Ive gone to the DARK SIDE- F10 M5 Pics and dyno info inside
12-04-2012, 06:14 PM
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Ive gone to the DARK SIDE- F10 M5 Pics and dyno info inside
My C63 brothers---- I almost always come here with a post prior to what I get so I can get some tangible input. I have let you down; I didnt ask for any input 
and I have gone rogue. I have gone to the M side but in no way would I ever get rid of the C63 BS so I figured Id show you some pics and the dynos I did on the car yesterday.
I love to change cars and Ive always been an AMG AND M Division fan. So I went out and got this M5. Ill tell you this from ownership- its a very very fast stock car. Does it beat a tuned M157? (Im comparing it the CLS63TT) No. It almost feels like an M157 PP car with a mini tune. Does it drive better? Yes IMHO. I love the steering, suspension, throttle response, shift modes, DCT transmission, etc. Im partial to the interior of the M too; it just feels more luxurious. The options such as HUD and M Buttons along with soft close doors and large nav screens make it a nice acquisition. The car does lack huge sound (and no I cant hear the speaker exhaust LOL) so I added the Eisenmann which did the trick.
Is it better than my M157 AMG's? Yes and No- it has its advantages. But the beauty of what I like to do is that I can try cars out- enjoy them and then move on. Im sure Ill do the same with the M5 but for now its my 4 door car of choice. I just got it dyno'd yesterday and have attached some pics and some shout outs as well.
Its no AMG and its not meant to be. I have had 7 AMG's and this is my 5th M. Both cars serve their purposes for me.
Some minor mods:
Alpine white front bumper reflectors (IND)
Black Front Kidney Grilles
Side Badges in gloss black (IND)
Rear Black Emblem (IND)
Eisenmann Race Axle back only (Vivid via IND)
H&R Springs (Serge Benzworks)
Vinyl Roof and Door Handles in gloss black (GraphFX)
BMW Carbon Fiber Performance Spoiler (Serge Benzworks)
Coding (thanks to Niko1414 at M Post)
Dyno and Pics (EAS)
FYI- the dyno graphs are mis labeled- I do NOT have a center/mid pipe just the axle back exhaust which yields no proven hp or tq just sound! Dynojet dynos tend to read a little higher but my M5 has dyno'd the highest of any of the stock ones EAS has done thus far. Maybe its my secret break in procedure LOL.
and I have gone rogue. I have gone to the M side but in no way would I ever get rid of the C63 BS so I figured Id show you some pics and the dynos I did on the car yesterday. I love to change cars and Ive always been an AMG AND M Division fan. So I went out and got this M5. Ill tell you this from ownership- its a very very fast stock car. Does it beat a tuned M157? (Im comparing it the CLS63TT) No. It almost feels like an M157 PP car with a mini tune. Does it drive better? Yes IMHO. I love the steering, suspension, throttle response, shift modes, DCT transmission, etc. Im partial to the interior of the M too; it just feels more luxurious. The options such as HUD and M Buttons along with soft close doors and large nav screens make it a nice acquisition. The car does lack huge sound (and no I cant hear the speaker exhaust LOL) so I added the Eisenmann which did the trick.
Is it better than my M157 AMG's? Yes and No- it has its advantages. But the beauty of what I like to do is that I can try cars out- enjoy them and then move on. Im sure Ill do the same with the M5 but for now its my 4 door car of choice. I just got it dyno'd yesterday and have attached some pics and some shout outs as well.
Its no AMG and its not meant to be. I have had 7 AMG's and this is my 5th M. Both cars serve their purposes for me.
Some minor mods:
Alpine white front bumper reflectors (IND)
Black Front Kidney Grilles
Side Badges in gloss black (IND)
Rear Black Emblem (IND)
Eisenmann Race Axle back only (Vivid via IND)
H&R Springs (Serge Benzworks)
Vinyl Roof and Door Handles in gloss black (GraphFX)
BMW Carbon Fiber Performance Spoiler (Serge Benzworks)
Coding (thanks to Niko1414 at M Post)
Dyno and Pics (EAS)
FYI- the dyno graphs are mis labeled- I do NOT have a center/mid pipe just the axle back exhaust which yields no proven hp or tq just sound! Dynojet dynos tend to read a little higher but my M5 has dyno'd the highest of any of the stock ones EAS has done thus far. Maybe its my secret break in procedure LOL.
12-04-2012, 06:20 PM
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nice car beautiful interior i love it
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12-04-2012, 06:43 PM
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Those are some pretty stout numbers for a stocker....congrats!
Great stance....Can't wait to see which sick rims you put on it
And i don't wanna here that "but I love the way the stock wheels look" crap
Save that for Bimmerpost
Great stance....Can't wait to see which sick rims you put on it
And i don't wanna here that "but I love the way the stock wheels look" crap
Save that for Bimmerpost
12-04-2012, 06:46 PM
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12-04-2012, 06:57 PM
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I want that job!!! lol
Congrats on the new car, you have an excellent taste in cars. You are basically driving all the cars I would love to own.
12-04-2012, 07:00 PM
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Thanks guys for the congrats.
The ride quality is very good even with the H&R springs--- not too bouncy and not too soft. The car has that typical BMW type of feel if you know what I mean: a very planted feel at higher speeds but yet a relatively nimble feel as well for a big pig in slower sharp turns.
The CLS has the PP shocks so its actually stiffer on bumps that I dont notice as much in the M5.
The CLS has the PP shocks so its actually stiffer on bumps that I dont notice as much in the M5.
12-04-2012, 07:02 PM
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my wife bananas! :D
Great pickup. As a huge mb fan, it's sad to say but if I was shopping for a car in that size category, I would go m5 over the e63. BMW did a fantastic job with this version
12-04-2012, 07:08 PM
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Nice pick up Vic
I have the pleasure if driving my brother f10 m5 and its something else.
The interior is superior over Benz and for a stock car it's super fast.
Silverstone on red
I have the pleasure if driving my brother f10 m5 and its something else.
The interior is superior over Benz and for a stock car it's super fast.
Silverstone on red
12-04-2012, 08:07 PM
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I think there are a few tunes out across the pond but it requires ecu removal. There should be OBDII tunes by the end of January. I know one retailer of parts and wheels that is pretty large nationwide is doing secondary beta testing next week where the claims are 60-70 hp and 100 tq...
12-04-2012, 09:49 PM
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Nice taste in cars, along with your choice in mods. Is always nice to read your comments on both the pros and cons.
It's like reading a car and driver article. LOL
It's like reading a car and driver article. LOL
