My New M5 in the UK

JOHNBMWM5 · 09-01-2013, 08:42 AM

Hi All the wait is finally over, I have collected the Beast ( see pictures).
Funny thing the first 20 Miles were with a very loud exhaust , the flaps had been wired but hell that was loud and droned , anyway after my Hardish brake in 25 miles later , it quietened down to a great sound, what we think was wrong; was water in the exhausts as the car had 12 miles all told just being shunted around not warming up and been laid up for 4 weeks.
All good now.
Firstly the steering even in comfort mode is improved, the centring and holding it's line over some crap roads was very good.
Power : well just mental, I took it too 5.5K RPM up and down the rev range in 3rd/4th and was well pleased.
Now after 65 miles I will be driving normally.
We are going to Hampshire for 4 days on tuesday, that should get some good miles into the car.
I hope the pictures turn out ok. John

Stash21 · 09-01-2013, 08:50 AM

Very nice.

AM47 · 09-01-2013, 08:55 AM

Congratulations, the pictures look great !!!

Don

NISFAN · 09-01-2013, 09:07 AM

A be-e-e-a-ut!!!!!

Well done John, looks gorgeous.

dhirm5 · 09-01-2013, 09:07 AM

Gorgeous - congrats! What interior trim is that - piano black?

JOHNBMWM5 · 09-01-2013, 09:09 AM

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Originally Posted by dhirm5

Gorgeous - congrats! What interior trim is that - piano black?

Dark Oak, I liked it.

JOHNBMWM5 · 09-01-2013, 09:09 AM

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Originally Posted by NISFAN

A be-e-e-a-ut!!!!!

Well done John, looks gorgeous.

Thanks Gordon, I just love it.

EdM5 · 09-01-2013, 09:11 AM

Congrats!
I love that classic interior.

stealth.pilot · 09-01-2013, 09:16 AM

Congratulations John! You can't beat MCB.

Stiggly · 09-01-2013, 09:29 AM

John...your car is stunning..you must be mega pleased. More pics and commentary please.

Rohardi · 09-01-2013, 09:43 AM

Congrats on the new BEAST!

bimmer-boy · 09-01-2013, 09:58 AM

Congrats John, enjoy your new beast

w5pwr · 09-01-2013, 10:02 AM

Congratulations John, I have been looking out for your post today.......

We will have to get a meet sorted out?

Dumbo · 09-01-2013, 10:06 AM

Congrats John. Looks fantastic

JOHNBMWM5 · 09-01-2013, 10:31 AM

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Originally Posted by stealth.pilot

Congratulations John! You can't beat MCB.

Thanks Stealth, exhaust sounds good too.

Neil McRae · 09-01-2013, 10:32 AM

Looks great John!

JOHNBMWM5 · 09-01-2013, 10:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Neil McRae

Looks great John!

Thanks Neil, drives great too.

JOHNBMWM5 · 09-01-2013, 10:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Stiggly

John...your car is stunning..you must be mega pleased. More pics and commentary please.

Not wanting to "choke people but one more would be OK.

JOHNBMWM5 · 09-01-2013, 10:50 AM

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Originally Posted by w5pwr

Congratulations John, I have been looking out for your post today.......

We will have to get a meet sorted out?

One of these days Mate.

JOHNBMWM5 · 09-01-2013, 10:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Dumbo

Congrats John. Looks fantastic

Thanks Mate.

dhirm5 · 09-01-2013, 11:22 AM

Keep 'em coming - no choking here. Love the Cyba tips btw - looks great.

Simon H · 09-01-2013, 11:56 AM

Well done John, looks fantastic. I would give it a bit more running in than just 65 miles though, but i know folks believe that if its warmed properly, its good to go. All the best mate, regards, SIMON.

