M5 LCI review

Quickburn7 · 06-05-2020, 11:57 AM

Not sure if this was posted yet but a lot of information on the LCI:

- M8 gran Coupe electrical systems and damping
- larger touch screen
- Different steering programming
- softer comfort mode is competition trim to have it more comfortable.

https://www.motor1.com/reviews/42721...pdate-an-icon/

DocWeatherington · 06-05-2020, 01:44 PM

It has been... but still a good find

BwoodBMW · 06-05-2020, 01:46 PM

this came up yesterday buried in another thread... super interesting.

Would love feedback from anybody who has been in an M8GC on suspension feel vs the M5C... I for one would welcome a comfier comfort mode. Looks like we'll get all the details within 2 weeks.

m3m4tho · 06-05-2020, 06:19 PM

I wonder if the software for suspension/steering can be retrofitted

Neptune7 · 06-05-2020, 08:06 PM

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Originally Posted by BwoodBMW

this came up yesterday buried in another thread... super interesting.

Would love feedback from anybody who has been in an M8GC on suspension feel vs the M5C... I for one would welcome a comfier comfort mode. Looks like we'll get all the details within 2 weeks.

limeypride knows first-hand

limeypride · 06-05-2020, 09:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Neptune7

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Originally Posted by BwoodBMW

this came up yesterday buried in another thread... super interesting.

Would love feedback from anybody who has been in an M8GC on suspension feel vs the M5C... I for one would welcome a comfier comfort mode. Looks like we'll get all the details within 2 weeks.

limeypride knows first-hand

I didn't drive it long enough on the stock setup to know. With H&R springs, my M8 is no better or worse than my '20 M5.

Greer · 06-05-2020, 10:07 PM

When I drive my M5 Competition in comfort mode the ride feels great, not to stiff. I am a realtor and I have many clients in my car and I have never received a single complaint about the ride comfort.

Neptune7 · 06-06-2020, 12:52 PM

The announcement is not far off...

wesleyan92 · 06-06-2020, 01:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Neptune7

The announcement is not far off...

I believe it is on June 17th.

bastula · 06-06-2020, 06:15 PM

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Originally Posted by wesleyan92

Quote:

Originally Posted by Neptune7

The announcement is not far off...

I believe it is on June 17th.

Yes according to the end of the article that should be the reveal date.

DocWeatherington · 06-06-2020, 07:01 PM

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Originally Posted by m3m4tho

I wonder if the software for suspension/steering can be retrofitted

My bet its all a line of coding (steering/suspension) unless they changed parts. I doubt the brake modifications that is if the M5 gets the M8 braking systems can be coded as that has some hardware.

secretariat · 06-08-2020, 08:09 AM

The steering feels a bit more natural and less rubbery (pretty much the only thing I didn't like about the pre-facelift M5).

Really? Well we will see if BMW is listening.

MikeStammer · 06-08-2020, 08:51 AM

so it looks like the '21 pricing and ordering guide is up. i do not see the M5 as having the laser lights specifically, yet on other models the code is different.

Does this mean they are not available? Different code? extra cost?

any thoughts?

Archimedes65 · 06-08-2020, 10:27 AM

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Originally Posted by m3m4tho

I wonder if the software for suspension/steering can be retrofitted

I was thinking the same thing about the steering. It's the one thing that I'd like to change on my F90 M5. The steering is just god awful. Clarkson intimated that it has to do with something BMW did to dial out understeer in the car, but it's really wacky.

Greer · 06-08-2020, 04:32 PM

What is the big deal about the laser lights?

MikeStammer · 06-08-2020, 05:43 PM

i dont know if its a "big deal" vs just being a newer tech.

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Quickburn7 Captain 956 Rep 765 Posts Drives: 2018 Bmw M5 Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Los Angeles iTrader: (0)	M5 LCI review Not sure if this was posted yet but a lot of information on the LCI: - M8 gran Coupe electrical systems and damping - larger touch screen - Different steering programming - softer comfort mode is competition trim to have it more comfortable. https://www.motor1.com/reviews/42721...pdate-an-icon/
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BwoodBMW Colonel 1861 Rep 2,536 Posts Drives: EFFEIGHTY Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: LA LA land iTrader: (0)	this came up yesterday buried in another thread... super interesting. Would love feedback from anybody who has been in an M8GC on suspension feel vs the M5C... I for one would welcome a comfier comfort mode. Looks like we'll get all the details within 2 weeks.
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m3m4tho New Member 33 Rep 29 Posts Drives: F90 M5, G30 540i Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: SoCal iTrader: (0)	I wonder if the software for suspension/steering can be retrofitted
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Greer Colonel 1893 Rep 2,511 Posts Drives: 2022 M5 Competition Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Los Angeles iTrader: (0)	When I drive my M5 Competition in comfort mode the ride feels great, not to stiff. I am a realtor and I have many clients in my car and I have never received a single complaint about the ride comfort. __________________ 2022 F90 M5 Competition & 2019 M2 Competition 2019 F90 M5 Competition 2017 F80 M3 Competition 2014 F10 M5 Competition 2003 E39 M5
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secretariat Major 954 Rep 1,457 Posts Drives: 2016 X5M Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: New York iTrader: (0)	The steering feels a bit more natural and less rubbery (pretty much the only thing I didn't like about the pre-facelift M5). Really? Well we will see if BMW is listening.
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MikeStammer First Lieutenant 154 Rep 358 Posts Drives: 2021 M5C DG Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Indianapolis iTrader: (0) Garage List 2021 M5 Comp [0.00]	so it looks like the '21 pricing and ordering guide is up. i do not see the M5 as having the laser lights specifically, yet on other models the code is different. Does this mean they are not available? Different code? extra cost? any thoughts?
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Greer Colonel 1893 Rep 2,511 Posts Drives: 2022 M5 Competition Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Los Angeles iTrader: (0)	What is the big deal about the laser lights? __________________ 2022 F90 M5 Competition & 2019 M2 Competition 2019 F90 M5 Competition 2017 F80 M3 Competition 2014 F10 M5 Competition 2003 E39 M5
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MikeStammer First Lieutenant 154 Rep 358 Posts Drives: 2021 M5C DG Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Indianapolis iTrader: (0) Garage List 2021 M5 Comp [0.00]	i dont know if its a "big deal" vs just being a newer tech.
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