M5's arriving to US Owners this week
10-11-2005, 10:11 PM
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Originally Posted by DerekFSU
The first US owners should be receiving their M5's later this week. Some are in port and just waiting on some CARB stuff (California emissions). Mine is on the boat due into NJ on October 20th. We'll finally get to see what they can do. My prediction is 12.2-12.5 while doing very well on curves.
Then again, I should be happy as my car is not docking port huneme until 10/14 (1st west coast batch).
It looks like everyone will be receiving the M5 at same time. I still don't believe that anyone will receive their car end of this week.
10-11-2005, 10:12 PM
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enzom where have you read that they are getting a softer L/C I though I read about it online but they wernt sure it would be that way.
If it gets a weaker L/C like the smg m3s did its not going to be as fast in the 1/4 as its been tested
If it gets a weaker L/C like the smg m3s did its not going to be as fast in the 1/4 as its been tested
10-11-2005, 10:23 PM
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Derek, if you dont like the M5, just give it to me ! ill do you the favor of taking that v-10 7 gear gearbox out of your hands--sigh reminds me of F1, it's almost over last race this weekend!
If i were to buy an M5, i would just get it because of the v-10 7 gear gearbox and the m's are awsome in the turns! plus i think it looks very nice--just imo. like i said if you are dissapointed lol my bday and xmas is comming up !
oh and keep in mind that i have always been an abuse child and neglected from toys! *softing your heart* haha
If i were to buy an M5, i would just get it because of the v-10 7 gear gearbox and the m's are awsome in the turns! plus i think it looks very nice--just imo. like i said if you are dissapointed lol my bday and xmas is comming up !
oh and keep in mind that i have always been an abuse child and neglected from toys! *softing your heart* haha
10-12-2005, 04:05 AM
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There have been several dynos where the M5 came out with 530hp, theres also rumors about detuning in the ECU. Some say even down from 600hp but take that with a scoop of whatever. If its true thought...
Im guessing around the same times that stock E55s have but with a better trap speed.
Im guessing around the same times that stock E55s have but with a better trap speed.
10-12-2005, 06:02 AM
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Intesting to hear a review from E55 owner after M5 engine is broken in and you can go WOT...Definately more involing driving experince...
So...E55 will be for Drag Racing and M5 for track use and you can use both as a daily driver...
You lucky man...congrads
P.S.
Are you going to modify it as well???...
All major German tuners have already came out with aftermarket Exhaust and ECU's bringing power to 530-550 HP...
Tuners (Hamann, G-Power, Nowacks) promise 2006 mid year release of 600HP version of M5...this will be cool...
So...E55 will be for Drag Racing and M5 for track use and you can use both as a daily driver...
You lucky man...congrads
P.S.
Are you going to modify it as well???...
All major German tuners have already came out with aftermarket Exhaust and ECU's bringing power to 530-550 HP...
Tuners (Hamann, G-Power, Nowacks) promise 2006 mid year release of 600HP version of M5...this will be cool...
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10-12-2005, 12:19 PM
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Originally Posted by Mardeth
There have been several dynos where the M5 came out with 530hp, theres also rumors about detuning in the ECU. Some say even down from 600hp but take that with a scoop of whatever. If its true thought...
Im guessing around the same times that stock E55s have but with a better trap speed.
Im guessing around the same times that stock E55s have but with a better trap speed.
http://www.m5board.com/vbulletin/att...achmentid=7892
I'm guessing the quarter mile times will be very close to the E55's, with slightly higher trapspeeds. I think it will be a driver's race from a stoplight. On the highway though, because of the high HP, good CD, and 7 gears, there's not much that will be able to keep up.
10-12-2005, 01:22 PM
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Originally Posted by skratch77
enzom where have you read that they are getting a softer L/C I though I read about it online but they wernt sure it would be that way.
If it gets a weaker L/C like the smg m3s did its not going to be as fast in the 1/4 as its been tested
If it gets a weaker L/C like the smg m3s did its not going to be as fast in the 1/4 as its been tested
10-12-2005, 01:52 PM
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Greg (Zinc), welcome to the world of MB! Glad to see you here.
You should have it in time to show it off for the next UFC pay per view... wink wink, nudge nudge.
10-12-2005, 01:53 PM
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Originally Posted by enzom
I read something about it on M5board.com. Can't say it is true for sure on the M5, but I believe the l/c in the M3 was detuned. There are all sorts of rumors about the M5's launch control. Some say that you can only use it 25 times before your warranty runs, some say you need to drive 2.5 miles before being able to use it again. Not sure what is true.
10-12-2005, 03:44 PM
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Saw my first production M5 last night at Ventura Blvd and Topanga Canyon Blvd. Ive seen various test mules over the past few months but this one was new with no plates yet. It was a gray color. I was in the parking lot right there and I immediately spotted it. Let the games begin!