09-01-2013, 08:42 AM	#1
JOHNBMWM5 Live for today tomorrow never comes 1989 Rep 9,498 Posts Drives: 2022 LCI Marina Bay Blue/ Smok Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	My New M5 in the UK Hi All the wait is finally over, I have collected the Beast ( see pictures). Funny thing the first 20 Miles were with a very loud exhaust , the flaps had been wired but hell that was loud and droned , anyway after my Hardish brake in 25 miles later , it quietened down to a great sound, what we think was wrong; was water in the exhausts as the car had 12 miles all told just being shunted around not warming up and been laid up for 4 weeks. All good now. Firstly the steering even in comfort mode is improved, the centring and holding it's line over some crap roads was very good. Power : well just mental, I took it too 5.5K RPM up and down the rev range in 3rd/4th and was well pleased. Now after 65 miles I will be driving normally. We are going to Hampshire for 4 days on tuesday, that should get some good miles into the car. I hope the pictures turn out ok. John Attached Images __________________ Live for now, life is too short. 2021 LCI M5 Marina Bay Blue/ Smoked White Leather
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Stash21 First Lieutenant 37 Rep 351 Posts Drives: 2019 M5C Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: North Wales. iTrader: (0)	Very nice.
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AM47 Driver 10 Rep 155 Posts Drives: M5,X5M Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Canada iTrader: (0)	Congratulations, the pictures look great !!! Don
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NISFAN Major General 3487 Rep 9,709 Posts Drives: BMW M2 Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Bedford UK iTrader: (0)	A be-e-e-a-ut!!!!! Well done John, looks gorgeous.
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dhirm5 Major 177 Rep 1,155 Posts Drives: 2014 M5 ZCP, 2014 X5 35d Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Bethesda, MD iTrader: (1)	Gorgeous - congrats! What interior trim is that - piano black?
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EdM5 Colonel 4065 Rep 2,064 Posts Drives: G26 i4 M50 & E70 X5 Xdrive35d Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Amsterdam iTrader: (0)	Congrats! I love that classic interior. __________________ 2004 e87 118d (ret.), 2007 e92 330d (ret.), 2007 e87 130i M-sport (ret.), 2009 e92 M3 (ret.), 2010 f10 535d M-sport (ret.), 2015 f10 M5 CP (ret.), 2017 f82 M4 CP (ret.) 2022 g26 i4 M50 & 2009 e70 X5 35d
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Stiggly Second Lieutenant 23 Rep 293 Posts Drives: M5 2014 LCI Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Midlands iTrader: (0)	John...your car is stunning..you must be mega pleased. More pics and commentary please. Last edited by Stiggly; 09-01-2013 at 10:32 AM..
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Rohardi Lieutenant 19 Rep 505 Posts Drives: 2014 Q50S Hybrid Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Rhode Island iTrader: (0)	Congrats on the new BEAST!
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bimmer-boy Lieutenant 43 Rep 428 Posts Drives: Bmw 330 e46 Vert, Bmw ind F10 Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: BG iTrader: (0)	Congrats John, enjoy your new beast __________________ "If your not careful the media will have you loving the people doing the oppressing, and hating the people being oppressed" Malcolm X
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w5pwr Private First Class 10 Rep 131 Posts Drives: 2013 F10 M5 Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	Congratulations John, I have been looking out for your post today....... We will have to get a meet sorted out?
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Dumbo Private 82 Rep 86 Posts Drives: 19 M5C, 19 720S, 19 Panigale Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: London, UK iTrader: (0)	Congrats John. Looks fantastic
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dhirm5 Major 177 Rep 1,155 Posts Drives: 2014 M5 ZCP, 2014 X5 35d Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Bethesda, MD iTrader: (1)	Keep 'em coming - no choking here. Love the Cyba tips btw - looks great.
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09-01-2013, 11:56 AM	#22
Simon H Major 876 Rep 1,319 Posts Drives: M5 Competition Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	Well done John, looks fantastic. I would give it a bit more running in than just 65 miles though, but i know folks believe that if its warmed properly, its good to go. All the best mate, regards, SIMON.
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