M5CS Delivery!

pcai · 08-15-2021, 10:34 AM

How's the sound compared to a normal NA spec F90? Feels like all youtube reviews are EU spec OPF garbage. CS still has pops and bangs?

Alberta · 08-15-2021, 10:41 AM

Nope, CS sounds like crap unfortunately.

adolzero · 08-15-2021, 10:52 AM

just check if intake silencer is carbon fiber- mentioned by bmw official pr release document but i never heard anyone mentioned that with cs review

somer · 08-15-2021, 02:18 PM

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Originally Posted by adolzero

just check if intake silencer is carbon fiber- mentioned by bmw official pr release document but i never heard anyone mentioned that with cs review

I remember reading that, wonder if they actually followed through with anything different with the bottom of the airbox....

Are there charcoal filters on the US market CS's? Maybe they got a special exemption to not have them on this limited run car.

Awesome looking car btw, enjoy it!

Greer · 08-15-2021, 06:41 PM

To GNAL,

Please write a detailed review of the M5 CS after you put a few hundred mikes on her. For some reason, the other few owners of the M5 CS on this board have been very silent on how they like driving their cars. Thanks!

Crumbs · 08-16-2021, 03:13 PM

congrats on the beautiful car

Ex_Stig · 08-16-2021, 03:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Greer

To GNAL,

Please write a detailed review of the M5 CS after you put a few hundred mikes on her. For some reason, the other few owners of the M5 CS on this board have been very silent on how they like driving their cars. Thanks!

Guessing that the other owners are too busy enjoying their car to write a review of it. lol

I'll try and remember to post some feedback after I get some decent miles on the car. It is currently in for tint and PPF.

ScullyD · 08-16-2021, 03:19 PM

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Guessing that the other owners are too busy enjoying their car to write a review of it. lol

I'll try and remember to post some feedback after I get some decent miles on the car. It is currently in for tint and PPF.

Wait until after break-in service, i would expect the ECU is limiting some of the power during that period.

Ex_Stig · 08-16-2021, 03:22 PM

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Wait until after break-in service, i would expect the ECU is limiting some of the power during that period.

That is an unfortunate urban myth that has been circulating the forums for decades now. There is no change in power after the run in service.

I took my previous M3CS over the 5,500 rpm soft limit several times before 1,200 miles. I don't make a practice of doing it, but I can confirm that there was no change in power. I also have an email directly from a BMW Technical Engineer with BMWNA that states the same thing.

ScullyD · 08-16-2021, 03:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Ex Stig

That is an unfortunate urban myth that has been circulating the forums for decades now. There is no change in power after the run in service.

I took my previous M3CS over the 5,500 rpm soft limit several times before 1,200 miles. I don't make a practice of doing it, but I can confirm that there was no change in power. I also have an email directly from a BMW Technical Engineer with BMWNA that states the same thing.

I've heard the same thing, i just know for the M2 CS i currently have, it felt like a different car in all engine settings after i picked it up from break-in service. I've owned enough performance cars in my lifetime from new to know that it felt like night and day after the 1,200 mile service. Was not the case for me with other M cars I owned (like regular M2 or prior M3)

My passenger in the car said the same thing after riding in it post break-in, it felt like the car had previously been boost limited. Other M2 CS owners have said similar things. Means nothing for the M5 CS obviously, but just a thought.

Ex_Stig · 08-16-2021, 03:34 PM

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Originally Posted by ScullyD

I've heard the same thing, i just know for the M2 CS i currently have, it felt like a different car in all engine settings after i picked it up from break-in service. I've owned enough performance cars in my lifetime from new to know that it felt like night and day after the 1,200 mile service. Was not the case for me with other M cars I owned (like regular M2 or prior M3)

My passenger in the car said the same thing after riding in it post break-in, it felt like the car had previously been boost limited. Other M2 CS owners have said similar things. Means nothing for the M5 CS obviously, but just a thought.

Most likely a placebo effect by finally being able to go over 5,500rpm.

BlueString · 08-16-2021, 03:41 PM

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I'll do my best, but I suck as a photographer. Lol

I still can't get over those rear seats!

Congrats! Yes, those rear seats look awesome! I can only imagine how they look in person.

bimmerbeast7 · 08-16-2021, 09:01 PM

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I thought Europe people took august off

might be correct

GB///M · 08-20-2021, 12:38 PM

Looks awesome, congrats! You had an M3CS right? Curious how it compares to your M5CS. I currently have an M3CS and lease will be up in a few months and I'm not sure what to get yet. A local dealer has an M5CS available by me

Ex_Stig · 08-20-2021, 12:43 PM

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Originally Posted by GB///M

Looks awesome, congrats! You had an M3CS right? Curious how it compares to your M5CS. I currently have an M3CS and lease will be up in a few months and I'm not sure what to get yet. A local dealer has an M5CS available by me

Yes, I had an M3CS and loved it.

My car is still in for PPF, but I'll try and write up some comparisons when I get to spend some time behind the wheel.

Bluehorseshoe · 08-20-2021, 07:48 PM

Looks amazing. Congrats and enjoy! Never saw Brands Hatch in person but have same car on order. Struggled between it and green but like you not a fan of matte paint. In the video above it reminds me a little of a metallic version of Porsche's Slate Grey.

