My New Ride

[M5essex]

hi all,

this is my new car. she's only 3 weeks old and I am learning to love it more and more each time I drive it. coming from the E92, it had a lot to live up to!

spec is SG with SO ext leather, Comp Pack, piano black trim, B&O, Adaptive LED's, M sports seats and lots more. I have added carbon angled Cyba tips, m-performance spoiler and the RKP front lip is on its way over the pond to me. here are a couple of shots

[gblansten]

Love Singapore Grey. My SG M5 is three weeks old as well. I too came out of an E92. I'm happier with this car than any other before it.

How are you enjoying the torque? Also, are you making use of that secret compartment on your right at the bottom of the dash to put your wallet, sunglasses? I just found mine.

[bobafettt]

Congrats!

[M5essex]

Originally Posted by gblansten

Love Singapore Grey. My SG M5 is three weeks old as well. I too came out of an E92. I'm happier with this car than any other before it.

How are you enjoying the torque? Also, are you making use of that secret compartment on your right at the bottom of the dash to put your wallet, sunglasses? I just found mine.

if you mean nearest the drivers door then yes, I found that compartment the other day too. although the M3 had one, I should have found it sooner!

yes, I love the torque. not having to change down to over take is bliss. the power is infectious and i'm really struggling to keep it under 5500 during the break-in period. ok, I'm lying, i've not kept it under 5500 much at all. few red lines, WOT moments.... I love it. I think there is some 'loosening-up' to be done though, as it still doesn't feel as quick as the loaner I had a few months ago... I had it for 3 days and was blown away. mine just feels 'quick'... i've done 950 miles now and having the run-in service done this week, as I have a longish trip next week. then I can open her up without the guilt. yes I know its not fully broken in til 3 or 5k blah blah but you know what I mean....

looking forward to fitting the front lip as it will improve the front appearance imo.

I know this sounds odd, but when I put throttle response in sport+, it doesn't seem to be as quick and torguey as when in just Sport. I have tried this several times at speed and at WOT just doesn't have the expected change in Sp+. is this in my head? in the M3, there was a noticeable difference in 'normal' to sport to sport +, but I don't find it so much or at all in the M5...?

a few minor rattles and squeaks and squeals but I will just have to tune them out of my head and ears or it will drive me crazy..

[M5essex]

I notice my exhaust sticks out a good extra inch more when hot... but I cant put the cyba tips back any further as the inner exhaust tube narrows down too much thereafter. plus the silver screws and nut show too much, so may be taking the tips off soon... any suggestions, other than cutting the bolt ends off?

[Actor]

Originally Posted by M5essex

hi All,

this is my new car. she's only 3 weeks old and I am learning to love it more and more each time I drive it. coming from the E92, it had a lot to live up to!

spec is SG with SO ext leather, Comp Pack, B&O, Adaptive LED's and lots more. I have added Cyba tips, m-performance spoiler and the RKP front lip is on its way over the pond to me. here are a couple of shots

Beautiful; congratulations.

[DrewM5]

Originally Posted by M5essex

I notice my exhaust sticks out a good extra inch more when hot... but I cant put the cyba tips back any further as the inner exhaust tube narrows down too much thereafter. plus the silver screws and nut show too much, so may be taking the tips off soon... any suggestions, other than cutting the bolt ends off?

I had the same problem. If you work the inner screw all the way down the nut, you should be able to get enough length to attach on the narrower part of the exhuast tube. When cold, the tips will just line up with the bumper. When it heats up, they are out a bit less than an inch or so.

[DrewM5]

Originally Posted by M5essex

I think there is some 'loosening-up' to be done though, as it still doesn't feel as quick as the loaner I had a few months ago...

Actually, it has been proven that you lose 15hp off the engine every time you exceed 5500 prior to break-in.

Honestly, it is probably just a function of expectations vs. reality. It is similar to going to a movie or show that everyone has been raving about. It never seems to be as good. Your mind enhances the memory of those three days as you wait (im)patiently for the car to be delivered.

[M5essex]

Originally Posted by DrewM5

I had the same problem. If you work the inner screw all the way down the nut, you should be able to get enough length to attach on the narrower part of the exhuast tube. When cold, the tips will just line up with the bumper. When it heats up, they are out a bit less than an inch or so.

Thx for the tip Drew. I'll give it a go tomorrow.

[Bluehorseshoe]

Sweet color combination. Enjoy!

[wrsbmw]

Enjoy it, looks good against the red brick too.

[RajG]

Looks great. Congrats!!!

[M5essex]

Cheers all

[M6-Coupe]

Originally Posted by M5essex

I know this sounds odd, but when I put throttle response in sport+, it doesn't seem to be as quick and torguey as when in just Sport. I have tried this several times at speed and at WOT just doesn't have the expected change in Sp+. is this in my head? in the M3, there was a noticeable difference in 'normal' to sport to sport +, but I don't find it so much or at all in the M5...?

No it's not odd and your feeling is correct.
During the brake-in period, the ECU protects the engine/transmission by putting the limitation on actual power and that's why you feel your car is not fast enough in Sport+. The launch Control is disable also. The full power will be released after brake-in service due to software update!

