M5 Mods You Wish Existed

[v12]

Correct.

Been looking for a pic showing the underlying design for the pre-LIC F10 wheel.

Edit: here is what yours look like.
Sending all of this stuff to my buddy to inquire.

[avlnch]

@RPI the man V12 is on board. cup holders to paddles

@v12 you sure the M6 paddles won't fit the pre-LCI F10 M5? The black base looks kind of similar to the pre-LCI M5 doesn't it?

[Tom C]

Originally Posted by RPiM5

+1 on the paddle shifters. Except I want Paddle Shifters that have lighted + and - symbols on the paddles like the E60 M5.

Speed Limiter removed.

Window Tint that was user selectable. Dark when you want it to be and light when you don't.

Sway Bars like RDSport Sway Bars for the E60 M5 that include 3 different settings.

5.0L Stroker engine

Bigger Turbos

A Carbon Fiber Roof that keeps the sunroof

An Actively Aerodynamic Front Splitter that extends depending on speed like the new 991 911 Turbo S Front Splitter.

Lighter yet a sporty and comfortable front seats.

A 6.0L V12 developed by ///M.



That's about it for now.

Well there already is a 6.1L V12 developed by M...you just need to find the donor car....

[v12]

@avlnch: I had never looked into this until 20 mns ago
I could be wrong. Found and put up a pic of what the underlying design looks like for the pre-LCI steering wheel.

Anyone doing this, would have to design longer paddles (to match the M6 or longer?) but in aluminum (with black aluminum as an option too) and retain the receptacle/ base design holding the electronics so it can be affixed like the OEM ones.

[NickRac]

WOW! I think CF trim work is my next mod....looks GORGEOUS!

Originally Posted by N.S.A

I love the new LCI wheel with the paddle shifters I would not trade them for the m3 or x6m paddle shifters. it is black with Silver Aluminum.

[B-1Pilot]

For me, the M5 is already at the upper end of performance for a super sedan -- with more power, I think I would only get in trouble. Most of my dream list revolves around luxury and tech updates.

dynamic rear axle steering and inner rear wheel braking

Variable distribution all wheel drive

Dynamic, self-inflating side bolsters

a valet mode, where the car wont go above around 3500 RPM and 30 mph.

Fully customizable, non-baffled exhaust -- options to open or close valves, to have "piped noise" on or not. On that -- if you can add noise, why not put in a form of active noise cancelling for when you want it absolutely quiet? It would be nice for taking a phone call or having a conversation.

Full IPS instrument panel - New vette, Porsche, LFA, other are really jumping on some amazing display tech that BMW could easily integrate right now with the correct screen.

carbon fiber trim as a option -- every other M now has it, why not the 5?

contrast stitching options like in the M6 and the new M3/4 without the exorbitant individual cost.

a no sunroof CF option

a spare tire OEM that fits - sell it as an accessory, I don't care... there's just some times I want that thing in the trunk when I am driving in the middle of nowhere.

digital display of oil temp

front radar vs camera sensing of vehicles

realtime map and speed limits updates over cell network ala Waze.

full iOS integration to actually show mirror iphone display on center panel.

Much bigger HD for lossless files

front camera to be included in the surround view ala the new X5

car already has front camera/gps/HD and an emergency sensing system... why not have a realtime recording system in case of crash/robbery/etc? If the car kept a 2 minute buffer of the 4 surround cameras along with position/performance/speed/time specs it could be a valuable resource.

As for the paddles, I am sure that if there was enough demand these guys could make them... IND and EAS both sell their products: http://www.bmwpedals.com/paddles.html

Anyways, Monday morning dreaming over...

[RPiM5]

Originally Posted by Tom C

Well there already is a 6.1L V12 developed by M...you just need to find the donor car....

Ha! Yes! But I was thinking since BMW already has a 6.0L V12 Twin Turbo in their line up (ala 760Li!) ///M should have taken that design and reworked it into an ///M Engine. Now that would have been epic. Fuel Economy be damned!

[RPiM5]

Originally Posted by B-1 Pilot

For me, the M5 is already at the upper end of performance for a super sedan -- with more power, I think I would only get in trouble. Most of my dream list revolves around luxury and tech updates.

dynamic rear axle steering and inner rear wheel braking

Variable distribution all wheel drive

Dynamic, self-inflating side bolsters

a valet mode, where the car wont go above around 3500 RPM and 30 mph.

Fully customizable, non-baffled exhaust -- options to open or close valves, to have "piped noise" on or not. On that -- if you can add noise, why not put in a form of active noise cancelling for when you want it absolutely quiet? It would be nice for taking a phone call or having a conversation.

Full IPS instrument panel - New vette, Porsche, LFA, other are really jumping on some amazing display tech that BMW could easily integrate right now with the correct screen.

carbon fiber trim as a option -- every other M now has it, why not the 5?

contrast stitching options like in the M6 and the new M3/4 without the exorbitant individual cost.

a no sunroof CF option

a spare tire OEM that fits - sell it as an accessory, I don't care... there's just some times I want that thing in the trunk when I am driving in the middle of nowhere.

digital display of oil temp

front radar vs camera sensing of vehicles

realtime map and speed limits updates over cell network ala Waze.

full iOS integration to actually show mirror iphone display on center panel.

Much bigger HD for lossless files

front camera to be included in the surround view ala the new X5

car already has front camera/gps/HD and an emergency sensing system... why not have a realtime recording system in case of crash/robbery/etc? If the car kept a 2 minute buffer of the 4 surround cameras along with position/performance/speed/time specs it could be a valuable resource.

As for the paddles, I am sure that if there was enough demand these guys could make them... IND and EAS both sell their products: http://www.bmwpedals.com/paddles.html

Anyways, Monday morning dreaming over...

