Very short review - pre-break-in
11-01-2005, 01:10 PM
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Originally Posted by wolverine' date='Oct 31 2005, 10:38 PM
I am now very, very concerned.? The car is so effortlessly fast, so absolutely unshakeable, so composed at ridiculous rates of speed and manuvering that I am surely going to lose my license very soon if I don't do something.? Everything else on the highway just seems to be standing still.
I'm also having one heck of a time keeping the rev's below 5,500 - "whooops that was 6,500 on that downshift there after just a second or two of throttle.? Jeez, and I'm doing 120... better slow down..."
I'm also having one heck of a time keeping the rev's below 5,500 - "whooops that was 6,500 on that downshift there after just a second or two of throttle.? Jeez, and I'm doing 120... better slow down..."
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So, I can?t even begin to imagine what it?s like for you guys to try and keep the RPMs sedated and hold those beasts under triple-digit speeds. 
Best of luck to you.PS ? Wolverine ? I saw a Silverstone M5 at the NU / UoM football game Saturday night. First one I?ve seen in the Chicago area. That?s an outstanding color on the M5. Good pick.
11-01-2005, 01:53 PM
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Originally Posted by EBMCS03' date='Oct 29 2005, 09:19 PM
[quote name='Centurion' date='Oct 29 2005, 06:27 PM']It's really funny because I will sometimes end up steping on the brakes. 
I'd be willing to bet you're having similar experiences.
I'd be willing to bet you're having similar experiences.
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[/quote]I actually tried to use the brake in my 545i yesterday while moving--first time ever. It sure feels silly.
11-01-2005, 01:56 PM
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Hi wolverine:
How about starting a new thread when you are fully broken in?
How about starting a new thread when you are fully broken in?
11-01-2005, 09:37 PM
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Originally Posted by wolverine' date='Oct 31 2005, 08:38 PM
Just a quick update after my 200 mile drive to Columbus.? 1000 miles total - only 200 to go!? Have my break-in appointment for 9:00 next Thursday morning!
I am now very, very concerned.? The car is so effortlessly fast, so absolutely unshakeable, so composed at ridiculous rates of speed and manuvering that I am surely going to lose my license very soon if I don't do something.? Everything else on the highway just seems to be standing still.
I'm also having one heck of a time keeping the rev's below 5,500 - "whooops that was 6,500 on that downshift there after just a second or two of throttle.? Jeez, and I'm doing 120... better slow down..."
I'm starting to like SMG a lot, and the brakes are monumental.? The problems are not at speed, but at low speeds around town the SMG (or me) is still jerky, and the brakes are grabby.? I'll write a more detailed report soon...
I am now very, very concerned.? The car is so effortlessly fast, so absolutely unshakeable, so composed at ridiculous rates of speed and manuvering that I am surely going to lose my license very soon if I don't do something.? Everything else on the highway just seems to be standing still.
I'm also having one heck of a time keeping the rev's below 5,500 - "whooops that was 6,500 on that downshift there after just a second or two of throttle.? Jeez, and I'm doing 120... better slow down..."
I'm starting to like SMG a lot, and the brakes are monumental.? The problems are not at speed, but at low speeds around town the SMG (or me) is still jerky, and the brakes are grabby.? I'll write a more detailed report soon...
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Keep the reports coming.
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