[swipes]

Just came across this topic:
https://www.motorauthority.com/news/...rument-cluster

https://www.motor1.com/news/239528/b...ument-cluster/
Any chance that it would make its way in to the M5 in the 2019 or 2020 model? My Audi S6 (*takes cover*) has a similar setup and I am a huge fan.

[bumplin]

+1, m5 also needs features like automated rears seats folding and acoustic glass which are equipped on the x3. G30/F90 was just released and they are already outdated.

[BwoodBMW]

Originally Posted by swipes

Just came across this topic:
https://www.motorauthority.com/news/...rument-cluster

https://www.motor1.com/news/239528/b...ument-cluster/
Any chance that it would make its way in to the M5 in the 2019 or 2020 model? My Audi S6 (*takes cover*) has a similar setup and I am a huge fan.

I dig the S6. Beautiful cars. This feels like a mid cycle update for the M5. On the F80 M3 they actually made significant updates for the second year of production so wouldn't be unheard of for them to add this to the car next year.

[frankchn]

I think iDrive 7.0 and the Digital Cockpit professional will make it into the MY2020 LCI.

[swipes]

Originally Posted by BwoodBMW

I dig the S6. Beautiful cars. This feels like a mid cycle update for the M5. On the F80 M3 they actually made significant updates for the second year of production so wouldn't be unheard of for them to add this to the car next year.

I remember that happening when I started my initial search for a new car. I gave the M3 and M4 a hard look when they first came out but it got put on hold because I felt like BMW was in such a rush to put new wheels on the ground that a lot of the small things (which matter to me) got left behind. Heck, look at the G30; within a few months of production the instrument cluster had changed.

I'm not in a huge rush to get the M5, as I want to make sure it is correct on every aspect (more than just the specs I would like). I'm still really happy with my S6; it's full of aftermarket parts and the ECU+TCU are tuned so it moves pretty well, but nowhere near the F90...

[BwoodBMW]

Originally Posted by swipes

I remember that happening when I started my initial search for a new car. I gave the M3 and M4 a hard look when they first came out but it got put on hold because I felt like BMW was in such a rush to put new wheels on the ground that a lot of the small things (which matter to me) got left behind. Heck, look at the G30; within a few months of production the instrument cluster had changed.

I'm not in a huge rush to get the M5, as I want to make sure it is correct on every aspect (more than just the specs I would like). I'm still really happy with my S6; it's full of aftermarket parts and the ECU+TCU are tuned so it moves pretty well, but nowhere near the F90...

well at least give us a pic of the S6

[swipes]

Ha I just realized none of my car pics made it from my Samsung to iPhone switch over. I’ll take some tomorrow when it’s sunny out.

[swipes]

As promised. A few pics taken this afternoon.

[BwoodBMW]

^ lookin good.

[swipes]

Originally Posted by BwoodBMW

^ lookin good.

Thanks Bwood.

Here’s a list of mods/additions:
GIAC Stage 1 ECU+TCU tune
Roc Euro Intake
AWE Touring exhaust
Eurocode Front and Rear sway bars + endlinks
Alu Kreuz drivetrain stabilizer
20" DPE Wheels w/ Michelin PS 4S (265/35)
Lowered 19mm
BlackVue DR650S 2ch dashcam
Escort iX radar detector

Hijacking my own thread. Oh the irony...

Ooo look shiny object!

Edit: forgot about the RS6 grille that I got from overseas

[onfireX5]

Killer!. How much power gain with the tune ?

[swipes]

I can’t definitively say since I did not do a before/after dyno, but GIAC claims to boost power from 414HP/406Ft-Lbs to 500HP/540Ft-Lbs on their in-house dyno. Again, I have no actual evidence to prove this, but after driving it for well over a year I have no reason to doubt those claims. The engine really came alive after the tune.

For those who didn’t major in math:
“Dramatic power gain, adding 77 horsepower and 123 ft. /lbs. of torque at the wheels over the OEM software calibration on 91 octane fuel.”

Link to GIAC product info:
http://www.giacusa.com/supported_pro...ne=4.0%20Turbo

[onfireX5]

Originally Posted by swipes

I can’t definitively say since I did not to before/after dyno, but GIAC claims to boost power from 414HP/406Ft-Lbs to 500HP/540Ft-Lbs on their in-house dyno. Again, I have no actual evidence to prove this, but after driving it for well over a year I have no reason to doubt those claims. The engine really came alive after the tune.

For those who didn’t major in math:
“Dramatic power gain, adding 77 horsepower and 123 ft. /lbs. of torque at the wheels over the OEM software calibration on 91 octane fuel.”

Link to GIAC product info:
http://www.giacusa.com/supported_pro...ne=4.0%20Turbo

Nice increase !

[drewzMMM]

Originally Posted by BwoodBMW

I dig the S6. Beautiful cars. This feels like a mid cycle update for the M5. On the F80 M3 they actually made significant updates for the second year of production so wouldn't be unheard of for them to add this to the car next year.

Also going to be a bit patient here hoping the next model year gets some of the updates being talked about.

[psuibmw]

Yes you better take cover you said your what ... I can't even write these 4 letters

[swipes]

Originally Posted by psuibmw

Yes you better take cover you said your what ... I can't even write these 4 letters

Haha yeah I get it. Looking at the first 3 letters in you username, are you a Penn State alum? Class of 2008 here...

[psuibmw]

Originally Posted by swipes

Haha yeah I get it. Looking at the first 3 letters in you username, are you a Penn State alum? Class of 2008 here...

Yup Go nittany lion... class of 15 years before you