How do you guys minimize wheel spin?

[Fantasm]

yes, i do NOT want AWD... one reason why i stay away from porsche and audi.

[M6-Coupe]

Originally Posted by Netwon

However is not having RWD with lots of power part of the fun? I mean AWD will make you faster but a little tail happy fun at low speeds will get you into less trouble then a 3.2 0-60 and 200mph top speed!

[elitex]

Originally Posted by Fantasm

yes, i do NOT want AWD... one reason why i stay away from porsche and audi.

Porsche is mainly rear wheel drive.... They offer all wheel drive as an option just like BMW. Not sure what you meant.

[Mikeisen]

Originally Posted by Vanditz

Michelin Pilot Sports. The best. My light comes on a lot. Might be the Dallas roads. I don't drive that crazy, but the lack of traction def makes me want the next M5 that is 4wd

Noooooooooooo!!!!! Just learn how to drive the car.

[Fantasm]

Originally Posted by elitex

Porsche is mainly rear wheel drive.... They offer all wheel drive as an option just like BMW. Not sure what you meant.

On the lower end models....
I was thinking about the 911 turbo and panamera.
I would only consider the 911 GT2 with RWD.

[Danconia]

We can swap M5s. That'll take care of your wheel spin issue.

Originally Posted by Vanditz

So I'm at a light. M mode enabled with sport plus/sport/sport/D3, and take off fast racing a infinity. I just spin my tires for a second or two before finally gaining speed. The little yellow traction icon comes on a lot. I assume it is just the over-exertion of torque and the RWD, but is there anything to help this beast get more traction from a stand still? I'm honesty afraid to race from a stop because I think my M5 CP would just spin it's tires for a few seconds before finally taking off. Any advice?

[URBAN LEGEND]

Go to the M school. They'll help you figure it out.

[ShainoF93M8]

I think anytime a post advocates "DSC Off" then a disclaimer should automatically be attached stating "this is a really bad idea 95% of the time". In time most of us are able to harness the Beast's power in all TC modes, but almost all new owners can get in trouble fast in DSC Off.

[Mikeisen]

Originally Posted by Fantasm

On the lower end models....
I was thinking about the 911 turbo and panamera.
I would only consider the 911 GT2 with RWD.

GT2 is AWD only.

[LonghornM5]

Originally Posted by Mikeisen

GT2 is AWD only.

Porsche GT2 is not AWD. GT2 RS doesn't have AWD either.

Turbo-yes, Turbo S-yes.

GT2 is often called the "widowmaker" because it doesn't have AWD.

Comfort mode is best (*from my experience) at the track for launching. Weight transfer seems to help rears w grip.

Also, tire pressures!!!! When at the track, I drop mine to 25 psi.


Also, Vandit I'll be at Cars N Coffee on Sat AM with another M5 here in Dallas. I'm in MCB and he has the Silverstone w/ black wheels.

[(H)]

Originally Posted by RPiM5

I use the M3 button and kill GTR's all day long. Requires the F80 mode be coded though.

LOL!!

Originally Posted by johntomferg

Raise the ambient temperature until you find the point that the tire's grip exceeds the heat soak losses on the turbos.

:-)

Please be really careful with DSC off. I have waited through 12 months of practice with the beast to now reach a state were I have DSC off most of the time on dry days.

One additional small help that I use: I have programmed my radio station button no. 8 to show the tire pressure/temperature indication. That gives me quick access to this vital information. If your tires are at 100+ F you have a much better chance at getting of the line quick than when they are cold and hard.

Of course if you want to completely make a fool out of yourself, just floor the gas in 1st with DSC off for a brief burnout to warm up your tires and cover all other vehicles in smoke.

[soooma]

Originally Posted by Vanditz

MDM is just the M1 or M2 mode?

There is a button for it on the left of the shift knob the first one is MDM and that's just a press but if you press it for a few seconds it will be DSC Completely off and you don't want that because it is very dangerous on narrow roads with other vehicles around and MDM is dangerous enough with 600 horse power -

[JM35]

Originally Posted by Mikeisen

Just learn how to drive the car.

This right here. Put Pilot Super Sports on and learn how to drive and how to launch.