View Poll Results: Which tranny should I get for my new M5?
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57.73%
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Getting a 2007 M5, stick or SMG??
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As on all BMW's remove the clutch delay valve, and the weird clutch uptake is gone. fwiw, the M Roadster is lighter, and faster in mag tests than the Coupe.
As far as the M5 torque, a 3.91 LSD would help.
http://www.dinancars.com/Series.asp?...%20Tuning#2417
As far as the M5 torque, a 3.91 LSD would help.
http://www.dinancars.com/Series.asp?...%20Tuning#2417
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Originally Posted by 20C4S
stephen,
M coupe is just right for u - pure & simple + 6sp. drove it again last week it was a blast. everything felt just right except the bmw clutch/shifting takes a little time to get used to. M5, oh boy. i go SMG again if i end up getting another one.
M coupe is just right for u - pure & simple + 6sp. drove it again last week it was a blast. everything felt just right except the bmw clutch/shifting takes a little time to get used to. M5, oh boy. i go SMG again if i end up getting another one.
BTW, where did you go test drive the M Coupe... I wonder if baby seats are allowed on the front seat w/ airbags deactivatedd...
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Originally Posted by StephenTi
Hey Arling, just out of curiousity, what was it that turned you off about the RS4? With a baby 2 months away, I briefly considered it... and I noticed you didn't exactly warm up to it.
BTW, where did you go test drive the M Coupe... I wonder if baby seats are allowed on the front seat w/ airbags deactivatedd...
BTW, where did you go test drive the M Coupe... I wonder if baby seats are allowed on the front seat w/ airbags deactivatedd...
Yes the M Coupe and Convertible have an airbag deactivation button.
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Originally Posted by Paul S
It's just that everything pales in comparison to a CGT.
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Yes the M Coupe and Convertible have an airbag deactivation button.
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i drove an smg m5 this afternoon.
the car is phenominal for it's size and weight.
gotta admit i would prefer a stick even in a car of this size but
might could live w/ smg if it's reliable.
used the stiffest suspension setting, the quickest shifting setting, and of course the power button.
would easily be smoother w/ a manual.
exhaust wasnt quite as loud as i thought it would be after seeing vids.
but the m5 is one heck of an amazing four door!!!
jeff
the car is phenominal for it's size and weight.
gotta admit i would prefer a stick even in a car of this size but
might could live w/ smg if it's reliable.
used the stiffest suspension setting, the quickest shifting setting, and of course the power button.
would easily be smoother w/ a manual.
exhaust wasnt quite as loud as i thought it would be after seeing vids.
but the m5 is one heck of an amazing four door!!!
jeff
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