M5 vs. the Haboob

Scotchtion · 08-09-2018, 01:42 PM

Don't know when we started calling them Haboob's - it used to be just a huge dust storm back in the day. But we've had a few of them in Phoenix this year. Last night, my freshly washed M5 got caught in an epic Hollywood movie type dust storm. Waves of solid dirt across the road. Not only couldn't you see the front of the car, you couldn't see the actual road. Had to find a way to pull off safely, inch by inch - hoping some jackass wasn't driving blindly behind you.

Cleared after about 20 minutes. M5 did awesome, hardly any dust in the interior, well sealed. The 60-70mph side winds barely bothered the car.

But this is what it looked like in the morning. Ugh.

kdeleon · 08-09-2018, 01:51 PM

Yikes. Can you tell how the paint faired? Or maybe you won't know until the next wash. I can only imagine it was like going through sand paper.

carlos@velosdesignwerks · 08-09-2018, 01:59 PM

Lol what a crazy adventure you got caught up in. Glad the M5 held up for you.

ianp622 · 08-09-2018, 02:17 PM

Seems like you should be getting a ceramic coat for that.

tcw495 · 08-09-2018, 02:26 PM

Would love to see some pics after the next wash!

Speedwell-Industries · 08-09-2018, 02:57 PM

Wow! Hope that your paint is fine!

Scotchtion · 08-09-2018, 05:08 PM

I gave it a bath. Paint survived the ordeal surprisingly well. Few spots of light scratching that will be easy to buff out. Need to spend a lot more time/detail to get the dust out of all the small areas, but we are expecting another one of these storms tonight.

Impressive durability on the M5 and the paint job!

Now to deal with all the downed trees and branches...

tcw495 · 08-09-2018, 05:22 PM

Have you considered the ceramic coating if these storms are a regular occurence in your area?

I've never looked at those coatings because 1) I lease so I don't need the paint to last past about 2.5 years, and 2) I don't think I'll ever be out with any of my cars in a storm where I have to worry about the quality of seals around the vehicle.

If I lived in a place where these storms are common, I'd think the ceramic coatings are almost a must, no?

tcw495 · 08-09-2018, 05:23 PM

Also, the color looks great in that lighting. Some blue really "popping" down on the front splitter.

Scotchtion · 08-09-2018, 05:38 PM

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Originally Posted by tcw495

Have you considered the ceramic coating if these storms are a regular occurence in your area?

I've never looked at those coatings because 1) I lease so I don't need the paint to last past about 2.5 years, and 2) I don't think I'll ever be out with any of my cars in a storm where I have to worry about the quality of seals around the vehicle.

If I lived in a place where these storms are common, I'd think the ceramic coatings are almost a must, no?

I've never heard of them. Might be worth looking into, but I've lived in the area for 35 years and this was the first time I've been engulfed in an endless wall of 60-70mph dust and rock.

I am hoping this will be the last time I get stuck, but still worth researching a ceramic coating.

josec70 · 08-09-2018, 07:34 PM

Damn!

brad850csi · 08-10-2018, 01:37 AM

The car is Azurite Black?

Scotchtion · 08-10-2018, 09:55 AM

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The car is Azurite Black?

Yes, that is Azurite Black.

Neptune7 · 08-10-2018, 03:51 PM

That's the color I ordered - how do you like it in different lighting? (Other than under a sandstorm, that is...)

Scotchtion · 08-10-2018, 06:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Neptune7

That's the color I ordered - how do you like it in different lighting? (Other than under a sandstorm, that is...)

Color is awesome. I always get compliments on it. People trying to figure out if the car is blue or if its black. In full sun, which we have plenty of, the deep blue really comes out. In darker conditions, the black seems almost wet, kind of inky.

I think you'll love it.

Scotchtion · 08-10-2018, 06:10 PM

And an update on the condition of the car. Appears the storm did take a toll. I am now getting "Drivetrain Malfunction" on acceleration. Car drops into limp mode until I shut it off.

I've got an early VIN (2054) so it wasn't effected by that rash of problems a few months ago - and I've already had the software updated at the 1200 mile service.

I'm guessing I have dirt/sand in a sensor or two. Its off to the dealer tomorrow, fingers cross they can find it.

Neptune7 · 08-11-2018, 10:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Scotchtion

And an update on the condition of the car. Appears the storm did take a toll. I am now getting "Drivetrain Malfunction" on acceleration. Car drops into limp mode until I shut it off.

I've got an early VIN (2054) so it wasn't effected by that rash of problems a few months ago - and I've already had the software updated at the 1200 mile service.

I'm guessing I have dirt/sand in a sensor or two. Its off to the dealer tomorrow, fingers cross they can find it.

Hope it's nothing serious!

Ex_Stig · 08-11-2018, 11:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Scotchtion

And an update on the condition of the car. Appears the storm did take a toll. I am now getting "Drivetrain Malfunction" on acceleration. Car drops into limp mode until I shut it off.

