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11-29-2006, 05:06 PM
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I'm considering getting an 2007 M5, but am weary about the SMG. I really don't want to get the 6-spd manual because I live where the stick would be hell. Now, I'm just wondering...since there's been many problems with the SMG, if I follow the 3500 mile break in of P400 and <5500rpm and <=S4, etc etc...will I be ok?
Also, whoever owns an M5 (06-07) can you please tell me how good/bad it's been, maybe some stuff I should know before getting it, or stuff to know when to get it, etc...
Thanks a lot and this forum is very nice.
*edit* Anyone have some dyno results?
Also, whoever owns an M5 (06-07) can you please tell me how good/bad it's been, maybe some stuff I should know before getting it, or stuff to know when to get it, etc...
Thanks a lot and this forum is very nice.
*edit* Anyone have some dyno results?
11-29-2006, 05:18 PM
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What SMG problems are you referring to? (I'm not up on all the M5 stuff but I don't recall seeing anything with regard to SMG issues...)
11-29-2006, 05:42 PM
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I would think most of the problems have been ironed out by now. I havent really been following up on the M5 that much myself but check www.m5board.com theres a ton of info there.
11-29-2006, 07:15 PM
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thanks for the info guys...
i have registered at m5board.com but the admin has not allowed my registration yet and im eager to post!
and @ cidair...that makes me feel a lot better
i have registered at m5board.com but the admin has not allowed my registration yet and im eager to post!
and @ cidair...that makes me feel a lot better
11-29-2006, 07:19 PM
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My Ride: 2007 E63 AMG | Obsidian Black | Schwarzes Nappa | Black BirdEye Maple | Premium II Package | Electronic Trunk Closer | Parktronic
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Exterior: M-Tech Aero kit | M5 Mirrors | M5 Rear Bumper | Trunk Lid Finisher | Vorsteiner decklid spoiler | 50% Formula One Pinnacle Tint
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Red cog of death. Reported by '06 M5 owners. '07 SMG M5s shouldn't have this issue.
11-29-2006, 08:00 PM
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Originally Posted by vegastrashed' post='361990' date='Nov 30 2006, 04:19 AM
Red cog of death. Reported by '06 M5 owners. '07 SMG M5s shouldn't have this issue.
there is a good discussion on m5board. It has not been resolved on MY2007 YET
11-29-2006, 08:53 PM
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My Ride: 2007 E63 AMG | Obsidian Black | Schwarzes Nappa | Black BirdEye Maple | Premium II Package | Electronic Trunk Closer | Parktronic
Engine: RPi/Powerchips custom ECU tune, RPi Ram Air Kit (BMC filter, scoops), RennTech Sport exhaust, secondary cats, charcoal and resonator delete, custom AAA x-pipe
Exterior: 50% side windows / 35% rear window Formula One Pinnacle Series | Flat AMG hood emblem
Suspension: Renntech Lowering Module
Wheels/Tires: Radenergie R10, Falken FK452 245/30/20, Yokohama ADVAN Sport 285/25/20
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2005 545i Sport SMG | Ti Grau | Schwarzes Dakota | Anthracite Maple | Logic 7 | Nav
Engine: Custom AFE CAI, Superchips ECU remap, Sprint Booster, RDSport Dual Exhaust Conversion with Quad Pipes and X-pipe, 3 resonators deleted, 90mm tips!
Exterior: M-Tech Aero kit | M5 Mirrors | M5 Rear Bumper | Trunk Lid Finisher | Vorsteiner decklid spoiler | 50% Formula One Pinnacle Tint
Suspension and Brakes: Bilstein PSS9 coilovers, JBT BBK: 16" cross-drilled rotors, 8 piston and 15" cross-drilled rotors, 4 piston
Wheels: VIP Modular VR 02 20x9F, 20x10R | Toyo T1R 245/30/20F, 285/25/20R
Lights: PIAA 4150K Xtreme White Plus fog lights, AIB v3
MOST IMPORTANT: Hardwired V1; =)
ED Date: 4/7/05, Re-delivery date: 5/21/05