M5 CS break in power reduced

TMR3 · 12-06-2021, 04:49 PM

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I have spent more time with the car. It is very fast, I regret calling it slow

I have been searching and can't seem to find if anyone knows for sure if the power is reduced on the M5 during the 1200 miles?

Mine CS arrived today. Its beautiful but it feels a little slower than I expected.

Does anyone know for sure if power is reduced?
Is it that whole time or is it for the first few hundred miles?

I have a handful of sports cars so I wasn't going to drive it a ton.

Thank you in advance

greentrbo95gst · 12-06-2021, 08:31 PM

The power is not reduced. They do give you break in instructions, but there are people who believe in hard break ins and others that believe in following the manufacturer's break in procedures.

MysticBlue · 12-06-2021, 09:15 PM

No, there is no power reduction. And when you get your 1200 mile service at the dealer, there is nothing they do to your software to enable more power, more torque, or a higher redline. There is only recommendations. It is your responsibility as the driver to follow those recommendations (if you choose to). This is my 4th M over the last 16 years and the misinformation on this subject has always amazed me. A lot of the misinformation is perpetrated by sales guys, who generally know a lot less about these cars than they should.

ashmostro · 12-06-2021, 09:39 PM

The worst thing is, at two of my local dealerships, it’s the Service Advisors that perpetuate this myth! “Oh break in service on your M5? Oh wow, you’re gonna have so much fun with all that unlocked power and removed governors!”

Terrible.

TROYJEUP · 12-06-2021, 10:50 PM

You are locked out of sport plus. So I bet you are down more than 150hp. So you are correct.

What I want to know is why everyone is getting their car and mine has been sitting at Baltimore port since October 2nd 🤣

ashmostro · 12-06-2021, 11:00 PM

Nonsense. Even if that were true, that's not even what the engine modes do.

TrevorM3 · 12-06-2021, 11:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jeuprx-8

You are locked out of sport plus. So I bet you are down more than 150hp. So you are correct.

What I want to know is why everyone is getting their car and mine has been sitting at Baltimore port since October 2nd 🤣

please stop talking

MysticBlue · 12-06-2021, 11:30 PM

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Originally Posted by jeuprx-8

You are locked out of sport plus. So I bet you are down more than 150hp. So you are correct.

What I want to know is why everyone is getting their car and mine has been sitting at Baltimore port since October 2nd 🤣

And this is why BS perpetuates. Sport plus doesn't add any HP, before break in service or after. The different engine modes don't do anything but change the sensitivity of the throttle position and a few other minor things. If you drive it off the showroom floor and give it full throttle, you will get 100% HP, 100% torque, all the way to redline regardless of what your engine setting is, what your transmission setting is, whether you are below 1200 miles, above 1200 miles, if you have had the break in service or haven't had the break in service.

phoenixbmwlife · 12-06-2021, 11:44 PM

Wow so much misinformation here. 150hp increase by pressing sport+ button? Come on you can't really believe that. You must have been being facetious.

Breaking your car in doesn't increase power. For those that follow the breaking in guidelines, when you finally do the 1200 mile service, you finally push the car without restrictions. THAT is why it SEEMS like it's more powerful. It's not though.

Day Laborer · 12-06-2021, 11:57 PM

I blame Jeremy Clarkson for the E60 M5 review that said an additional 100hp when pressing sport plus 🤦🏻

JOHNBMWM5 · 12-07-2021, 06:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jeuprx-8

You are locked out of sport plus. So I bet you are down more than 150hp. So you are correct.

What I want to know is why everyone is getting their car and mine has been sitting at Baltimore port since October 2nd ��

No your not.full power from the off.

secretariat · 12-07-2021, 07:09 AM

Maybe that is why your car is still at the port. They know it's wasted on you.

TMR3 · 12-07-2021, 08:29 AM

Thanks fo the info.
I think my expectation might be a little off because I haven't had a performance sedan in a while.

I need to get some more time behind the wheel. It's stunning to look at.

phoenixbmwlife · 12-07-2021, 08:40 AM

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Originally Posted by TMR3

It's stunning to look at.