I've got an early VIN (2054) so it wasn't effected by that rash of problems a few months ago - and I've already had the software updated at the 1200 mile service.

I'm guessing I have dirt/sand in a sensor or two. Its off to the dealer tomorrow, fingers cross they can find it.

Chapman or BMW NS?

Scotchtion · 08-16-2018, 06:57 PM

I got the car back today (North Scottsdale - Chapman lost my business).

It was only the air filters. They both looked like small sand boxes and the engine was literally choking. Airways are clear and it’s as good as new.

CarbonFiberCo · 08-16-2018, 09:31 PM

Good to see the paint escaped fairly unscathed!

JMD · 08-16-2018, 10:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Scotchtion

Yes, that is Azurite Black.

Looks suweet! Is this the new,...Carbon Black?

08-09-2018, 01:42 PM	#1
Scotchtion Private First Class 135 Rep 141 Posts Drives: 2018 M4 Vert, 2021 X5 M50i Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: Arizona iTrader: (0)	M5 vs. the Haboob Don't know when we started calling them Haboob's - it used to be just a huge dust storm back in the day. But we've had a few of them in Phoenix this year. Last night, my freshly washed M5 got caught in an epic Hollywood movie type dust storm. Waves of solid dirt across the road. Not only couldn't you see the front of the car, you couldn't see the actual road. Had to find a way to pull off safely, inch by inch - hoping some jackass wasn't driving blindly behind you. Cleared after about 20 minutes. M5 did awesome, hardly any dust in the interior, well sealed. The 60-70mph side winds barely bothered the car. But this is what it looked like in the morning. Ugh. Attached Images
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08-09-2018, 01:51 PM	#2
kdeleon Second Lieutenant 94 Rep 249 Posts Drives: M5 Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Chicagoland iTrader: (0)	Yikes. Can you tell how the paint faired? Or maybe you won't know until the next wash. I can only imagine it was like going through sand paper.
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08-09-2018, 01:59 PM	#3
carlos@velosdesignwerks Brigadier General 637 Rep 4,311 Posts Drives: BMW M4 Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Miami iTrader: (0)	Lol what a crazy adventure you got caught up in. Glad the M5 held up for you.
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ianp622 Private First Class 52 Rep 117 Posts Drives: 2017 M240i Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: FL iTrader: (0)	Seems like you should be getting a ceramic coat for that.
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tcw495 Captain 273 Rep 668 Posts Drives: F90 M5 Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: Potomac, MD iTrader: (0)	Would love to see some pics after the next wash!
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08-09-2018, 05:08 PM	#7
Scotchtion Private First Class 135 Rep 141 Posts Drives: 2018 M4 Vert, 2021 X5 M50i Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: Arizona iTrader: (0)	I gave it a bath. Paint survived the ordeal surprisingly well. Few spots of light scratching that will be easy to buff out. Need to spend a lot more time/detail to get the dust out of all the small areas, but we are expecting another one of these storms tonight. Impressive durability on the M5 and the paint job! Now to deal with all the downed trees and branches... Attached Images
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08-09-2018, 05:22 PM	#8
tcw495 Captain 273 Rep 668 Posts Drives: F90 M5 Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: Potomac, MD iTrader: (0)	Have you considered the ceramic coating if these storms are a regular occurence in your area? I've never looked at those coatings because 1) I lease so I don't need the paint to last past about 2.5 years, and 2) I don't think I'll ever be out with any of my cars in a storm where I have to worry about the quality of seals around the vehicle. If I lived in a place where these storms are common, I'd think the ceramic coatings are almost a must, no?
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08-09-2018, 05:23 PM	#9
tcw495 Captain 273 Rep 668 Posts Drives: F90 M5 Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: Potomac, MD iTrader: (0)	Also, the color looks great in that lighting. Some blue really "popping" down on the front splitter.
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08-10-2018, 01:37 AM	#12
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Neptune7 Major 1434 Rep 1,362 Posts Drives: M5 CS Join Date: May 2018 Location: N/A iTrader: (0)	That's the color I ordered - how do you like it in different lighting? (Other than under a sandstorm, that is...)
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Scotchtion Private First Class 135 Rep 141 Posts Drives: 2018 M4 Vert, 2021 X5 M50i Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: Arizona iTrader: (0)	And an update on the condition of the car. Appears the storm did take a toll. I am now getting "Drivetrain Malfunction" on acceleration. Car drops into limp mode until I shut it off. I've got an early VIN (2054) so it wasn't effected by that rash of problems a few months ago - and I've already had the software updated at the 1200 mile service. I'm guessing I have dirt/sand in a sensor or two. Its off to the dealer tomorrow, fingers cross they can find it.
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Scotchtion Private First Class 135 Rep 141 Posts Drives: 2018 M4 Vert, 2021 X5 M50i Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: Arizona iTrader: (0)	I got the car back today (North Scottsdale - Chapman lost my business). It was only the air filters. They both looked like small sand boxes and the engine was literally choking. Airways are clear and it’s as good as new.
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