I'm Baaaaaak.....

DrKevM5 · 06-17-2013, 12:23 PM

After years of alternating M5 and M3 ownership, I'm finally back in Beast mode! I was waiting for the '14 LCI, but I got a hell of a deal on a fully optioned vehicle. I didn't want to go another summer waiting on one, and I have to instruct at a school at Mosport next weekend, so I pulled the trigger. I absolutely love the 6MT. I know the DCT is an unfair advantage on the track, but the 6MT makes it a MUCH more involving daily drive. I installed the IND/Rogue short shifter, and it makes this car perfect. True muscle car experience. I went to Toronto this weekend to try to get the break-in process accelerated, and was blown away at how the speed limit camera converts the KM/HR sign info into MPH in the HUD! I do have the dreaded B&O center speaker rattle though. Hoping there's a fix for that soon. Night vision...meh. So far, only mods are painted M performance rear spoiler (thanks M54ccibo!), IND front reflectors and rear M5 trunk badge. Waiting for IND side markers and RKP front lip. I didn't do the front grill yet, betting that the LCI grill will fit the '13s. Waiting to see how Boots' exhaust mod turns out before I venture into that arena. Seriously considering the Turner. Let the mods begin...

M54ccibo · 06-17-2013, 12:37 PM

Congrats man! You already have BMS - Beast Modding Syndrome.

Pazzo009 · 06-17-2013, 01:17 PM

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Originally Posted by DrKevM5

I do have the dreaded B&O center speaker rattle though.

Good luck with your beast. I love and hate the DCT. I kinda wish I had another car that was manual so I can get more intimate with driving. Anyway, I hhave been having the B&O rattle and I am awaiting a new center channel and two main door speakers under warranty. I would talk to your dealer. There is absolutely no excuse after paying $3700 that any type of vibration or rattle come out of it.

uhn2000 · 06-17-2013, 01:29 PM

Congrats, also love mine in MT!

bm5bullit · 06-17-2013, 02:28 PM

Very Nice. I am sure that the deal you got now is better than the deal a lot of us got in the beginning.

hinckley · 06-17-2013, 03:02 PM

Excellent!!!! One more member of the "I was waiting for the '14 LCI, but . . . " club of value shoppers. And the IND/Rogue ssk is a perfect, must have mod for us 6MTers. You're the only other member I know that's had it installed.

Congrats. Enjoy, but watch out for those RCMP types. They can be a nasty lot!!

RPiM5 · 06-17-2013, 03:14 PM

Congrats man. Sounds like a good deal. I would wait for Boots if I were you. The RPi GTM and the Turner Motorsport exhaust sound completely different, and in my (biased) opinion (Lol!) I think that the RPi GTM sounds much better because it is a full system, plus theres more power gains.

DrKevM5 · 06-17-2013, 03:57 PM

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Originally Posted by RPiM5

Congrats man. Sounds like a good deal. I would wait for Boots if I were you. The RPi GTM and the Turner Motorsport exhaust sound completely different, and in my (biased) opinion (Lol!) I think that the RPi GTM sounds much better because it is a full system, plus theres more power gains.

But D, by better do you mean louder or with more bass? I don't want to be obnoxious, just a bit meaner. Yours is INSANE, my brah!!! I've got Aventadors in my development that can't hold a candle to yours! Not that yours is obnoxious...

DrKevM5 · 06-17-2013, 04:02 PM

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Originally Posted by hinckley

And the IND/Rogue ssk is a perfect, must have mod for us 6MTers. You're the only other member I know that's had it installed.

I was influenced by your stellar recommendation. Thanks!

RPiM5 · 06-17-2013, 04:07 PM

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Originally Posted by DrKevM5

But D, by better do you mean louder or with more bass? I don't want to be obnoxious, just a bit meaner. Yours is INSANE, my brah!!! I've got Aventadors in my development that can't hold a candle to yours!

Definitely no bass to a GTM. LOL! It just sounds much meaner and more raw. Having the GTM by itself is definitely livable. Now having the full straightpipes with catless downpipes and the GTM is a bit ludacrous at times.

Call RPi and order yours right now before they run out! Lol!

http://f10.m5post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=854302

j1sd · 06-17-2013, 04:32 PM

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Originally Posted by uhn2000

Congrats, also love mine in MT!

Concur!

uhn2000 · 06-17-2013, 05:01 PM

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Originally Posted by DrKevM5

I was influenced by your stellar recommendation. Thanks!

I have one in my trunk, have not had a free minute to get it installed. Soon I promise! I will do a before and after video.. maybe this Friday!

DrKevM5 · 06-17-2013, 06:01 PM

Totally transforms the shifting experience. Especially 1-2.

boots · 06-17-2013, 07:24 PM

You wont have to wait for long bro and congrats on your car. Mine will arrive on wednsday and install test/video and post up on thursday. When I listen to peoples exhaust, I put on the headphones. I don't use my computer speakers. So whatever you decide to purchase, I hope my review helps you out if you or whoever decides to purchase a Rpi. It was Daves video that sold me on it.

Rob@StrasseWheels · 06-18-2013, 12:22 AM

Congrats, can't wait to see her all modded up!!

v12 · 06-19-2013, 10:44 PM

Congrats!

Let's get together so I can code it!

Tigumz · 06-20-2013, 02:46 AM

Welcome back to the M5 club. I remember you from the M5 Board.
Glad to hear about the significant inprovement the SS kit makes with the manual tranny. I drove the M6 GC manual at the Austin, Tx preview event and wanted to like it more than I did.....

