IT ARRIVED!!!!!!
07-17-2010, 02:01 AM
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Concrats John, nice read is it an LCI ? and what colour ?
I've changed 3 weeks ago from a 2007- 540 to a 2007 M5 and had similar experiences.
In case you don't know yet; keep in mind that you have to keep an eye on your oil level when pushing the beast often, you can monitor it in the BC check screen. The oil is specific for the M5 and not all around available, it is Castrol TWS 10W-60 especially made for the M series from BMW.
Enjoy !
Michael
I've changed 3 weeks ago from a 2007- 540 to a 2007 M5 and had similar experiences.
In case you don't know yet; keep in mind that you have to keep an eye on your oil level when pushing the beast often, you can monitor it in the BC check screen. The oil is specific for the M5 and not all around available, it is Castrol TWS 10W-60 especially made for the M series from BMW.
Enjoy !
Michael
07-17-2010, 05:39 AM
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My Ride: 09 M5 (E60) Interlagos blue, Silverstone interior, with cold weather package. Adaptive Xenon headlamps and adaptive brake lights, hud, comfort access. Comfort seats, basically fully loaded.
hit me up... i might ride along to go see Calton...After all C went to the Carolina for the lessons... 
.. Might learn a thing or two.... and again Two Beasts 
better than one on the road... By the way i am very happy for you... Stay safe.
.. Might learn a thing or two.... and again Two Beasts better than one on the road... By the way i am very happy for you... Stay safe.
07-17-2010, 06:06 AM
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My Ride: 04 530i
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oil level indicator takes about ~50 miles to readjust on its own sometimes 75... dont add more til it reads cause obviously you can overfill and cause major problems
smg u'll get better, i remember when i first got mine it was such a jerky ride but now I never want to drive anything but SMG / DSG
have you reset your smg to adjust to your driving? cause it could be used to the past owner and most likely you drive much differently then them.
to do this go between 40-90mph and put the smg in neutral. then hold the - and + paddles in at the same time for 10 seconds (i do 20 just to make sure since theres no audible alert that it has been reset) then put the car back in D
the car will now adjust to your shifting pattern and help smooth it out a bit
smg u'll get better, i remember when i first got mine it was such a jerky ride but now I never want to drive anything but SMG / DSG
have you reset your smg to adjust to your driving? cause it could be used to the past owner and most likely you drive much differently then them.
to do this go between 40-90mph and put the smg in neutral. then hold the - and + paddles in at the same time for 10 seconds (i do 20 just to make sure since theres no audible alert that it has been reset) then put the car back in D
the car will now adjust to your shifting pattern and help smooth it out a bit
07-17-2010, 07:06 AM
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My Ride: 2008 Silverstone II E60 M5 2012 E70 AW X5 50i Sport w/ LCI Aero Kit and Rocker Panels
The car adapts to your driving. If you baby it, it will baby around. Make sure you drive it hard! Congrats!
PS - the active seats are HUGE. If you don't notice a difference, you're not driving hard enough. Not kidding.
PS - the active seats are HUGE. If you don't notice a difference, you're not driving hard enough. Not kidding.