAR WITH THE DTC COMPLETELY OFF!!!

Ask me why and ill show you.

Why?

(I just wanted to be shown)

JB135i · 05-16-2008, 08:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Ansun

!!!DO NOT EVER DRIVE YOUR CAR WITH THE DTC COMPLETELY OFF!!!

Ask me why and ill show you.

Seems a few billion drivers survived trillions of driving miles without any driving nannys.

My god how do we humans survive?

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blklacker Captain 50 Rep 657 Posts Drives: 135i Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: seattle iTrader: (0)	completely Turn off All traction control Have No idea if this has been brought up, but the 135i does come with a , feature to completely turn off TC. Its really easy to do, and if you like drifting, or absolute want ever lb out torque at your calling, you would be wise to turn off TC all together. Easy: While vehicle is stopped and running 1. Locate DTC button above hazard lights. 2. (Press and hold) for 3-4 seconds 3. Right away a new Icon will appear on your instrument cluster. 4. Unleash the power __________________ -135i BSM, CRBL ,custom front lip/Indianapolis red fade, blacked out tail lights/corner headlights, golf tee, BMS Air intake, SSTT, CF spoiler,Powdered coated OEM rims gunmetal high gloss,custom Rear diffuser Black/Indianapolis red fade
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AlexM105 Private First Class 2 Rep 162 Posts Drives: E46 330Ci Join Date: May 2008 Location: SoCal iTrader: (0)	Yep, same as my 330Ci. Hold down the DSC button for 3-4 seconds in my case and you're good to go. :smile: __________________
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natedog_1959 Private First Class 4 Rep 153 Posts Drives: 2004 SVT Focus Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Nashville, TN iTrader: (0)	The 135i will step the rear end out going around a tight turn whether traction control is on or off. The more you want to rotate, the more pedal you give it. It is very easy to modulate. Nate
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nordique14 Major 53 Rep 1,477 Posts Drives: SGM 135i 'vert Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Sharks Territory iTrader: (5)	Turning off the DSC will active the eDiff, so there will still be some intervention by the computer. The eDiff is supposed to act like a LSD. So it will certainly not save your hide like the DSC will if you do something stupid.
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vivid Captain 40 Rep 822 Posts Drives: 135i, 323i Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Atlanta, GA. iTrader: (0)	can you turn it fully off on the fly or do you have to be stopped? __________________ Current: 135i, 323i wagon. Sold:GTI Sold: FX45 Sold: E36 M3
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denial Second Lieutenant 13 Rep 249 Posts Drives: 135i Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Louisiana iTrader: (0)	Just curious, is there any simple and elegant way to allow the car into starting with DTC and DSC automatically off instead of on? :wink:
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