03-04-2005, 09:09 AM
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M5 drive
OK, as I promised when I wrote a few words about 911 Cabrio drive, here are some impressions about BMW M5:
All in all it's a great cer, cant say anything else. When you leave the engine in 400 HP mode it's comparable to quite a few supersloons, but when you push the Power button, it's out of this world ... Performance above 200 kph is better than in 911 or Maser coupe. Unfortunately it was wet and cold when I drove it (I hope wether will be better nex week, I'll call you then, komotar), so ESP was cutting in at 200+ kph (I got pretty sideway at that speed once or twice when I turned it off), but the car is extremly controlable & driftable.
It's a pitty that it's limited to 250 kph, speedo was showing 269 to 273 (on HUD), it would easiliy go 300+ ...
2 vids from highway, in one i got to top speed ... 1 vid so you can hear the engine, another one from my mobile accelerating from 40 - 240 kph. The plinking noise is the computer warning thet the tires are limited to 210 kph (winter tires) ...
http://www.mobisux.com/album/data/50...304_115248.3gp
http://www.mobisux.com/album/data/500/15921SUC30007.MOV
http://www.mobisux.com/album/data/500/15921SUC30008.MOV
http://www.mobisux.com/album/data/500/15921SUC30011.MOV
Vids are 5-6 megs max ...
Next report: mid march, F430 spider drive ...
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03-04-2005, 09:13 AM
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kewl .. thx fer the vids .. gonna download them today 
you also work for a magazine or something ? 8)
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03-04-2005, 09:17 AM
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Damn....please fill us in on how you got to drive this car, and the upcoming one in the F430 :shock:
I envy you so much.....do you have any pics to share of the car? If not I hope komotar will bring along the camera next week 
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03-04-2005, 09:20 AM
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NICE work! Thanks for the read. I missed how you managed to score this ride, are you reviewing cars or something? I agree it will be cool to push the car further when the roads are dry  Thanks for the post, keep us updated w/ any other facts or insights you may have.
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03-04-2005, 09:20 AM
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I didnt upload any exteror pics, there are many around (check any bmw site). There's a F430 spider press launch in march, I hope i't not too cold to drive topm down ...
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03-04-2005, 09:29 AM
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Re: M5 drive
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Originally Posted by jakaracman
OK, as I promised when I wrote a few words about 911 Cabrio drive, here are some impressions about BMW M5:
All in all it's a great cer, cant say anything else. When you leave the engine in 400 HP mode it's comparable to quite a few supersloons, but when you push the Power button, it's out of this world ... Performance above 200 kph is better than in 911 or Maser coupe. Unfortunately it was wet and cold when I drove it (I hope wether will be better nex week, I'll call you then, komotar), so ESP was cutting in at 200+ kph (I got pretty sideway at that speed once or twice when I turned it off), but the car is extremly controlable & driftable.
It's a pitty that it's limited to 250 kph, speedo was showing 269 to 273 (on HUD), it would easiliy go 300+ ...
2 vids from highway, in one i got to top speed ... 1 vid so you can hear the engine, another one from my mobile accelerating from 40 - 240 kph. The plinking noise is the computer warning thet the tires are limited to 210 kph (winter tires) ...
http://www.mobisux.com/album/data/50...304_115248.3gp
http://www.mobisux.com/album/data/500/15921SUC30007.MOV
http://www.mobisux.com/album/data/500/15921SUC30008.MOV
http://www.mobisux.com/album/data/500/15921SUC30011.MOV
Vids are 5-6 megs max ...
Next report: mid march, F430 spider drive ... |
Thx for the update. I'm looking forward to your call.
If you don't mind, I'll bring my camera, to snap a few shots and maybe make a short vid.
The engine sounds rasp and agressive. I see you hit the Ljubljana-Vodice route. Cool 8)
All this freakin' snow is making me crazy. I hope next week will be better.
Slišmo.
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03-04-2005, 09:34 AM
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Originally Posted by jakaracman
I didnt upload any exteror pics, there are many around (check any bmw site).......
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yes I know, I have plenty of pics of the E60 M5 already.....but more are always welcome 
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03-04-2005, 10:17 AM
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:shock:
Awesome!
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03-04-2005, 10:59 AM
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thanx for the video
u were driving the car and then taping it urself?? lol.. that is amazing
how did u get to drive this beautifull car? and that is the first video of i seen with m5 reving.. sounds awsome
how was the handling and stuff
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03-04-2005, 12:12 PM
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Dude, next time you definitely need to take a digicamera with you for some high-res to fed our desires!
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03-04-2005, 12:17 PM
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ya man!u're so lucky!Damn!Your job is my dream.Driving so many cars,Thanks for the vids.They really give the impression of being there...kewl...
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03-04-2005, 12:20 PM
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Originally Posted by Akmon
ya man!u're so lucky!Damn!Your job is my dream.Driving so many cars,Thanks for the vids.They really give the impression of being there...kewl...
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ever think about constructing a proper sentence? 
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03-04-2005, 12:46 PM
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Thanks for the videos - it definitely has an engine note similar to the e46 M3, but somehow more aggressive and refined. How did you manage to film and drive that fast?!
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03-04-2005, 02:38 PM
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Great, you are brave -0,5 C and 250 km/hod.
thanks for pics and vids
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03-04-2005, 04:14 PM
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the M GmbH HQ offers potential M5 buyers to test drive the M5. not sure if that's how you get to drive the car.
thanks for the video!
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