M5 Competition Pack

Palmnuts · 01-26-2014, 08:08 PM

What a fantastic colour combo you have there. I spec'd Individual Opal White to go with my San Marino blue M6 and whilst it looks great, it's a total nightmare to maintain. So, if I had my time again, I'd go for the same 'superman-spec' as you.

As for the speed limit removal, I'm in exactly the same boat doing a few Euro trips a year. I took my M6 to Germany in October and can confirm the speed limiter (at an indicated 169mph, so probably a real 160ish) was a real annoyance - the car really is in its stride at that speed and it's all over so quickly. It's interesting that you've been told no by a German dealer as that was going to be my next approach after there being absolutely no other official or aftermarket option - I wonder what's so hard that people can't crack this time?

Tuners have managed to manipulate the ECU for more power so why is something so seemingly simple as the limiter so out of reach? Even Manhart are saying that to remove the limiter, you must first have the factory Drivers Package fitted, so no good for us in the UK. We need a contact at BMW HQ in Germany to contact about this.

soooma · 01-26-2014, 09:09 PM

I love red more than any other color in general and had more red cars than any other color.
I got Sakhir Orange outside because of how much I love Red or Similar colors (Bold) and can't go Sakhir Orange on Sakhir Orange -; )
And of course more Red when you get it exterior!
But my second choice will be MCB and SO like yours as already my second preferred exterior color is MCB though I believe SO is best interior hands down and Maserati like looks and even better!!
Wanna laugh -

?

I showed your car to my wife -

And first question was HOW MUCH MORE YOU HAVE TO PAY TO GET THAT RED INTERIOR!!

And she didn't believe it is for no extra money!!
It is amazing...
Black on Sakhir Orange will be even nicer as a combination match but then exterior is not that unique and won't stand out!
And I know you know that! -

Glad you didn't listen to your SA... He was a chicken -

I am jealous not of color but of 16% discount!! OMG!!

Leveraged Sellout · 01-26-2014, 10:20 PM

Beautiful car, congrats! That's my favorite color combo on these cars, I don't care what anyone says. Best exterior color, best interior color - can't go wrong. Can't wait to hear your impressions after the break-in service.

Greer · 01-27-2014, 12:36 AM

Very nice car indeed!

shahano · 01-27-2014, 02:15 AM

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Originally Posted by hcclemes

I have tried BMW UK and Germany. Both have said not possible. I even went into a German dealer who also said it is impossible. I think the limiter is a fairly relaxed 155 - 160 MPH

My car hits the limited at 270 Kph, which i believe is 168 mph. I talked to the dealer, and they said they could remove the limiter for me, provided i show them a race license (which I have)

Congrats on the car BTW, beautiful combo, but why the tow hook?

Jay-K · 01-27-2014, 05:55 AM

that chrome window trims works for me.

bobafettt · 01-27-2014, 09:27 AM

Congrats!

hcclemes · 01-28-2014, 03:24 AM

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Originally Posted by shahano

Quote:

Originally Posted by hcclemes

I have tried BMW UK and Germany. Both have said not possible. I even went into a German dealer who also said it is impossible. I think the limiter is a fairly relaxed 155 - 160 MPH

My car hits the limited at 270 Kph, which i believe is 168 mph. I talked to the dealer, and they said they could remove the limiter for me, provided i show them a race license (which I have)

Congrats on the car BTW, beautiful combo, but why the tow hook?

I have a small trailer that I need to take garden waste to my local council tip.

JOHNBMWM5 · 05-03-2014, 02:35 PM

Great looking car.
I am now warming too The interior colour, I need to see it in the flesh before I would Order it though.

01-26-2014, 08:08 PM	#23
Palmnuts Lieutenant Colonel 170 Rep 1,957 Posts Drives: Huracan Evo & M8 GC Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Leicestershire, UK iTrader: (0)	What a fantastic colour combo you have there. I spec'd Individual Opal White to go with my San Marino blue M6 and whilst it looks great, it's a total nightmare to maintain. So, if I had my time again, I'd go for the same 'superman-spec' as you. As for the speed limit removal, I'm in exactly the same boat doing a few Euro trips a year. I took my M6 to Germany in October and can confirm the speed limiter (at an indicated 169mph, so probably a real 160ish) was a real annoyance - the car really is in its stride at that speed and it's all over so quickly. It's interesting that you've been told no by a German dealer as that was going to be my next approach after there being absolutely no other official or aftermarket option - I wonder what's so hard that people can't crack this time? Tuners have managed to manipulate the ECU for more power so why is something so seemingly simple as the limiter so out of reach? Even Manhart are saying that to remove the limiter, you must first have the factory Drivers Package fitted, so no good for us in the UK. We need a contact at BMW HQ in Germany to contact about this.
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01-26-2014, 09:09 PM	#24
soooma ///MD 1377 Rep 3,998 Posts Drives: M5 F90 Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: NC iTrader: (1)	I love red more than any other color in general and had more red cars than any other color. I got Sakhir Orange outside because of how much I love Red or Similar colors (Bold) and can't go Sakhir Orange on Sakhir Orange -; ) And of course more Red when you get it exterior! But my second choice will be MCB and SO like yours as already my second preferred exterior color is MCB though I believe SO is best interior hands down and Maserati like looks and even better!! Wanna laugh -? I showed your car to my wife - And first question was HOW MUCH MORE YOU HAVE TO PAY TO GET THAT RED INTERIOR!! And she didn't believe it is for no extra money!! It is amazing... Black on Sakhir Orange will be even nicer as a combination match but then exterior is not that unique and won't stand out! And I know you know that! - Glad you didn't listen to your SA... He was a chicken - I am jealous not of color but of 16% discount!! OMG!! __________________ Life is too short even if you live to be a 100!! As what really counts is the few moments we are really happy and excited! -Kids, Family, Success, Career, Helping others stand on their feet (Paying back and sometimes forward), Travel, Seeking the truth, Reading, Hobbies eg ///Madness -
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01-26-2014, 10:20 PM	#25
Leveraged Sellout Private 5 Rep 72 Posts Drives: 1988 535i Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Milwaukee iTrader: (0)	Beautiful car, congrats! That's my favorite color combo on these cars, I don't care what anyone says. Best exterior color, best interior color - can't go wrong. Can't wait to hear your impressions after the break-in service.
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01-27-2014, 12:36 AM	#26
Greer Colonel 1889 Rep 2,509 Posts Drives: 2022 M5 Competition Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Los Angeles iTrader: (0)	Very nice car indeed!
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01-27-2014, 05:55 AM	#28
Jay-K Brigadier General 384 Rep 3,450 Posts Drives: Slow Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: LA iTrader: (0)	that chrome window trims works for me. __________________ "Well, there's a straight-six engine at the front, a manual gearbox in the middle and drive goes to the back. That's Page 1, Chapter 1 from the petrosexual handbook" - JC
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01-27-2014, 09:27 AM	#29
bobafettt Second Lieutenant 8 Rep 222 Posts Drives: 2014 M5 CP Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Michigan iTrader: (0)	Congrats!
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05-03-2014, 02:35 PM	#31
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)	Great looking car. I am now warming too The interior colour, I need to see it in the flesh before I would Order it though. __________________ Live for now, life is too short. 2021 LCI M5 Marina Bay Blue/ Smoked White Leather Last edited by JOHNBMWM5; 05-03-2014 at 03:11 PM..
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