Drove M5 yesterday.
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I went to the Performance Center yesterday, and had the opportunity to drive the new M5 on the track.
Holy crap that thing is faster than I had even imagined.
But the most impressive aspect, for me... was the steering. The feel of the steering was perfect. So responsive and light feeling. It made the car feel like it was light as a feather. I now understand why Active Steering is not available. I wish my 545 steering felt like that M.
Holy crap that thing is faster than I had even imagined.
But the most impressive aspect, for me... was the steering. The feel of the steering was perfect. So responsive and light feeling. It made the car feel like it was light as a feather. I now understand why Active Steering is not available. I wish my 545 steering felt like that M.
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Originally Posted by subterFUSE' post='212682' date='Dec 17 2005, 06:19 PM
I went to the Performance Center yesterday, and had the opportunity to drive the new M5 on the track.
Holy crap that thing is faster than I had even imagined.
But the most impressive aspect, for me... was the steering. The feel of the steering was perfect. So responsive and light feeling. It made the car feel like it was light as a feather. I now understand why Active Steering is not available. I wish my 545 steering felt like that M.
Holy crap that thing is faster than I had even imagined.
But the most impressive aspect, for me... was the steering. The feel of the steering was perfect. So responsive and light feeling. It made the car feel like it was light as a feather. I now understand why Active Steering is not available. I wish my 545 steering felt like that M.
(actually, I would have really have liked to have seen an M version of the AS, with adjustable settings)
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I went to the Performance Center yesterday, and had the opportunity to drive the new M5 on the track.
Holy crap that thing is faster than I had even imagined.
But the most impressive aspect, for me... was the steering. The feel of the steering was perfect. So responsive and light feeling. It made the car feel like it was light as a feather. I now understand why Active Steering is not available. I wish my 545 steering felt like that M.
Holy crap that thing is faster than I had even imagined.
But the most impressive aspect, for me... was the steering. The feel of the steering was perfect. So responsive and light feeling. It made the car feel like it was light as a feather. I now understand why Active Steering is not available. I wish my 545 steering felt like that M.
(actually, I would have really have liked to have seen an M version of the AS, with adjustable settings)
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Blah blah blah M AS adjustable....
Why need AS?!?? Oh yeah to park the m5 better
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Originally Posted by subterFUSE' post='212682' date='Dec 17 2005, 09:19 PM
I went to the Performance Center yesterday, and had the opportunity to drive the new M5 on the track.
Holy crap that thing is faster than I had even imagined.
But the most impressive aspect, for me... was the steering. The feel of the steering was perfect. So responsive and light feeling. It made the car feel like it was light as a feather. I now understand why Active Steering is not available. I wish my 545 steering felt like that M.
Holy crap that thing is faster than I had even imagined.
But the most impressive aspect, for me... was the steering. The feel of the steering was perfect. So responsive and light feeling. It made the car feel like it was light as a feather. I now understand why Active Steering is not available. I wish my 545 steering felt like that M.
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I drove an M5 about 6 weeks ago & I share your sentiments.
Really incredible!!
Just took some time getting the SMG gear shifts to be smooth irrespective of the shift speed selection. But it can be done.
I must admit the "auto" mode is really jerky & I doubt it would get used much by most owners.
Really incredible!!
Just took some time getting the SMG gear shifts to be smooth irrespective of the shift speed selection. But it can be done.
I must admit the "auto" mode is really jerky & I doubt it would get used much by most owners.
12-17-2005, 10:10 PM
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Originally Posted by subterFUSE' post='212682' date='Dec 17 2005, 06:19 PM
I went to the Performance Center yesterday, and had the opportunity to drive the new M5 on the track.
Holy crap that thing is faster than I had even imagined.
But the most impressive aspect, for me... was the steering. The feel of the steering was perfect. So responsive and light feeling. It made the car feel like it was light as a feather. I now understand why Active Steering is not available. I wish my 545 steering felt like that M.
Holy crap that thing is faster than I had even imagined.
But the most impressive aspect, for me... was the steering. The feel of the steering was perfect. So responsive and light feeling. It made the car feel like it was light as a feather. I now understand why Active Steering is not available. I wish my 545 steering felt like that M.
(actually, I would have really have liked to have seen an M version of the AS, with adjustable settings)
Why need AS?!?? Oh yeah to park the m5 better
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12-18-2005, 04:27 AM
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Folding rear seats
What are the requirements for going to the center and driving an M5?
As part of performance delivery, they include a driving school session with their instructor.
Before my session, the instructor asked which kind of car I was getting... . and I told him, I'm picking up a 325 for mom & dad... but I have a 545i SMG.
He said.... ohhhh... we'll have to take you out in the M5 then.
So, we went out to the skidpad first. I drove a 3 series on that. Got the feel for drifting.
Then we went to the dry track, and worked on some drifting in corners there.
Then I switched over and drove the M5 on the dry track, and lastly... I got in the passenger seat while the instructor drove the M5 on the track. Obviously, he was a lot better with it than me.... but it was a lot of fun to see what he could do with the car.
I was just so impressed with how light the car felt. My car just feels like a heavy pig by comparison now.
I was starting to have my worries about the M5 not having active steering... but not anymore. Servotronic steering is amazing.
My name is still on the M5 list at my dealer, so hopefully I can order one in a few months. If so, I'll do Performance Delivery again, I think.
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Originally Posted by subterFUSE' post='212782' date='Dec 18 2005, 08:27 AM
What are the requirements for going to the center and driving an M5?
As part of performance delivery, they include a driving school session with their instructor.
Before my session, the instructor asked which kind of car I was getting... . and I told him, I'm picking up a 325 for mom & dad... but I have a 545i SMG.
He said.... ohhhh... we'll have to take you out in the M5 then.
So, we went out to the skidpad first. I drove a 3 series on that. Got the feel for drifting.
Then we went to the dry track, and worked on some drifting in corners there.
Then I switched over and drove the M5 on the dry track, and lastly... I got in the passenger seat while the instructor drove the M5 on the track. Obviously, he was a lot better with it than me.... but it was a lot of fun to see what he could do with the car.
I was just so impressed with how light the car felt. My car just feels like a heavy pig by comparison now.
I was starting to have my worries about the M5 not having active steering... but not anymore. Servotronic steering is amazing.
My name is still on the M5 list at my dealer, so hopefully I can order one in a few months. If so, I'll do Performance Delivery again, I think.
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