Did this guy really hit 165 mph in Stock Comp M5

olis1 · 10-12-2017, 12:17 PM

A stranger recently bought a used 2014 Competition Package M5 and the first day, wide open freeway, he punched it and saw 165 mph on the heads up display. I thought this car should be limited to 155. What gives?

Speedometer error?
Driver error?
Does he have aftermarket software?
Did the Comp package raise the limiter?

Greer · 10-12-2017, 12:26 PM

To OP,

I would not make a habit of disclosing that you broke the law on a public forum. Law enforcement monitors social media and you never know when a post like this can come back and bite you. Just looking out for a fellow M5 member.

olis1 · 10-12-2017, 12:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Greer

To OP,

I would not make a habit of disclosing that you broke the law on a public forum. Law enforcement monitors social media and you never know when a post like this can come back and bite you. Just looking out for a fellow M5 member.

You must have read too fast. This was a friend of mine.

bruza · 10-12-2017, 12:42 PM

Prolly shouldnt make posts like this about your "friend" either.

jairomvp182 · 10-12-2017, 12:59 PM

my car non comp used to hit 165 too

olis1 · 10-12-2017, 12:59 PM

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Originally Posted by bruza

Prolly shouldnt make posts like this about your "friend" either.

You must have misread, this was a stranger.

Beast27 · 10-12-2017, 03:29 PM

solid title to the thread...

olis1 · 10-12-2017, 03:31 PM

Gr

BadGTR · 10-12-2017, 03:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Greer

To OP,

I would not make a habit of disclosing that you broke the law on a public forum. Law enforcement monitors social media and you never know when a post like this can come back and bite you. Just looking out for a fellow M5 member.

Seriously?? Do you not see all the videos posted on youtube and social media showing street racing to no end? Do you really think law enforcement would see this post and react to it?? That is rather comical.

olis1 · 10-12-2017, 03:51 PM

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Originally Posted by BadGTR

Seriously?? Do you not see all the videos posted on youtube and social media showing street racing to no end? Do you really think law enforcement would see this post and react to it?? That is rather comical.

Thank you Bad. I mean this group is a little uptight no?

BadGTR · 10-12-2017, 03:59 PM

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Originally Posted by olis1

Thank you Bad. I mean this group is a little uptight no?

Seems to be, lol. To answer the original question. Seems to be speedo error at that speed from what I have read.

Ex_Stig · 10-12-2017, 04:31 PM

BMW allowable speedo error is 10%+2.5mph. So, you could see as high as 173mph while "only" going 155.

mwlmd · 10-12-2017, 04:35 PM

I recall seeing 165 on my speedo during ED on the autobahn. One would need a GPS velocity tracker to verify accuracy

DenverF10M5 · 10-12-2017, 07:11 PM

I went 180mph today. I'll await my ticket now.

josec70 · 10-12-2017, 08:04 PM

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Originally Posted by DenverF10M5

I went 180mph today. I'll await my ticket now.

LMAO

DaveCM5 · 10-12-2017, 09:24 PM

For this post it’s irrelevant how fast the car is actually going by GPS or otherwise. He said he saw 165 on the speedo.

The car “thinks” it’s going the speed reported on the speedo. If it was limited at 155 the car would limit to when the speedo read 155 no matter how fast it’s going.

That being said I once ran my E60 M5 to 164 (on a track of course) without hitting the limiter and it was completely stock.

Perhaps BMW may allow the M5 to go faster than 155 even though they say it’s limited because they would have upset customers if they couldn’t chase down a 535 on the autobahn?

M6-Coupe · 10-12-2017, 11:13 PM

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Originally Posted by GNALUZU

BMW allowable speedo error is 10%+2.5mph. So, you could see as high as 173mph while "only" going 155.

+1

To OP:
Once I hit 170 mph with my M6 on "Mexican Freeway"

Vic55

M5007 · 10-13-2017, 02:06 AM

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Originally Posted by DenverF10M5

I went 180mph today. I'll await my ticket now.

