The car just wouldnt go any faster
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i've only made it to 145mph but I had PS2s with over 1K miles on them and were running for over 1 hour at lower speeds before we hit top speed 
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ive been a passenger in an M5 that was delimited, and broke 160mph whilst overtaking cars that were likely 90mph slower in the inside lane. For a couple hrs later, i was still wide eyed. I would never do this myself as there is just too much scope for things to go wrong, regardless of the legal limit. I would be more concerned at the sensibility of doing that speed with others on the road rather than harming the car.
Next time, take it to 155 and step on the brakes and let us know what that feels like - i bet thats a lot more of a rush!
Next time, take it to 155 and step on the brakes and let us know what that feels like - i bet thats a lot more of a rush!
These cars handle quite well at high speeds and the M5 was truly built for such driving. Braking from over 100mph on these cars felt pretty normal to me. If you are used to driving at these speeds then its no problem.
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Originally Posted by pukka' post='535307' date='Feb 24 2008, 08:54 AM
Personally, I wouldn't favor what an individual employee (regardless of his position in the company) told me vice what is published in writing by BMW. If something did go wrong I'm sure BMW could figure out that the motor was not being run as per their recommendations and things could get ugly.
BUT
It's your car so if you are cool with it then enjoy!
One thing I love about driving in Germany is how the folks here stay out of the passing lane unless doing just that.
These cars handle quite well at high speeds and the M5 was truly built for such driving. Braking from over 100mph on these cars felt pretty normal to me. If you are used to driving at these speeds then its no problem.
BUT
It's your car so if you are cool with it then enjoy!
One thing I love about driving in Germany is how the folks here stay out of the passing lane unless doing just that.
These cars handle quite well at high speeds and the M5 was truly built for such driving. Braking from over 100mph on these cars felt pretty normal to me. If you are used to driving at these speeds then its no problem.
PS: I did my track weekend with 3000 miles on the car so no break in issues.
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Originally Posted by poleposition' post='534969' date='Feb 23 2008, 06:22 PM
As you can see from the gear and the rpm, this car has more room to go but the electronic nanny was doing her job quite well
That's werid because my previous car, an 06 e60 530i, has done 260 on the speedo.
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Originally Posted by mr_djurgarden' post='535395' date='Feb 24 2008, 10:35 AM
That's werid because my previous car, an 06 e60 530i, has done 260 on the speedo.
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Hey K - Been thinking about you lately. I remembered last week that this was around the time you were flying out there to do ED on your new 550.
Congrats on the car man!!! I am so jealous! I can't wait to see you around town and hear about your trip. And of course, I can't wait to see the new beast!
Get home safe and I'll see you soon!
Congrats again buddy!
/C
Congrats on the car man!!! I am so jealous! I can't wait to see you around town and hear about your trip. And of course, I can't wait to see the new beast!
Get home safe and I'll see you soon!
Congrats again buddy!
/C
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Originally Posted by pukka' post='535307' date='Feb 24 2008, 01:54 PM
These cars handle quite well at high speeds and the M5 was truly built for such driving. Braking from over 100mph on these cars felt pretty normal to me. If you are used to driving at these speeds then its no problem.
Perhaps you havnt had someone 100mtrs ahead of you pull out in front of you, and it takes 200mtrs to lose the speed? I have at only 120mph, and if they hadnt have moved back in, one or both of us would have been toast!
155mph will take a ballistic amount of time to stop, or drop speed to match other (say 70mph) vehicles.
I would reccomend a reality check - brake from 155 and see how long it takes - do it near a dealer as you will likely need new pads