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keith58 · 27th August 2008, 00:06

I'm new to the M5 and the SMG. What is the optimum way to take off in a hurry. I'm not thinking launch control and massive wheel spin but say I am at a light and want to show off a bit. In my vette, I'd raise the rpm to say 1500 and let the clutch out fast- enough to take anything short of an exotic but no smoke from the back. How does that take place in the M5 SMG- really I need to know the basics of how to drive this beyond the owners manual... Thanks! Keith

27th August 2008, 00:06	#11 (permalink)
keith58 Member, Sport: Off DSC: On (>50 posts) Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Atlanta Posts: 60 Thanks: 7 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	What's the best way? I'm new to the M5 and the SMG. What is the optimum way to take off in a hurry. I'm not thinking launch control and massive wheel spin but say I am at a light and want to show off a bit. In my vette, I'd raise the rpm to say 1500 and let the clutch out fast- enough to take anything short of an exotic but no smoke from the back. How does that take place in the M5 SMG- really I need to know the basics of how to drive this beyond the owners manual... Thanks! Keith