04-27-2021, 05:06 AM | #1 |
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At some point I'm going to trade up my 2014 M4 and looking at the M5. Could someone give me some pointers on when certain changes came in, as I'm really looking for a comp model and ideally don't want a OPF. My M4 has downpipes, MPE, coilovers and BM3 stage 2 map - what sort of mild tuning options are available and what mods are essential to upgrade the base package? TIA, Steve.
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OK looks like I'm going to have to accept the OPF.
What about exhausts and BM3 though - do they provide any additional noise or not worth it? I have BM3 and the BMW MPE on my car and it's pretty good. Also have Bilstein B16 damptronic coilovers fitted - what do people fit suspension wise?
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What have people done suspension wise? I have Bilstein coilovers currently on the M4 and they made a big difference.
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To be fair Steve, most of the M5 'crowd' here on the Uk section are old dodderers, so you'll probably not get the responses you are looking for.
I don't even understand half of the things you are asking about I'd post on the main forum and get the bonkers US lot involved. |
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Must be some UK modders on here??!!
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Here is my car on MSS. Not a nice pic but gives you an idea. H&R has almost no wheel gap, but again lower quality and stiffer |
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What are the standard dampers like? Do people switch out for a decent coilovers set?
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I have an early 2018 and so non comp and with 21 inch wheels with the right offset you can get away without changing the dampers with a nice look and if you want, springs with MSS or HRE for a compliant ride but a little lower.
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My 2019 comp mapped and popped and banged even more after, had rear res and back box tweaked by PCW near milton keynes, has lovely deep burble. I fancy an LCI in 6 months time, but pout off as i always tune and they are now a sod, plus even if i left stock, zero noise, very muted..DAM emissions.
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I'd love to get something like an Evolve Stage 2....but, warranty is voided if you have any mechanical/engine trouble and insurers are none too happy with mods either, if you can even find one willing to insure a modded vehicle.
Coming from my 2019 C63, the M5 engine/exhaust sound was quite a disappointment. The noise and emissions regs have killed half the fun... |
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