Carved out of fresh Alpine Snow: Neil McRae's 2014 Alpine White BMW M5 ZCP DCT

Neil McRae · 10-20-2013, 04:34 PM

Picked the car up just over a week ago from Park Lane BMW - these guys did a great job and I've bought loads of cars from them because of that.

I decided I wanted a competition car after a couple of test drives, the way the car handles compared to the regular car is a lot better for what I want in a car. There is no doubt though you lose a touch of refinement but I'm cool with that compromise.

The sound from the ZCP exhaust is superb and it should be on the standard car in my view. Steering is substantially more direct particularly at the centre. Suspension is notable stiffer, maybe as much as 40% and the lowering makes cornering a touch more precise. No it still can't hide its weight but the car is a marathon runner doing a 10 second 100m. The black wheels really finish this car off. LEDs are fantastic much more depth to the light than Xenons, and the new navigation system is great, with Online Entertainment. Also nice touches like being able to scroll through the track list that is already randomised on the HUD along with phone contacts on the HUD is much better.

My spec:

F10 M5 Saloon S63 4.4i Alpine White
Black Extended Merino Leather
20" M Double-spoke style 343M - Black alloy wheels
Bootlid operation, powered
Comfort Access
Soft-close doors
Reversing Assist
Through-loading
Split-folding rear
Lumbar support
M Multi-function
Adaptive LED Headlights
12V power sockets
Surround-view
Loudspeaker system - harman/kardon surround sound
BMW Online Services
Real Time Traffic Information
Information Plus
Remote Services
Internet
Online Entertainment
M rear spoiler
Sun protection glass Headlining,
Anthracite Alcantara
Competition package
Speed limit display
Rear Entertainment System.

Some pictures below, going to do a shoot shortly, tried to do it today but its been non-stop rain since I got the car!

My grand daughter Amelia loves it!

BMW M5 ZCP DCT Alpine White by NeilMcRae, on Flickr

BMW M5 DCT ZCP Alpine White by NeilMcRae, on Flickr

Neil McRae · 10-20-2013, 04:34 PM

Reserved for future photoshoot.

Neil McRae · 10-20-2013, 04:35 PM

Reserved for Mod updates!

FLOMACKS · 10-20-2013, 04:38 PM

I would have gone with Bolivian marching powder.

Nice rig.

Neil McRae · 10-20-2013, 04:44 PM

classic!

Stash21 · 10-20-2013, 04:54 PM

Awesome.

mstmng · 10-20-2013, 04:54 PM

amazing! congrats again!

why u made such a switch from MCB? just wanted smth different?

B-1Pilot · 10-20-2013, 04:57 PM

very nice....

you're having too much fun with the Bokeh, though.... a little DOF never hurt anyone.

Dionysus · 10-20-2013, 05:45 PM

Very witty post

Glad you're enjoying the compromise

Assuming it's yours, how are you finding the M135i; BMW have done a good job on the std 1 series so the M135i must feel pretty special.

DrKevM5 · 10-20-2013, 06:04 PM

Congrats!! She's a beaut!

stealth.pilot · 10-20-2013, 06:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FLOMACKS

I would have gone with Bolivian marching powder.

Nice rig.

Yeah or to be more direct: Carved out of a Brick of Cocaine (although we should save that for a frozen white car).

Nice car. Love the shot with the baby.

Neil McRae · 10-21-2013, 12:18 AM

hehe, I thought saying cocaine might get me another warning LOL

The M135i is superb. one of the best cars BMW has done in a long time. you can really throw it around and it's amazingly quick.

Tylerstar · 10-21-2013, 01:30 AM

You can never go wrong with AW

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skrambles297 · 10-21-2013, 09:42 AM

Nice cars

Nate@IND · 10-21-2013, 10:18 AM

Congrats! Just needs some carbon splitters

dhirm5 · 10-21-2013, 10:31 AM

Gorgeous - congrats

M54ccibo · 10-21-2013, 10:48 AM

Looks great...AW FTW! I am a bit biased though

westsidee90 · 10-21-2013, 12:30 PM

looks nice :-) how different is the exhaust note?

EdM5 · 10-21-2013, 01:43 PM

Stunning M5,
Congrats!

Stiggly · 10-21-2013, 02:58 PM

Can't believe you copied me

......gorgeous

Boss330 · 10-21-2013, 03:26 PM

Stunning car!!!

DesertEagle50 · 10-21-2013, 05:11 PM

First pic I've seen of the new rear seat entertainment. Very nice!

