08-26-2012, 09:01 PM | #1 |
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during break-in period...less HP?
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My BMW dealership is telling me that my M5 is preprogrammed to have 75% of its full HP and the dealer will unleash 100% of the power only after the 2000k break-in period/checkup. Can someone that knows for sure confirm if this is true please? Thanks! |
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If we hit 1200 miles during the ED trip, will the VPC do the optimization service for us?
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08-27-2012, 01:36 PM | #8 |
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Just kinda disappointed to learn at the last minute that on ED the car will be making about the same (or less) hp/lb than my e39 M5 did...12 years ago..
Hopefully the torque 'curve' (max tq from 1500 rpms) will make up for the loss of the horsepower. Parker |
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08-27-2012, 01:49 PM | #9 |
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Are we absolutely certain of this??? I have my doubts as to the validity of this claim.
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08-27-2012, 02:08 PM | #10 |
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I don't think so (but I could be wrong). The VPC is not a full service garage. It takes car of certain things consistent with the delivery process. But you could have your dealer do the 1,200 mile service before you take delivery.
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Is this also confirmed for europe? I allmost can't believe it. I'm currently still in the break in period and the car already feels so much faster then my old RS5!
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i saw the service records for an m5 from canada that had 5500 km's( i was going to buy it), and it said in the tech's notes;
at 2000 km "performed differential oil change and de-activated break-in mode" |
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08-27-2012, 04:04 PM | #14 |
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Yes this is true. This is why I have already scheduled my Break-In Service at a BMW Dealership in Germany. I plan on covering about 2,000 miles total during my ED trip. I will also be visiting the Nurburgring right after my Break-In Service has been completed. You only live once.
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08-27-2012, 04:33 PM | #15 |
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Very nice ED trip. I did that on my last ED. This time for me, its just take delivery and get back on plane. Interesting to hear about the power restriction through the break-in.
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08-27-2012, 09:54 PM | #17 |
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I did not notice a difference after the break-in service. After observing the run-in guidelines (more or less) durning ED and having the car serviced in Canada, the sub-5k torque was subjectively very comparable. If limits are in place initially, I doubt they affect the 1500-4500 range.
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The VPC will do a break-in service if the car is close enough upon arrival at the port.
As for reduced horse power I think they only confirmed item is the activation osf launch control . So far none of my contacts in BMW (GY and NA) have confirmed a reduction in horse power. They just emphasis the usual caution of keeping revs and top speed within reason. - jan
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08-28-2012, 06:34 AM | #19 |
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For the Canadian version of the M5, all you M5 owners, you have taken the car in as a 'scheduled' post break-in service and I am assuming the owners are not picking up the tab for it.
I have to ask my dealer when I go pick up mine this Friday. |
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08-28-2012, 08:47 AM | #21 |
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I took delivery last night and drove around 60 miles. No way this car is restricted.
Did some runs up to 90mph..car is fast. Coming from an 12' E63 TT i would have known the diffrence between 400hp and 560hp. I was impressed that in normal comfort mode the car drove fast unlike E60 which was a dog in P400 mode.
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