03-18-2019, 08:11 PM | #1 |
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I was wrong about this car!
I recently came from a Dinan stage II M3 with performance exhaust, manual transmission. I really loved the M3 but wanted to move up to something nicer. I got a 2019 MBB Competition M5. I completed the break in period and oil change a few weeks ago. I was regretting my move to the M5 when I first got it. Too big, exhaust was not loud enough, little too fancy, not a manual, bitch, bitch, bitch. Well, since the break in period I have drove the M5 a lot harder. I am the little bitch now! This damn car is freaking quick and fast as shit. When I drive it hard, I do not notice the size and it turns on a dime. Stops on a dime too. I still wish I could hear the exhaust more but not a big deal. My M3 never scared me with power. This M5 will make me pee my pants a little Any of you dudes experienced the pedal power on this beast?
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03-18-2019, 09:37 PM | #3 |
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Second the advice on the m performance exhaust, got mine installed last week and it sounds epic
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03-18-2019, 09:37 PM | #4 |
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I added aftermarket exhaust and disabled the fake exhaust sound on my M550i. Couldn't hear the exhaust so I turned the fakeness on again. Great car for blasting down the highway while getting a massage but have to roll the windows down a bit to hear the exhaust. Crazy how capable this car is so I can only imagine the M5's feel.
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03-18-2019, 09:49 PM | #5 |
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I also didn't really appreciate how crazy fast the car is until after the break in period. It's just so sick…
Also, I agree, invest in a quality radar detector. It literally saves me all the time.
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03-19-2019, 10:01 AM | #7 |
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Completely agree with you, it's a MONSTER! Did my first launch control last night and holy hell... that was BRUTAL! I thought my eyes were getting sucked into my head
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03-20-2019, 03:33 AM | #10 |
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Well yes, you can't really experience the power unless you go over the 4500rpm. I never had such problem since I break in my car hard, but for those who follow the manual, don't judge till after the break in period.
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03-20-2019, 07:52 AM | #11 |
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I can clearly recollect the first time I got on it after the break-in period. I was behind a slow moving truck, and decided to pass. I floored it, and honestly don't remember a thing until my brain started to register again, and I saw that I was in triple digits. I know what to expect now, and can stay a step ahead, but that first time was scary to say the least.
As others have noted, a radar detector is money well spent. I don't drive recklessly, but having this much power on tap, can sometimes lead to lapses in my best judgment. |
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03-20-2019, 03:11 PM | #13 |
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It's insane...My buddy let me drive his M2 comp and it was fun...but seeing his reaction riding the M5. His first line was "I have never felt 600 horses before but now I know and it is amazing". Sometimes I have to pinch myself and feel so blessed to be riding in the BEST daily driver on the market. Also, a 911 turbo recently tried to challenge me off the line and he humbly came in second 😉
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Only one that would give real run for the money is the S.
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The F90 M5 is KING.
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I also came from an F80 M3 and what a big difference this is even compared to my previous F10 M5. I always drive it hard lol and it can definitely scare you a little! My favorite settings now are Sport plus engine, Sport suspension and sport steering. 2WD with S2 for shifting (DRY DAYS ONLY!!!) love the car and it's a lot of fun and I can't think of anything else that I want right now as far as cars goes.
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If for some reason I'm at the track and just want to destroy the rear tires I suppose I'll give it a shot.
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03-27-2019, 05:57 PM | #21 |
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100% correct, but i'll at least disengage one time to experience.
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