All the stuff in Bold definitely!

I hope some of the stuff you mentioned will make it into the 2019 G30 M5.

[v12]

@ B-1 Pilot: Apple CarPlay has been announced today.

https://www.apple.com/ios/carplay/

BMW is on board but apparently isn't ready yet.

Apple has officially announced CarPlay, its new in-car interface that'll be compatible with new Ferrari, Mercedes and Volvo cars unveiled at the Geneva Auto Show this week. Designed "from the ground up" to bridge the gap between your iPhone and your auto, it will offer touch and Siri-based voice navigation of your smartphone services, including contacts, voicemail, notifications, map directions and music cueing -- it will even support third-party apps like Spotify and iHeartRadio from launch. Voice controls will be activated by a button on the steering wheel, while the in-car touchscreen is populated with those familiar iOS 7 icons for easy access. The service will launch as an iOS update for Lightning-enabled iPhones (that's iPhone 5 and up), with CarPlay-compatible vehicles launching later this year. And if any of the above aren't your preferred automaker, Apple says that you can expect compatible cars from BMW, Ford, General Motors, Honda, Hyundai, Toyota and several more in the near future.

[avlnch]

I thought BMW was interested in only the SIRI feature. Which they did integrate into 2014 models (hold down the steering wheel voice button to get SIRI).

I like BMW's iDrive much better than iOS In The Car. BMW invested a lot into making iDrive what it is today (the best car platform out there).

It would be great to integrate more of iOS into iDrive.. but I wouldn't want iOS to replace iDrive.

@B1-Pilot you can get digital readouts of oil and coolant by accessing the hidden dash menu, or by purchasing and installing a P3Gauge.

[v12]

+1

I agree (BMW/ iOS comments).

Interestingly, BMW runs a customized version of QNX which belongs to Blackberry and is based on Linux

http://www.qnx.com/company/customer_stories/

[NickRac]

Would love to integrate my Escort LIVE! Radar app with my iDrive

[avlnch]

Originally Posted by NickRac

Would love to integrate my Escort LIVE! Radar app with my iDrive

Yeah having the V1/STiR/LI and other radars/jammers integrated into the M5 dash or iDrive would be very nice.

[avlnch]

Originally Posted by v12

+1

I agree (BMW/ iOS comments).

Interestingly, BMW runs a customized version of QNX which belongs to Blackberry and is based on Linux

http://www.qnx.com/company/customer_stories/" rel="ugc" target="_blank">http://<a href="http://www.qnx.com/c...r_stories/</a>

Yeah I knew iDrive was based on Linux. In one of my early E60 M5's when you reset the iDrive a Linux boot screen would appear.

Linux is the perfect OS for iDrive.

Didn't know about blackberry's involvement though. That's interesting.

[B-1Pilot]

Originally Posted by avlnch

Yeah I knew iDrive was based on Linux. In one of my early E60 M5's when you reset the iDrive a Linux boot screen would appear.

Linux is the perfect OS for iDrive.

Didn't know about blackberry's involvement though. That's interesting.

Well blackberry merely owns QNX, the real source of the automotive software... the news recently made the rounds that Ford was dumping Microsoft Sync for the blackberry owned QNX solution as well.

[3rd party]

AWD....the biggest reason I don't have one inbound right now.

Less weight.

Fully coded.

Spare tire.

Integrated radar and jammer.

[avlnch]

I meant mods you want but aren't available to purchase
Everyone is dreaming in a different land.

I want kitt in my iDrive (knight rider)

Why does BMW put Siri in the LCI M5 when they could just put Kitt?!

Edit: found him

[Poleposition]

Originally Posted by 3rd party

AWD....the biggest reason I don't have one inbound right now.

You really shouldn't let that stop you. A good set of winters and you're totally fine. I cant imagine not buying an M5 just because its not AWD.

[Actor]

Originally Posted by avlnch

I meant mods you want but aren't available to purchase
Everyone is dreaming in a different land.

I want kitt in my iDrive (knight rider)

Why does BMW put Siri in the LCI M5 when they could just put Kitt?!

Edit: found him

That + Siri = Win Win!!

[N.S.A]

Originally Posted by NickRac

WOW! I think CF trim work is my next mod....looks GORGEOUS!

That's actually on the m6 and m6 GC. Not available as an option for the m5 it is a shame. But you could get it after purchase bmw does sell it under bmw performance parts and so does IND does too and it says bmw M performance on the carbon fiber trim

[N.S.A]

Originally Posted by avlnch

Yeah I like the LCI paddles better than the non-LCI, however I like the X5M paddles the most as they are full aluminum.

They made aftermarket paddles for the M3 DCT (which looked terrible.. rice paddles), so I think we could get some nice aluminum paddles made. Just need to find someone with a FlowJet!

I like how these look better but I did love the way the X6/X5M paddle shifters felt they fit in my finger tips perfectly. The new LCI shifters width is small..

[N.S.A]

I like a lot of what you guys wish the car came with stock. But some are unrealistic.

But I am going to be realistic of what they could of done for the m5.

-A carbon fiber roof like the m3 and m6/GC.

- Carbon fiber as an option trim instead of after purchase through bmw m performance parts

-Cheaper Competition package, $7,700 is a bit pricey.

-Choice of color of brake calipers for non ceramic brake calipers. (Not that the blue looks bad, it is great) Just it be cool if we could have a choice as an option.

-Seats like the M6 AND M6 GC. (These seats are still nice) and NEW m3/m4

-Lastly a hood scoop to represent the v8 like the LCI X6M did. or like the e9x m3 did.


One last thing but its unrealistic BUT I wish We could choose to have a V10 or V8 turbo with similar horsepower.

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