BarryB · 08-22-2021, 11:25 AM

Congrats!! How does the std audio sound? I realize totally subjective but I wonder if a total fail or acceptable in general. Alternatively, a better sound from the exhaust could make that a mute point……. Alas, not the case

Ex_Stig · 08-22-2021, 11:35 AM

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Originally Posted by BarryB

Congrats!! How does the std audio sound? I realize totally subjective but I wonder if a total fail or acceptable in general. Alternatively, a better sound from the exhaust could make that a mute point……. Alas, not the case

I'm not an audiophile so I've never upgraded a sound system above Harmon Kardon. To me it sounds just fine.

BarryB · 08-22-2021, 11:37 AM

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Originally Posted by BarryB

Congrats!! How does the std audio sound? I realize totally subjective but I wonder if a total fail or acceptable in general. Alternatively, a better sound from the exhaust could make that a mute point……. Alas, not the case

I'm not an audiophile so I've never upgraded a sound system above Harmon Kardon. To me it sounds just fine.

Thank you. Good enough for me……

Chicane_ · 08-22-2021, 12:04 PM

I spent more time in my CS last night and then drove my 2019 non-comp M5 this morning.

The CS is definitely quieter. I must assume that North American cars also received GPFs or some kind of dummy device that mutes the exhaust note.

Bluehorseshoe · 08-22-2021, 12:06 PM

So M Performance exhaust or Akra exhaust for CS?
I usually only consider Akra on Porsche and not familiar with M Performance. Who makes it?

Ex_Stig · 08-22-2021, 12:10 PM

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I spent more time in my CS last night and then drove my 2019 non-comp M5 this morning.

The CS is definitely quieter. I must assume that North American cars also received GPFs or some kind of dummy device that mutes the exhaust note.

Does your '19 have the burbles and backfires? I was kinda disappointed that the M5CS doesn't have those like my M3CS did.

08-15-2021, 10:34 AM	#45
pcai Lieutenant 377 Rep 541 Posts Drives: F90 M5 Join Date: Feb 2020 Location: Canada iTrader: (0) Garage List F90 M5 [0.00]	How's the sound compared to a normal NA spec F90? Feels like all youtube reviews are EU spec OPF garbage. CS still has pops and bangs?
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08-15-2021, 10:41 AM	#46
Alberta Lieutenant Colonel 2043 Rep 1,849 Posts Drives: F90 Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: somewhere iTrader: (0)	Nope, CS sounds like crap unfortunately.
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08-15-2021, 10:52 AM	#47
adolzero Enlisted Member 42 Rep 38 Posts Drives: F90 m5 Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: CHINA iTrader: (0)	just check if intake silencer is carbon fiber- mentioned by bmw official pr release document but i never heard anyone mentioned that with cs review
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08-15-2021, 06:41 PM	#49
Greer Colonel 1899 Rep 2,518 Posts Drives: 2022 M5 Competition Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Los Angeles iTrader: (0)	To GNAL, Please write a detailed review of the M5 CS after you put a few hundred mikes on her. For some reason, the other few owners of the M5 CS on this board have been very silent on how they like driving their cars. Thanks! __________________ 2022 F90 M5 Competition & 2019 M2 Competition 2019 F90 M5 Competition 2017 F80 M3 Competition 2014 F10 M5 Competition 2003 E39 M5
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Crumbs First Lieutenant 192 Rep 306 Posts Drives: 2018 F85 X5M Mineral White Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: NYC iTrader: (0)	congrats on the beautiful car
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GB///M Captain 168 Rep 822 Posts Drives: M3 CS, X5 M60i Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Chicago iTrader: (0)	Looks awesome, congrats! You had an M3CS right? Curious how it compares to your M5CS. I currently have an M3CS and lease will be up in a few months and I'm not sure what to get yet. A local dealer has an M5CS available by me
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Bluehorseshoe Lieutenant 305 Rep 497 Posts Drives: M5 CS Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Fairfield County, CT iTrader: (0)	Looks amazing. Congrats and enjoy! Never saw Brands Hatch in person but have same car on order. Struggled between it and green but like you not a fan of matte paint. In the video above it reminds me a little of a metallic version of Porsche's Slate Grey.
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BarryB Lieutenant Colonel 871 Rep 1,758 Posts Drives: 30Jahre M5 plus a few more M's Join Date: May 2012 Location: Palo Alto CA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2022 BMW M5 CS [0.00] 2020 BMW M340i Xdrive [0.00] 2019 BMW M2 Competi ... [0.00] 2003 BMW DINAN S3 M5 [0.00] 2017 BMW 30 Jahre M3 [0.00] 2016 BMW M4 GTS [0.00] 2015 BMW 30 Jahre M5 [0.00] 1995 BMW M3 [0.00]	Congrats!! How does the std audio sound? I realize totally subjective but I wonder if a total fail or acceptable in general. Alternatively, a better sound from the exhaust could make that a mute point……. Alas, not the case __________________ Current non-BMW's 20 Jeep Grand Cherokee 03 Cooper S (Maxi Tuned 50bhp) 60 Impala (43k orig mi) 15 Turbo S (Kobb tune and Kline exhaust)
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Chicane_ Lieutenant 1050 Rep 476 Posts Drives: G80 M3 CS + other stuff Join Date: Jan 2021 Location: Earth iTrader: (0)	I spent more time in my CS last night and then drove my 2019 non-comp M5 this morning. The CS is definitely quieter. I must assume that North American cars also received GPFs or some kind of dummy device that mutes the exhaust note.
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Bluehorseshoe Lieutenant 305 Rep 497 Posts Drives: M5 CS Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Fairfield County, CT iTrader: (0)	So M Performance exhaust or Akra exhaust for CS? I usually only consider Akra on Porsche and not familiar with M Performance. Who makes it?
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