M5 Beating Gtr? Amazed!

[shahano]

Originally Posted by N.S.A

I agree with you on most on what your saying, after all I have a LCI M5. but as terms as fun? GTR SOUNDS amazing and is a lot of fun. 545hp from a 3,8 litter engine quite amazing. I am not being bias.

You definitely cannot pull out the same drifts in the GTR than you can in an M5. 4 wheel drive just isn't very fun.

[N.S.A]

Originally Posted by shahano

You definitely cannot pull out the same drifts in the GTR than you can in an M5. 4 wheel drive just isn't very fun.

That's definitely true, I was a 4 wheel drive fan, still kinda am. but I Went from an X6M to an M3 and after that I enjoy 2 wheel drive. that's why I went with the M5 over an E63 amg model S. M5 is funner

[M5essex]

over here in the UK we are not getting RHD 4matic or AWD versions. i wish we were and id have an E63 AMG S with 4WD in a heartbeat over an M5...

[Boss330]

Originally Posted by N.S.A

that's what I heard in my area iN San Diego. But I seen someone in the forums saying there M5 has 700hp.

I have even driven a 700+hp M5, the Manhart Racing M5.

That is achieved by using the so called "press tune" and a "boost controller" (additional ECU that tricks the ECU signals and allows the boost to rise beyond factory levels).

Still has the same speed limiter though...

[Boss330]

Originally Posted by shahano

You definitely cannot pull out the same drifts in the GTR than you can in an M5. 4 wheel drive just isn't very fun.

The M5 is way easier to get the tail out on I guess (haven't driven a GTR), but it's not impossible at all to powerslide the GTR:

But as Tiff Needell says, the RWD was a more rewarding drive...

[shahano]

Tiff is right

[N.S.A]

Originally Posted by M5essex

over here in the UK we are not getting RHD 4matic or AWD versions. i wish we were and id have an E63 AMG S with 4WD in a heartbeat over an M5...

that's what I heard too. I love the e63 amg but no free service so that's a major reason why I did not go with the amg good looking car though

[N.S.A]

Originally Posted by Boss330

I have even driven a 700+hp M5, the Manhart Racing M5.

That is achieved by using the so called "press tune" and a "boost controller" (additional ECU that tricks the ECU signals and allows the boost to rise beyond factory levels).

Still has the same speed limiter though...

yes that m5 I was talking about. how was that when you drove it. that's crazy, why has no one else figure that out?

[N.S.A]

Originally Posted by Boss330

The M5 is way easier to get the tail out on I guess (haven't driven a GTR), but it's not impossible at all to powerslide the GTR:

But as Tiff Needell says, the RWD was a more rewarding drive...

well said, after all I use to powerslide my X6M haha

[boots]

lol

[Boss330]

Originally Posted by N.S.A

yes that m5 I was talking about. how was that when you drove it. that's crazy, why has no one else figure that out?

Manhart was the first to manage to do this, now you can have the same package from G-Power as well (but I suspect it's Manhart who actually builds them for G-Power...).

We first got a passenger ride on the Autobahn (see video below - sorry about the sound it was recorded with a basic compact camera) then as we drove back the guy from Manhart pulled over and asked me if I wanted to drive it...

I had just before the Manhart driven a SLS AMG and a M6 so I had a bit recent relevant comparison material.

The first thing that struck me was how well the suspension rode (lowered on KW) as we rode on the backroads before getting back out on the Autobahn. On the Autobahn the car was at home and the acceleration was just crazy!!!! From 50km/h it was troublesome to find any grip but as speed built what blew me away was how it just kept on pulling as we reached 200km/h - 230km/h - 250km/h. It was just amazing how that thing just kept on pulling like crazy!!!! And it was a very nice and linear power delivery as well, no sudden uncontrollable burst of power (meaning a very controlled boost rise).

Read my review on our visit to Manhart here:

http://f10.m5post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=819267

[Maddict3]

Originally Posted by Tylerstar

thats ridiculous

[N.S.A]

Originally Posted by Boss330

Manhart was the first to manage to do this, now you can have the same package from G-Power as well (but I suspect it's Manhart who actually builds them for G-Power...).

We first got a passenger ride on the Autobahn (see video below - sorry about the sound it was recorded with a basic compact camera) then as we drove back the guy from Manhart pulled over and asked me if I wanted to drive it...

I had just before the Manhart driven a SLS AMG and a M6 so I had a bit recent relevant comparison material.

