550i vs. M5
02-12-2009, 07:22 PM
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Originally Posted by swajames' post='791821' date='Feb 12 2009, 08:16 PM
I'm still in the break in period!!! 
And more to the point I can't launch a manual for sh!t!!!! 
And more to the point I can't launch a manual for sh!t!!!! 
02-12-2009, 07:33 PM
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My Ride: 2008 BMW 550i
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I have video evidence that an M5 can keep up with a Porsche GT3. It may have been a "slow" Porsche driver but both were running hard and getting good times. Unfortunately it seems to have been taken offline.
Here is a discussion of the track session on m5board.com:
M5 at VIR
PS: I run right at 2:30 with a bone stock 550i. The M5, albeit with track brakepads is significantly faster per lap and almost 20 mph faster down the back straight.
PPS: I can keep up with older Porsches and even some new ones with the 550i as shown here:
. Note in that video, I took it easy the first few laps. By 6 minutes in, I stepped it up and passed my first car.... Later I get passed by 3 cars but can hang with them for the final 2 laps of the session.
Here is a discussion of the track session on m5board.com:
M5 at VIR
PS: I run right at 2:30 with a bone stock 550i. The M5, albeit with track brakepads is significantly faster per lap and almost 20 mph faster down the back straight.
PPS: I can keep up with older Porsches and even some new ones with the 550i as shown here:
02-12-2009, 07:40 PM
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I really need to take my car to the track some day. I even have the perfect brake setup with Brembo slotted rotors. As for weight, I'm pretty sure I've already shaved off over 100lbs by changing out the entire exhaust system, including headers. My wheels and Brembos are also lighter than the stocks and I'm about to shed another ~40lbs by replacing the stock battery with a lightweight racing unit.
Hmm...I should go on a diet.
Hmm...I should go on a diet.
02-12-2009, 08:32 PM
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Originally Posted by EuroCarFan' post='791849' date='Feb 12 2009, 08:40 PM
I really need to take my car to the track some day. I even have the perfect brake setup with Brembo slotted rotors. As for weight, I'm pretty sure I've already shaved off over 100lbs by changing out the entire exhaust system, including headers. My wheels and Brembos are also lighter than the stocks and I'm about to shed another ~40lbs by replacing the stock battery with a lightweight racing unit.
Hmm...I should go on a diet.
Hmm...I should go on a diet.
02-12-2009, 08:37 PM
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Originally Posted by GENEaTALS' post='791879' date='Feb 12 2009, 09:32 PM
floormats???
I might throw out the rear headrests. Hardly anyone ever sits back there.
02-12-2009, 08:55 PM
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Originally Posted by EuroCarFan' post='791717' date='Feb 13 2009, 03:11 AM
My speed limiter has been moved to 200 by the RDSport software and I don't think Cattman's Porsche is restricted either.
02-12-2009, 09:00 PM
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Originally Posted by DD_545i' post='791898' date='Feb 12 2009, 09:55 PM
Where can you get above 155 in california? You'd struggle to reach that even on a racetrack wouldn't you?
02-12-2009, 09:05 PM
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Originally Posted by EuroCarFan' post='791901' date='Feb 13 2009, 07:00 AM
You can in Mexico.
02-13-2009, 03:09 AM
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Unrestricted, the 500 HP of the M5 will rule. My speed limiter was removed too and doing high speed runs against an M5 resulted in me being faster (with 384 HP), but taking longer to get there.
02-13-2009, 03:52 AM
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