Lol

DingolfingLove · 10-13-2017, 03:32 AM

The speedos (not budgy smugglers) seem inaccurate at higher speeds - I was lucky enough to get x3 laps at Le Mans v early Sat am before the race in a stock M235 - it was showing 160mph before braking at the 200m marker board for the first chicane on the Mulsanne - it seemed nowhere near that fast & I seriously doubt I would have got it slowed down sufficiently to make the chicane.

Phatcat · 10-13-2017, 04:53 AM

I don?t think it?s a hard limit at 155.

boots · 10-13-2017, 08:20 AM

I rather think its funny that some people never use gps to verify their speed. Garmin can be your best buddy.

Ex_Stig · 10-13-2017, 10:47 AM

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Originally Posted by DaveCM5

The car “thinks” it’s going the speed reported on the speedo. If it was limited at 155 the car would limit to when the speedo read 155 no matter how fast it’s going.

Sorry, this is absolutely not correct. BMW programs in a margin of error to overstate the speed. There are serious penalties if the speedo is displaying a speed that is lower than actual.

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olis1 Private First Class 60 Rep 122 Posts Drives: 2014 M5 Comp Package Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Orange County, CA iTrader: (0)	Did this guy really hit 165 mph in Stock Comp M5 A stranger recently bought a used 2014 Competition Package M5 and the first day, wide open freeway, he punched it and saw 165 mph on the heads up display. I thought this car should be limited to 155. What gives? Speedometer error? Driver error? Does he have aftermarket software? Did the Comp package raise the limiter? Last edited by olis1; 10-12-2017 at 03:31 PM..
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Greer Colonel 1889 Rep 2,511 Posts Drives: 2022 M5 Competition Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Los Angeles iTrader: (0)	To OP, I would not make a habit of disclosing that you broke the law on a public forum. Law enforcement monitors social media and you never know when a post like this can come back and bite you. Just looking out for a fellow M5 member.
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mwlmd Lieutenant Colonel 187 Rep 1,548 Posts Drives: Porsche 991 TTS Join Date: May 2009 Location: Portland, OR iTrader: (0)	I recall seeing 165 on my speedo during ED on the autobahn. One would need a GPS velocity tracker to verify accuracy __________________ CURRENT: His: Porsche 991 Turbo S Carrera white/Black Hers: BMW X3MC BSM/Black
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DenverF10M5 Lieutenant 121 Rep 411 Posts Drives: 2014 F10 M5 CP Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Denver iTrader: (0)	I went 180mph today. I'll await my ticket now.
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DaveCM5 Second Lieutenant 85 Rep 252 Posts Drives: 2014 M5 Sapphire Black Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Florida iTrader: (0)	For this post it’s irrelevant how fast the car is actually going by GPS or otherwise. He said he saw 165 on the speedo. The car “thinks” it’s going the speed reported on the speedo. If it was limited at 155 the car would limit to when the speedo read 155 no matter how fast it’s going. That being said I once ran my E60 M5 to 164 (on a track of course) without hitting the limiter and it was completely stock. Perhaps BMW may allow the M5 to go faster than 155 even though they say it’s limited because they would have upset customers if they couldn’t chase down a 535 on the autobahn? Last edited by DaveCM5; 10-13-2017 at 08:52 AM..
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DingolfingLove Private First Class 40 Rep 158 Posts Drives: 2019 M5 Comp Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: London iTrader: (0)	The speedos (not budgy smugglers) seem inaccurate at higher speeds - I was lucky enough to get x3 laps at Le Mans v early Sat am before the race in a stock M235 - it was showing 160mph before braking at the 200m marker board for the first chicane on the Mulsanne - it seemed nowhere near that fast & I seriously doubt I would have got it slowed down sufficiently to make the chicane.
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Phatcat Lieutenant Colonel 751 Rep 1,857 Posts Drives: BMW M5, X5M Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Asia iTrader: (0)	I don?t think it?s a hard limit at 155.
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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)	I rather think its funny that some people never use gps to verify their speed. Garmin can be your best buddy. __________________ 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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