LCI M5 Non CPackage vs M5 2013 any non cosmetic/tech difference? I believe I feel it!

soooma · 12-23-2013, 05:49 AM

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Originally Posted by robotrenegade

I wasn't building one. I picked one off the lot.

First photo is the 2013 M5. The others are the new 2014 competition package M5.

I am not sure you will be able to answer this one for me or anybody can help,
I know everybody knows that CP made some serious difference when it comes to track mannerisms of the care rather than daily driving,
But what no body talks about is,,,

Any difference other than cosmetics between 2013 M5 and LCI non Competition Package M5? Reason i am asking one person did mention some difference in suspension and steering feel,,,,

And I did feel some difference between mine LC M5 and the one I test drove as I felt mine more composed if may say that and a little more funt to drive,,, hope that is not because it is Sakhir Orange ;-)

Thank you

DrewM5 · 12-23-2013, 06:06 AM

As I understand it, they made some adjustments to the steering (and possible the suspension) that folks are finding lead to significant improvement.

soooma · 12-23-2013, 06:45 AM

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Originally Posted by DrewM5

As I understand it, they made some adjustments to the steering (and possible the suspension) that folks are finding lead to significant improvement.

that is what I believe DrewM5 but any way to confirm this?
Thank you for your reply anyway

Mikeisen · 12-23-2013, 01:14 PM

The answer, I believe, is in your ass. Not literally, but figuratively. I don't think anyone here could honestly tell you that they feel a .02 second difference in the 0-100 mph time or the slight difference in the suspension. For all relative issues, the cars are essentially the same. Hope that helps you feel better about your purchase. Love the Sakhir orange color by the way.

dhirm5 · 12-23-2013, 01:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Mikeisen

The answer, I believe, is in your ass.

LOL

It actually is, somewhat literally, in your ass. You can feel it when you put your ass in one vs the other.

soooma · 12-23-2013, 01:30 PM

You are hilarious guys
Is there any more objective opinions here ?
Hahahahaa
Besides the butt dyno type of thing?

Buy thank you anyway because that is why I was asking.

RPiM5 · 12-26-2013, 08:11 PM

I don't know if I could feel it. I think Janice could though.

stealth.pilot · 12-26-2013, 08:15 PM

The differences are extremely subtle. I am driving both concurrently.

PatrickC23 · 12-27-2013, 09:42 AM

Im getting my IND LCI grills on Monday, will let you know how much faster it pulls once I install them!

soooma · 12-27-2013, 11:09 AM

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Originally Posted by PatrickC23

Im getting my IND LCI grills on Monday, will let you know how much faster it pulls once I install them!

Hahahahah
Funny -

soooma · 12-27-2013, 11:10 AM

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Originally Posted by stealth.pilot

The differences are extremely subtle. I am driving both concurrently.

Elaborate a little please
Is it steerring?

stealth.pilot · 12-27-2013, 11:22 AM

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Originally Posted by soooma

Elaborate a little please
Is it steerring?

The biggest one is steering which feels a little lighter in comfort mode with a little bit more pronounced on-center feel. But it is very subtle. Took me several back to back drives to figure this out.

The second one is that the suspension feels a little firmer, but I don't know if that's by design or whether that's just because the car is new and the springs are not yet broken in.

soooma · 12-27-2013, 11:50 AM

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Originally Posted by stealth.pilot

The biggest one is steering which feels a little lighter in comfort mode with a little bit more pronounced on-center feel. But it is very subtle. Took me several back to back drives to figure this out.

The second one is that the suspension feels a little firmer, but I don't know if that's by design or whether that's just because the car is new and the springs are not yet broken in.

Thanks
Felt same way compared to my test drive M5 2013 vs my LCI M5
I didn't test drive competition package
May be I should have
But I am super happy with my LCI M5 and sometimes I felt it was too sporty for me.

Thanks

richard in NC · 12-27-2013, 12:01 PM

Any difference in feel during hard cornering?

soooma · 12-27-2013, 01:20 PM

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Originally Posted by richard in NC

Any difference in feel during hard cornering?

Will be hard to tell
It is rather a more general feeling of more tightness and preciseness overall.

My 2 cents

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