10-20-2013, 04:34 PM	#1
Neil McRae BMW Motorsport 235 Rep 2,225 Posts Drives: BMW ///M4 F82 / BMW ///M5 F10 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Surrey iTrader: (1) Garage List 2020 BMW M5 CP [0.00] 2015 BMW M4 [10.00]	Carved out of fresh Alpine Snow: Neil McRae's 2014 Alpine White BMW M5 ZCP DCT Picked the car up just over a week ago from Park Lane BMW - these guys did a great job and I've bought loads of cars from them because of that. I decided I wanted a competition car after a couple of test drives, the way the car handles compared to the regular car is a lot better for what I want in a car. There is no doubt though you lose a touch of refinement but I'm cool with that compromise. The sound from the ZCP exhaust is superb and it should be on the standard car in my view. Steering is substantially more direct particularly at the centre. Suspension is notable stiffer, maybe as much as 40% and the lowering makes cornering a touch more precise. No it still can't hide its weight but the car is a marathon runner doing a 10 second 100m. The black wheels really finish this car off. LEDs are fantastic much more depth to the light than Xenons, and the new navigation system is great, with Online Entertainment. Also nice touches like being able to scroll through the track list that is already randomised on the HUD along with phone contacts on the HUD is much better. My spec: F10 M5 Saloon S63 4.4i Alpine White Black Extended Merino Leather 20" M Double-spoke style 343M - Black alloy wheels Bootlid operation, powered Comfort Access Soft-close doors Reversing Assist Through-loading Split-folding rear Lumbar support M Multi-function Adaptive LED Headlights 12V power sockets Surround-view Loudspeaker system - harman/kardon surround sound BMW Online Services Real Time Traffic Information Information Plus Remote Services Internet Online Entertainment M rear spoiler Sun protection glass Headlining, Anthracite Alcantara Competition package Speed limit display Rear Entertainment System. Some pictures below, going to do a shoot shortly, tried to do it today but its been non-stop rain since I got the car! My grand daughter Amelia loves it! BMW M5 ZCP DCT Alpine White by NeilMcRae, on Flickr BMW M5 DCT ZCP Alpine White by NeilMcRae, on Flickr BMW M5 DCT ZCP Alpine White by NeilMcRae, on Flickr BMW M5 DCT ZCP Alpine White by NeilMcRae, on Flickr BMW M5 DCT ZCP Alpine White by NeilMcRae, on Flickr BMW M5 DCT ZCP Alpine White by NeilMcRae, on Flickr BMW M5 DCT ZCP Alpine White by NeilMcRae, on Flickr BMW M5 DCT ZCP Alpine White by NeilMcRae, on Flickr BMW M5 DCT ZCP Alpine White by NeilMcRae, on Flickr BMW M5 DCT ZCP Alpine White by NeilMcRae, on Flickr BMW M5 DCT ZCP Alpine White by NeilMcRae, on Flickr BMW M5 DCT ZCP Alpine White by NeilMcRae, on Flickr BMW M5 DCT ZCP Alpine White by NeilMcRae, on Flickr BMW M5 DCT ZCP Alpine White by NeilMcRae, on Flickr BMW M5 DCT ZCP Alpine White by NeilMcRae, on Flickr BMW M5 DCT ZCP Alpine White by NeilMcRae, on Flickr BMW M5 DCT ZCP Alpine White by NeilMcRae, on Flickr BMW M5 DCT ZCP Alpine White by NeilMcRae, on Flickr BMW M5 DCT ZCP Alpine White by NeilMcRae, on Flickr __________________ -- Neil J. //McRae -- Alive and Kicking -- neil at DOMINO.ORG --///M ARMY M5 CP Alpine White -- M2 LBB -- M4 DCT CP Alpine White
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Neil McRae BMW Motorsport 235 Rep 2,225 Posts Drives: BMW ///M4 F82 / BMW ///M5 F10 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Surrey iTrader: (1) Garage List 2020 BMW M5 CP [0.00] 2015 BMW M4 [10.00]	Reserved for future photoshoot. __________________ -- Neil J. //McRae -- Alive and Kicking -- neil at DOMINO.ORG --///M ARMY M5 CP Alpine White -- M2 LBB -- M4 DCT CP Alpine White
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Neil McRae BMW Motorsport 235 Rep 2,225 Posts Drives: BMW ///M4 F82 / BMW ///M5 F10 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Surrey iTrader: (1) Garage List 2020 BMW M5 CP [0.00] 2015 BMW M4 [10.00]	Reserved for Mod updates! __________________ -- Neil J. //McRae -- Alive and Kicking -- neil at DOMINO.ORG --///M ARMY M5 CP Alpine White -- M2 LBB -- M4 DCT CP Alpine White
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10-20-2013, 04:38 PM	#4
FLOMACKS Lieutenant 40 Rep 444 Posts Drives: 2024 X7 M60 Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Atlanta, GA iTrader: (0)	I would have gone with Bolivian marching powder. Nice rig. __________________ 2007 550i 2012 BMW - M5 European Delivery 2014 911 C2S- Agate, MT, PDCC, SC, SE 2015 S63AMG Sedan
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10-20-2013, 04:44 PM	#5
Neil McRae BMW Motorsport 235 Rep 2,225 Posts Drives: BMW ///M4 F82 / BMW ///M5 F10 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Surrey iTrader: (1) Garage List 2020 BMW M5 CP [0.00] 2015 BMW M4 [10.00]	classic! __________________ -- Neil J. //McRae -- Alive and Kicking -- neil at DOMINO.ORG --///M ARMY M5 CP Alpine White -- M2 LBB -- M4 DCT CP Alpine White