10-12-2005, 05:12 PM
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Originally Posted by VelocitE55
Saw my first production M5 last night at Ventura Blvd and Topanga Canyon Blvd. Ive seen various test mules over the past few months but this one was new with no plates yet. It was a gray color. I was in the parking lot right there and I immediately spotted it. Let the games begin!
10-12-2005, 05:20 PM
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Originally Posted by wolverine
Not a production car. The first USA M5's are at east coast VPC's currently awaiting CARB certification paperwork. First cars should be delivered in the next couple days to the east and midwest. No production M5's have been delivered to CA yet - the first boat is scheduled to dock into Port Hueme next week.
But then again, it is pointless since no one is getting their car until CARB certification is done.
I suspect that BMWNA is using it as excuse to launch the car at same time. Majority of 1st batch US west coast M5 did not made it out with Orion Diamond.
I would not be suprised if the car is not released until 10/22 or later.
10-12-2005, 11:59 PM
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Originally Posted by enzom
I read something about it on M5board.com. Can't say it is true for sure on the M5, but I believe the l/c in the M3 was detuned. There are all sorts of rumors about the M5's launch control. Some say that you can only use it 25 times before your warranty runs, some say you need to drive 2.5 miles before being able to use it again. Not sure what is true.
The LC in the M5 for US will be 4.000 rpms, and it will start few times, but as the clutch or somthing else gets hot computer shuts down LC feature untill it cools down.... so yeah it kinda sucks, I wonder what 0-60 does the m5 without the LC... 5.0?
10-13-2005, 02:59 AM
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I definitely look foward to your write up on this subject Derek. Comin from someone who has the fastest W211 on the board. This will be a very interesting write up!~!
10-13-2005, 05:38 AM
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Well im glad im slow, so i wont be getting picked on by any V10, its Straight 6s that gun for me. :p
Also i think the new M5 is a good looking car, then again i had the pleasure of driving my brothers 530I with the new 3.0 Engine for almost 2 months. Now i need to drive a new A6 and i will have driven the whole Euro Mid size luxury market.
Also i think the new M5 is a good looking car, then again i had the pleasure of driving my brothers 530I with the new 3.0 Engine for almost 2 months. Now i need to drive a new A6 and i will have driven the whole Euro Mid size luxury market.
10-13-2005, 08:57 AM
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I read that it was 7 mins on the M5board. Hardly factual proof though. We will know once Derek has broken in his M5 Or maybe even before that if he can't wait
Or maybe even before that if he can't wait
10-13-2005, 10:11 AM
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One of my friends is number one on the local list but is reluctant to trade his old M5. He didn't like the way the current 5s drive and handle.
One thing that is making him consider trading for the new one is that his current car gets 10 mpg. With $2.90/gal gas and the amt he drives he's filling his car 2 to 3 times a week. That sucks.
Anybody know what the true in town mileage for the V10 is?
One thing that is making him consider trading for the new one is that his current car gets 10 mpg. With $2.90/gal gas and the amt he drives he's filling his car 2 to 3 times a week. That sucks.
Anybody know what the true in town mileage for the V10 is?
10-13-2005, 10:57 AM
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Originally Posted by BoBcanada
The LC in the M5 for US will be 4.000 rpms, and it will start few times, but as the clutch or somthing else gets hot computer shuts down LC feature untill it cools down.... so yeah it kinda sucks, I wonder what 0-60 does the m5 without the LC... 5.0?
http://carpoint.ninemsn.com.au/porta...opDefault.aspx
10-13-2005, 12:43 PM
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Originally Posted by Vetluver
One of my friends is number one on the local list but is reluctant to trade his old M5. He didn't like the way the current 5s drive and handle.
One thing that is making him consider trading for the new one is that his current car gets 10 mpg. With $2.90/gal gas and the amt he drives he's filling his car 2 to 3 times a week. That sucks.
Anybody know what the true in town mileage for the V10 is?
One thing that is making him consider trading for the new one is that his current car gets 10 mpg. With $2.90/gal gas and the amt he drives he's filling his car 2 to 3 times a week. That sucks.
Anybody know what the true in town mileage for the V10 is?
The E39 M5 has lousy recirculating ball, it made steering response very unlinear and artificial. Steering response was never good on V8 E39. I also doubt that his E39 M5 will out handle current 5 with ARS.
No one know the true mileage for the V10, but expect it to be worse than V8 from E39.
10-13-2005, 01:28 PM
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Originally Posted by DerekFSU
The first US owners should be receiving their M5's later this week. Some are in port and just waiting on some CARB stuff (California emissions). Mine is on the boat due into NJ on October 20th. We'll finally get to see what they can do. My prediction is 12.2-12.5 while doing very well on curves.
10-13-2005, 02:00 PM
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After the a long thinking...it come out a contradicing decision.
I'm order a E60 M5. I know it's ugly...but I just can't resist the M handling.
I'm order a E60 M5. I know it's ugly...but I just can't resist the M handling.
