First off, great forum. I really like how you guys run this board and there are a lot of nice and helpful people from what I can see so far. I just got my "Interlagos" blue M5 from the dealer two weeks ago and have been messing with it on my way to my office every day. It does take some getting used to, as I've driven a z06 for the last four years.
I've tried to keep the break in rules in mind, and I have only gone over 5500 RPM twice that I know of. The "no full throttle" thing... well it's been tough to keep that one. I break that rule for a second or two almost daily.
I am pretty acquainted with the car so far, but I have two questions. The first one is, about the D mode. I hate driving in D. I can't stand it. This is the first car without a clutch I have driven since I was young, and believe it or not I actually like the SMG but I still like being in control of shifting. I have about 300+ miles on the car, and it has seen D for about two miles. Is this bad?
My second question is about shifts. When I hit second, it engages nicely. From second to third gear, (regardless of mode) it shifts like as if the car was letting go of the clutch and stopped for a 10th of a second before disengaging completely, giving you a slight jerky shift. Is this the SMG breaking in? I noticed it today that I am stepping on it a little more, but W wasn't sure.
Thanks!
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I hate driving in D. I can't stand it. This is the first car without a clutch I have driven since I was young, and believe it or not I actually like the SMG but I still like being in control of shifting. I have about 300+ miles on the car, and it has seen D for about two miles. Is this bad?
I have somewhere around 40,000 miles under my left foot with BMW's SMG. Athough I have not been keeping track, I would say my total mileage in D is around 6. It s*cks.
And, the car does have a clutch, it does not have a clutch pedal.
The wife rides in style AWEZM! My wife thinks SMG takes the fun away from rolling through the gears so she prefers hers. (Better for me.... no hair clip collection on the visor and hair brushes in the center console - I HATE THAT)
We live in Lauderdale - My wife just became a realtor... Here's some pics of her ride...
Hey Awezm! I live in the Plantation area and am waiting to take delivery on my Interlagos / Portland Brown M6 (around 8/20 - 8/24). I have ordered the Hartge springs & Classic 2's as well (20's) and the wheels / tires are at the dealership waiting for the car to arrive (springs are on back order ). Congrats to Mrs. Awezm for a fantastic ride! Where did she get the electronics work ("Funk In Her Trunk") done? Hopefully, we can get a South Florida M5 / M6 meet some day!
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). Congrats to Mrs. Awezm for a fantastic ride! Where did she get the electronics work ("Funk In Her Trunk") done? Hopefully, we can get a South Florida M5 / M6 meet some day!
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