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Stash21 First Lieutenant 37 Rep 351 Posts Drives: 2019 M5C Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: North Wales. iTrader: (0)	Awesome.
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mstmng Lieutenant Colonel 141 Rep 1,837 Posts Drives: M5 F10 Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: London iTrader: (0)	amazing! congrats again! why u made such a switch from MCB? just wanted smth different?
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10-20-2013, 04:57 PM	#8
B-1Pilot Yankee Air Pirate 151 Rep 978 Posts Drives: '14 M5 w/CP Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: In a Hot Place iTrader: (0)	very nice.... you're having too much fun with the Bokeh, though.... a little DOF never hurt anyone. __________________ 2020 ///M5 \|\| 2019 540XI \|\| 2014 ///M5 w/CP \|\| My Epic ED trip report\|\| \|\| 2009 BMW R1200RT
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10-20-2013, 05:45 PM	#9
Dionysus Captain 50 Rep 785 Posts Drives: TBC Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	Very witty post Glad you're enjoying the compromise Assuming it's yours, how are you finding the M135i; BMW have done a good job on the std 1 series so the M135i must feel pretty special. Last edited by Dionysus; 10-20-2013 at 05:53 PM..
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DrKevM5 Colonel 2274 Rep 2,523 Posts Drives: G05 X5, F87 M2 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Western NY iTrader: (7)	Congrats!! She's a beaut! __________________ ?16 M2 Long Beach Blue/Black, 6MT '22 X5 4.0 M Sport Black Sapphire/Tartufo ?22 Tesla Model Y Performance Midnight Silver/White
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10-21-2013, 12:18 AM	#12
Neil McRae BMW Motorsport 235 Rep 2,225 Posts Drives: BMW ///M4 F82 / BMW ///M5 F10 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Surrey iTrader: (1) Garage List 2020 BMW M5 CP [0.00] 2015 BMW M4 [10.00]	hehe, I thought saying cocaine might get me another warning LOL The M135i is superb. one of the best cars BMW has done in a long time. you can really throw it around and it's amazingly quick. __________________ -- Neil J. //McRae -- Alive and Kicking -- neil at DOMINO.ORG --///M ARMY M5 CP Alpine White -- M2 LBB -- M4 DCT CP Alpine White
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10-21-2013, 01:30 AM	#13
Tylerstar Captain 69 Rep 961 Posts Drives: Straight Piped F10 M5, GTR Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Miami iTrader: (0)	You can never go wrong with AW.
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skrambles297 Private First Class 1 Rep 105 Posts Drives: M5 (Black Sapphire) F10 Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: London iTrader: (0)	Nice cars __________________ ______________________ Current Cars: M5 (F10) / Porsche 911 Turbo (997) / X5 40d Msport Previous Cars: M5 (E60) / M3 (E46) / TVR Cerbera
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Nate@IND 2868 Rep 11,374 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Chicago iTrader: (19)	Congrats! Just needs some carbon splitters __________________ IND DISTRIBUTION \| 866-963-4520 • FACEBOOK • INSTAGRAM • FLICKR
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10-21-2013, 10:31 AM	#16
dhirm5 Major 177 Rep 1,155 Posts Drives: 2014 M5 ZCP, 2014 X5 35d Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Bethesda, MD iTrader: (1)	Gorgeous - congrats
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10-21-2013, 10:48 AM	#17
M54ccibo Major 85 Rep 1,489 Posts Drives: '16 GT4 Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Orange County, CA iTrader: (0)	Looks great...AW FTW! I am a bit biased though __________________ Current: '16 GT4 Past ///Ms: '13 F10 M5, Alpine Weiss III/Sakhir Orange Full '10 E60 M5, Space Gray/Black
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10-21-2013, 12:30 PM	#18
westsidee90 Second Lieutenant 22 Rep 235 Posts Drives: e90 Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: London iTrader: (0)	looks nice :-) how different is the exhaust note?
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10-21-2013, 02:58 PM	#20
Stiggly Second Lieutenant 23 Rep 293 Posts Drives: M5 2014 LCI Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Midlands iTrader: (0)	Can't believe you copied me ......gorgeous
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10-21-2013, 03:26 PM	#21
Boss330 Major General 1715 Rep 5,110 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Earth iTrader: (0)	Stunning car!!!
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10-21-2013, 05:11 PM	#22
DesertEagle50 Admiral General 13 Rep 243 Posts Drives: 2013 F10 M5 FB Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: near Los Angeles, CA iTrader: (2) Garage List 2013 BMW M5 F10 [10.00] 2010 BMW M3 E92 [10.00]	First pic I've seen of the new rear seat entertainment. Very nice! __________________ Those who sacrifice luxury for fuel economy deserve neither - Ben Franklin
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