That it is

DDD31 · 12-07-2021, 08:55 AM

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Originally Posted by ashmostro

The worst thing is, at two of my local dealerships, it’s the Service Advisors that perpetuate this myth! “Oh break in service on your M5? Oh wow, you’re gonna have so much fun with all that unlocked power and removed governors!”

Terrible.

Ugh so true, just had my 1200 mi break-in service and that was the first words out of my SA's mouth when I brought it in.

.

Ex_Stig · 12-07-2021, 10:02 AM

Absolutely false on all counts. There is no power reduction prior to the run in service. The power difference is probably felt because you aren't going over 5,500rpm.

Sport Plus is absolutely available from day one, so jeuprx-8 has no clue what he is talking about.

I took my M5CS to redline before the run in service (not intentionally) and I can assure you that the car makes full power right from the factory.

pcai · 12-07-2021, 01:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jeuprx-8

You are locked out of sport plus. So I bet you are down more than 150hp. So you are correct.

What I want to know is why everyone is getting their car and mine has been sitting at Baltimore port since October 2nd 🤣

?????

fm379 · 12-07-2021, 05:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by secretariat

Maybe that is why your car is still at the port. They know it's wasted on you.

This made me laugh!

TrevorM3 · 12-07-2021, 06:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by secretariat

Maybe that is why your car is still at the port. They know it's wasted on you.

lmaooo

scottie46 · 12-08-2021, 12:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by secretariat

Maybe that is why your car is still at the port. They know it's wasted on you.

lmaoooo!

x622 · 12-08-2021, 01:48 PM

I beat the shit out of my x5m with under 100 odo on the clock and it feels stronger than all of the other X5m and X6m's I've driven. Unlocking horsepower is a lie.

Seal your rings well sir.

BarryB · 12-08-2021, 02:34 PM

I see you have some nice cars but I do not think this thing is slow even when during break in. One can tell this thing will move even under 4500 rpm IMO…….Feels like it's going to push close to/same as the feeling of my tuned Turbo S which is definitely not slow……

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MysticBlue Lieutenant Colonel 369 Rep 1,887 Posts Drives: '20 M5C, '09 M3 DCT Coupe Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Eastern Oregon... They call 'em rigs here iTrader: (0)	No, there is no power reduction. And when you get your 1200 mile service at the dealer, there is nothing they do to your software to enable more power, more torque, or a higher redline. There is only recommendations. It is your responsibility as the driver to follow those recommendations (if you choose to). This is my 4th M over the last 16 years and the misinformation on this subject has always amazed me. A lot of the misinformation is perpetrated by sales guys, who generally know a lot less about these cars than they should. __________________ M5C 20% tint, Xpel full front, partial sides and rear. Spacers, 15mm front, 12mm rear. Turner Motorsport Oil Cooler Guard. M3: Active Autowerke filter, Dinan underdrive pulley, Dinan full exhaust and software, 3.45 Differential, Springs, Brakes, Dinan/HRE wheels, 275/30-19 w/10mm spacer, 295/30-19 w/3mm spacer, painted front reflectors, 30% tint, Escort 8500i & Lidar Jammer, LUX H8 V5 halos, Euro rear foglights, 3M ClearBra.
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TROYJEUP Private 92 Rep 86 Posts Drives: All of them Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Indiana & Texas iTrader: (0)	You are locked out of sport plus. So I bet you are down more than 150hp. So you are correct. What I want to know is why everyone is getting their car and mine has been sitting at Baltimore port since October 2nd 🤣
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ashmostro Brigadier General 1254 Rep 4,088 Posts Drives: 2020 M4cs \| 2022 M550i Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Falls Church, VA iTrader: (27)	Nonsense. Even if that were true, that's not even what the engine modes do.
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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]	I see you have some nice cars but I do not think this thing is slow even when during break in. One can tell this thing will move even under 4500 rpm IMO…….Feels like it's going to push close to/same as the feeling of my tuned Turbo S which is definitely not slow…… __________________ 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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