DrKevM5 · 06-20-2013, 10:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Tigumz

Welcome back to the M5 club. I remember you from the M5 Board.
Glad to hear about the significant inprovement the SS kit makes with the manual tranny. I drove the M6 GC manual at the Austin, Tx preview event and wanted to like it more than I did.....

Yeah, at first with the manual, you forget how much additional "work" is involved in driving. But after a couple of days, you realize how fantastic it is to "row your own". I tend to use Sport Plus, as I like to rev match, and for me a perfectly timed downshift is fantastic. And a power shift in this car is Nirvana! I took a DCT out for an extended test drive, and after a while, it felt pretty sterile. And believe it or not, I actually like stop/start in heavy traffic. You can take your foot off the clutch and brake and relax.

kylek13 · 06-20-2013, 10:24 AM

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Originally Posted by DrKevM5

I was influenced by your stellar recommendation. Thanks!

I have one for sale in the classifieds if anyone needs one, definitely a must mod for 6mt.

Nate@IND · 06-20-2013, 10:30 AM

Welcome back and congrats on the Beast

DrKevM5 · 06-24-2013, 11:07 AM

Lightly breaking it in...

M54ccibo · 06-24-2013, 11:26 AM

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Lightly breaking it in...

Suhweet!

06-17-2013, 12:23 PM	#1
DrKevM5 Colonel 2272 Rep 2,523 Posts Drives: G05 X5, F87 M2 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Western NY iTrader: (7)	I'm Baaaaaak..... After years of alternating M5 and M3 ownership, I'm finally back in Beast mode! I was waiting for the '14 LCI, but I got a hell of a deal on a fully optioned vehicle. I didn't want to go another summer waiting on one, and I have to instruct at a school at Mosport next weekend, so I pulled the trigger. I absolutely love the 6MT. I know the DCT is an unfair advantage on the track, but the 6MT makes it a MUCH more involving daily drive. I installed the IND/Rogue short shifter, and it makes this car perfect. True muscle car experience. I went to Toronto this weekend to try to get the break-in process accelerated, and was blown away at how the speed limit camera converts the KM/HR sign info into MPH in the HUD! I do have the dreaded B&O center speaker rattle though. Hoping there's a fix for that soon. Night vision...meh. So far, only mods are painted M performance rear spoiler (thanks M54ccibo!), IND front reflectors and rear M5 trunk badge. Waiting for IND side markers and RKP front lip. I didn't do the front grill yet, betting that the LCI grill will fit the '13s. Waiting to see how Boots' exhaust mod turns out before I venture into that arena. Seriously considering the Turner. Let the mods begin... Attached Images __________________ ?16 M2 Long Beach Blue/Black, 6MT '22 X5 4.0 M Sport Black Sapphire/Tartufo ?22 Tesla Model Y Performance Midnight Silver/White Last edited by DrKevM5; 06-17-2013 at 03:59 PM..
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hinckley Brigadier General 3493 Rep 3,213 Posts Drives: '24 M4C Conv Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: South Florida iTrader: (1)	Excellent!!!! One more member of the "I was waiting for the '14 LCI, but . . . " club of value shoppers. And the IND/Rogue ssk is a perfect, must have mod for us 6MTers. You're the only other member I know that's had it installed. Congrats. Enjoy, but watch out for those RCMP types. They can be a nasty lot!! __________________ CURRENT: '24 M4C Conv RETIRED : '23 M8C Conv \| '20 X4 M40i \| '18 M4 6MT \| '13 M5 6MT \| '08 550i 6MT \| '04 545i 6MT \| '98 540i 6MT \| '94 530i 5MT \| '84 528e 5MT Other retirees from Chevrolet, Buick, Subaru, Honda, Acura, Merkur(!), Volvo, Saab, Audi and Porsche
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RPiM5 Major General 2873 Rep 7,885 Posts Drives: Black M5 Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Earth 616 iTrader: (0)	Congrats man. Sounds like a good deal. I would wait for Boots if I were you. The RPi GTM and the Turner Motorsport exhaust sound completely different, and in my (biased) opinion (Lol!) I think that the RPi GTM sounds much better because it is a full system, plus theres more power gains. __________________
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DrKevM5 Colonel 2272 Rep 2,523 Posts Drives: G05 X5, F87 M2 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Western NY iTrader: (7)	Totally transforms the shifting experience. Especially 1-2. __________________ ?16 M2 Long Beach Blue/Black, 6MT '22 X5 4.0 M Sport Black Sapphire/Tartufo ?22 Tesla Model Y Performance Midnight Silver/White
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boots Curve Thrasher 623 Rep 3,773 Posts Drives: 2013 Bmw m5..White/Blk. Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Cypress Tx iTrader: (0)	You wont have to wait for long bro and congrats on your car. Mine will arrive on wednsday and install test/video and post up on thursday. When I listen to peoples exhaust, I put on the headphones. I don't use my computer speakers. So whatever you decide to purchase, I hope my review helps you out if you or whoever decides to purchase a Rpi. It was Daves video that sold me on it. __________________ 2013 Bmw M5-Alpine White/Black-Oem gloss blk powder coated wheels-Expel clear bra-35% tint-Rpi Gtm Exhaust-Rpi Downpipes-Rpi Scoops-Halim Cazimi Performance Tune-KwV3 coilovers Country run
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