[Maddict3]

looks great!

[JOHNBMWM5]

Car Looks great enjoy, is the car feeling more "planted" with the CP?.

I have just Ordered the M6 GC with CP, should be here September 1st can't wait.

[JOHNBMWM5]

Originally Posted by M5essex

I know this sounds odd, but when I put throttle response in sport+, it doesn't seem to be as quick and torguey as when in just Sport. I have tried this several times at speed and at WOT just doesn't have the expected change in Sp+. is this in my head? in the M3, there was a noticeable difference in 'normal' to sport to sport +, but I don't find it so much or at all in the M5...?

a few minor rattles and squeaks and squeals but I will just have to tune them out of my head and ears or it will drive me crazy..

"
I know this sounds odd, but when I put throttle response in sport+, it doesn't seem to be as quick and torguey as when in just Sport."

This is NOT right, Did you get the Oil to full temp before exceeding the 5500 RMP Range?.

The car should be "Silent" NO rattles or anything, get it looked at.

[M5essex]

Originally Posted by M6-Coupe

No it's not odd and your feeling is correct.
During the brake-in period, the ECU protects the engine/transmission by putting the limitation on actual power and that's why you feel your car is not fast enough in Sport+. The launch Control is disable also. The full power will be released after brake-in service due to software update!

really? this is what I have assumed, but no one has proved or confirmed this to be the case... so if you are correct, the car's 'true' power and torque IS released after break-in service??

[M5essex]

Originally Posted by JOHNBMWM5

"
I know this sounds odd, but when I put throttle response in sport+, it doesn't seem to be as quick and torguey as when in just Sport."

This is NOT right, Did you get the Oil to full temp before exceeding the 5500 RMP Range?.

The car should be "Silent" NO rattles or anything, get it looked at.

cheers John,

yep, always up to full operating temp before even revving passed 3,000 rpm.

as far as the CP feeling more planted.. I'd say yes. it is lower of course and stiffer for sure, compared to non CP but in Sp+ suspension it is a pretty hard ride, compared to Sp or comfort. far less body roll, but busts your balls at the same time on uneven road surfaces. wouldn't change it for the world back to non CP though, having driven a new non cp one last week while I had some work done...

I was 50/50 on the grand Coupe v's M5... the GC was sooooo luxurious and the interior was superior but I needed 5 seats and the M5 seemed to do that better than the GC. The M5 felt sportier to me too. The GC was also too long for my garage and car port

bet you cant wait for your new arrival

[JOHNBMWM5]

Originally Posted by M5essex

cheers John,

yep, always up to full operating temp before even revving passed 3,000 rpm.

as far as the CP feeling more planted.. I'd say yes. it is lower of course and stiffer for sure, compared to non CP but in Sp+ suspension it is a pretty hard ride, compared to Sp or comfort. far less body roll, but busts your balls at the same time on uneven road surfaces. wouldn't change it for the world back to non CP though, having driven a new non cp one last week while I had some work done...

I was 50/50 on the grand Coupe v's M5... the GC was sooooo luxurious and the interior was superior but I needed 5 seats and the M5 seemed to do that better than the GC. The M5 felt sportier to me too. The GC was also too long for my garage and car port

bet you cant wait for your new arrival

I am getting excited for sure, back to the M5, I would get a "back to back" drive as yours sounds as though a problem is there somewhere.
When I am driving in comfort at say 60MPH and press the M1 button which I have set too sport suspension/sport steering and Sport+ engine, i get a distinct urge forward as boost is higher.
Also in 7300 miles my Car has no rattles/creaks or other annoying sounds inside.
I am glad the CP has made a difference , the exhaust should sound a bit loader also.
Best regards J
PS) I never drive in Sport+ suspension anytime, to hard for me.

[M5essex]

Originally Posted by JOHNBMWM5

When I am driving in comfort at say 60MPH and press the M1 button which I have set too sport suspension/sport steering and Sport+ engine, i get a distinct urge forward as boost is higher.

I have M1 set to Sport, Sport and Sport and M2 at Sp+for all. but I am going to change the suspension back to Sport.

when I cruise at 60 in say 5th in comfort/eco and hit M1, there is a surge. but when in M1 and sit at the same constant speed of 60, there is no further surge when hitting M2 (i.e Sp+ engine)... could this be the 'safety' feature 'M6-Coupe' was referring to, prior to break in service/software update?

in my M3, there was a noticeable surge when going from normal to sport and then again to sport +.

[JOHNBMWM5]

Originally Posted by M5essex

I have M1 set to Sport, Sport and Sport and M2 at Sp+for all. but I am going to change the suspension back to Sport.

when I cruise at 60 in say 5th in comfort/eco and hit M1, there is a surge. but when in M1 and sit at the same constant speed of 60, there is no further surge when hitting M2 (i.e Sp+ engine)... could this be the 'safety' feature 'M6-Coupe' was referring to, prior to break in service/software update?

Not in my LCI M5 that I have noticed, so needs someone to check it IMO.