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I'm eagerly awaiting delivery Nov 22 of my M5. For those of you who are already driving your M5s, how are you finding the various suspension/power/SMG settings? There's a pretty large number of combinations (according to what I've read in the manual).
Are there any you have found you like already?
Mark
Are there any you have found you like already?
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Originally Posted by mjm' date='Nov 1 2005, 08:52 PM
I'm eagerly awaiting delivery Nov 22 of my M5.? For those of you who are already driving your M5s, how are you finding the various suspension/power/SMG settings?? There's a pretty large number of combinations (according to what I've read in the manual).
Are there any you have found you like already?
Mark
Are there any you have found you like already?
Mark
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Originally Posted by soc_fans' date='Nov 1 2005, 07:27 PM
You may try m5board.com for more info from m5 owners..? ![Thumbsup](https://5series.net/forums/images/smilies/imported/thumbsup.gif)
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are you steering people away from this board?????
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Originally Posted by EBMCS03' date='Nov 2 2005, 01:13 AM
[quote name='soc_fans' date='Nov 1 2005, 07:27 PM']You may try m5board.com for more info from m5 owners..? ![Thumbsup](https://5series.net/forums/images/smilies/imported/thumbsup.gif)
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[/quote]OF COURSE NOT! It's just that there are more E60 m5 owners over there that are able to help to answer his question..
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Originally Posted by mjm' post='192173' date='Nov 1 2005, 05:52 PM
I'm eagerly awaiting delivery Nov 22 of my M5. For those of you who are already driving your M5s, how are you finding the various suspension/power/SMG settings? There's a pretty large number of combinations (according to what I've read in the manual).
Are there any you have found you like already?
Mark
Are there any you have found you like already?
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I'm eagerly awaiting delivery Nov 22 of my M5. For those of you who are already driving your M5s, how are you finding the various suspension/power/SMG settings? There's a pretty large number of combinations (according to what I've read in the manual).
Are there any you have found you like already?
Mark
Are there any you have found you like already?
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was there a lot of jerking when downshift in the S mode?
How often was the jerking in the D mode?
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Originally Posted by mjm' post='192173' date='Nov 1 2005, 05:52 PM
I'm eagerly awaiting delivery Nov 22 of my M5. For those of you who are already driving your M5s, how are you finding the various suspension/power/SMG settings? There's a pretty large number of combinations (according to what I've read in the manual).
Are there any you have found you like already?
Mark
Are there any you have found you like already?
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How often was the jerking in the D mode?
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There is no jerking on downshifts--it automatically rev-matches (and the throttle blipping is very cool
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Originally Posted by zeljko' post='198397' date='Nov 14 2005, 10:48 PM
[quote name='mjm' post='192173' date='Nov 1 2005, 05:52 PM']
I'm eagerly awaiting delivery Nov 22 of my M5. For those of you who are already driving your M5s, how are you finding the various suspension/power/SMG settings? There's a pretty large number of combinations (according to what I've read in the manual).
Are there any you have found you like already?
Mark
I'm eagerly awaiting delivery Nov 22 of my M5. For those of you who are already driving your M5s, how are you finding the various suspension/power/SMG settings? There's a pretty large number of combinations (according to what I've read in the manual).
Are there any you have found you like already?
Mark
How often was the jerking in the D mode?
thanks!
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There is no jerking on downshifts--it automatically rev-matches (and the throttle blipping is very cool
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Not really true. The downshifts themselves are smooth, but the car will jerk slightly because of the engine braking once the clutch is engaged. This is especially apparent when coming to a stop. I no longer downshift when stopping, and once stopped, I'll hit the lever once to make sure I'm in first gear. I've had a couple nasty starts when I've hit the gas and the car is in the middle of shifting from second to first gear at a stop.
For normal driving, P400, EDC comfort, DSC on, and S4. I may switch to S5 or even S6 for normal driving, but I'm still under 5000 km. For the 'M' mode during break-in I have P500sport, EDC normal, DSC off, and (sigh) S4. I'll switch to S6 when I'm over 5000 km.
I agree the Automatic "D" mode is only useful if you want to give the car to someone who can't drive a manual (why would you want to do that??). It is slow, rough, and jerky, and really doesn't belong in a $90K car.
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Originally Posted by m5lover' post='198402' date='Nov 14 2005, 08:54 PM
[quote name='zeljko' post='198397' date='Nov 14 2005, 10:48 PM']
[quote name='mjm' post='192173' date='Nov 1 2005, 05:52 PM']
I'm eagerly awaiting delivery Nov 22 of my M5. For those of you who are already driving your M5s, how are you finding the various suspension/power/SMG settings? There's a pretty large number of combinations (according to what I've read in the manual).
Are there any you have found you like already?
Mark
[quote name='mjm' post='192173' date='Nov 1 2005, 05:52 PM']
I'm eagerly awaiting delivery Nov 22 of my M5. For those of you who are already driving your M5s, how are you finding the various suspension/power/SMG settings? There's a pretty large number of combinations (according to what I've read in the manual).
Are there any you have found you like already?
Mark
How often was the jerking in the D mode?
thanks!
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There is no jerking on downshifts--it automatically rev-matches (and the throttle blipping is very cool
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Not really true. The downshifts themselves are smooth, but the car will jerk slightly because of the engine braking once the clutch is engaged. This is especially apparent when coming to a stop. I no longer downshift when stopping, and once stopped, I'll hit the lever once to make sure I'm in first gear. I've had a couple nasty starts when I've hit the gas and the car is in the middle of shifting from second to first gear at a stop.
For normal driving, P400, EDC comfort, DSC on, and S4. I may switch to S5 or even S6 for normal driving, but I'm still under 5000 km. For the 'M' mode during break-in I have P500sport, EDC normal, DSC off, and (sigh) S4. I'll switch to S6 when I'm over 5000 km.
I agree the Automatic "D" mode is only useful if you want to give the car to someone who can't drive a manual (why would you want to do that??). It is slow, rough, and jerky, and really doesn't belong in a $90K car.
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thanks for the input wolverine!glad you enjoyed your car