The first thing that struck me was how well the suspension rode (lowered on KW) as we rode on the backroads before getting back out on the Autobahn. On the Autobahn the car was at home and the acceleration was just crazy!!!! From 50km/h it was troublesome to find any grip but as speed built what blew me away was how it just kept on pulling as we reached 200km/h - 230km/h - 250km/h. It was just amazing how that thing just kept on pulling like crazy!!!! And it was a very nice and linear power delivery as well, no sudden uncontrollable burst of power (meaning a very controlled boost rise).

Read my review on our visit to Manhart here:

http://f10.m5post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=819267

THANKS for this share, that must of been an awesome experience, wish I could of done that as well. Lucky you got to drive that thing haha. I also review the link you sent me. that was great thanks. glad you had amazing experience. also how about switzer, they make a 700hp power kit with 680lbs of torque http://switzerperformance.com/index....e-packages/bmw

[N.S.A]

Originally Posted by Maddict3

thats ridiculous

that's crazy when it got grip it just went like a dart. So much power its 0-60mph time is not that good

[Boss330]

Originally Posted by N.S.A

THANKS for this share, that must of been an awesome experience, wish I could of done that as well. Lucky you got to drive that thing haha. I also review the link you sent me. that was great thanks. glad you had amazing experience. also how about switzer, they make a 700hp power kit with 680lbs of torque http://switzerperformance.com/index....e-packages/bmw

I have no knowledge of the Switzer tune apart from it being a piggyback (not a software flash).

However you might find these threads interesting:

http://f10.m5post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=869223

http://f10.m5post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=854869

http://f10.m5post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=869621

http://www.automobilemag.com/reviews...r_p700_bmw_m5/

[N.S.A]

Originally Posted by Boss330

I have no knowledge of the Switzer tune apart from it being a piggyback (not a software flash).

However you might find these threads interesting:

http://f10.m5post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=869223

http://f10.m5post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=854869

http://f10.m5post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=869621

http://www.automobilemag.com/reviews...r_p700_bmw_m5/

thanks for that share as well. I wonder if I could just get the exhaust only

[TZL]

I used to slide my GTR on stock RFTs all the time


Then I switched to Toyo R888.....not anymore :-p

Originally Posted by Boss330

The M5 is way easier to get the tail out on I guess (haven't driven a GTR), but it's not impossible at all to powerslide the GTR:

But as Tiff Needell says, the RWD was a more rewarding drive...

[soooma]

Agree RFT with less traction and stickiness to ground you will be able to drift it... same with my 550i vs M5 a lot easier to drift RFT

[ducati955]

i almost bought an m5.. love this car, but decided on the gtr, just because i wanted something crazy that i could mod as well.. Both great cars depends on what you are looking for.. hell i was happy w my 335i!!!!!!!!!!

i must say, if you get a chance to drive a gtr for a couple of days you may fall in love,, ive drivin ferrais, lambos you name it.. its an all around great great... waiting to see how the new m3 will be and hopefully some tunes will be made for it!

[ColdList]

Originally Posted by Boss330

Manhart was the first to manage to do this, now you can have the same package from G-Power as well (but I suspect it's Manhart who actually builds them for G-Power...).

We first got a passenger ride on the Autobahn (see video below - sorry about the sound it was recorded with a basic compact camera) then as we drove back the guy from Manhart pulled over and asked me if I wanted to drive it...

I had just before the Manhart driven a SLS AMG and a M6 so I had a bit recent relevant comparison material.

The first thing that struck me was how well the suspension rode (lowered on KW) as we rode on the backroads before getting back out on the Autobahn. On the Autobahn the car was at home and the acceleration was just crazy!!!! From 50km/h it was troublesome to find any grip but as speed built what blew me away was how it just kept on pulling as we reached 200km/h - 230km/h - 250km/h. It was just amazing how that thing just kept on pulling like crazy!!!! And it was a very nice and linear power delivery as well, no sudden uncontrollable burst of power (meaning a very controlled boost rise).[/url]

Where is your car? You had all the Manhart stuff installed on it right?

[Boss330]

Originally Posted by ColdList

Where is your car? You had all the Manhart stuff installed on it right?

No, that was M-Bitious. I just have connections at Manhart and did a test drive of the MH5 s

[savela]

Originally Posted by Vic55

Oh I love your heels in that pic btw. You like my NewBalance's??

lol. sharp.