Big up to ///M

04S · 08-05-2012, 04:33 AM

I managed to put the foot down in second gear today. No traction issues.

Maximum respect for the ///M engine engineers. This car is an absolute beast. I could not believe how quickly the car accelerated. It absolutely blew me away.

And the sound ......

sham · 08-05-2012, 11:44 AM

agree

ps: how were the weather conditions?

04S · 08-05-2012, 05:21 PM

Sunny, 19 - 20 C.

danielt · 08-08-2012, 06:18 PM

hi Aussie, great to see, but what's changed, as previously you were losing traction quite frequently.

NlckyBlack · 08-08-2012, 07:26 PM

well it does have 560hp

04S · 08-08-2012, 07:27 PM

Yes I was losing traction quite a lot, and still do. My best guess is that on this day I was already rolling, the tyres must have been warmer and I was in a straight line. It all just hooked up perfectly. It was really quite impressive.

GTR-Dad · 08-09-2012, 12:37 PM

I've experienced wheelspin in 4th and full hook up in 2nd. It's all down to available traction.
Wheelspin in first is pretty hard to avoid.

emmfive · 08-09-2012, 01:32 PM

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Originally Posted by GTR-Dad

I've experienced wheelspin in 4th and full hook up in 2nd. It's all down to available traction.
Wheelspin in first is pretty hard to avoid.

Wheelspin in 4th??? This car's going to be fun!!!

Tourbillon · 08-09-2012, 01:43 PM

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Originally Posted by chrisratz

Wheelspin in 4th??? This car's going to be fun!!!

You mean scary too. I lost traction in a Supra on a empty highway going about 60mph before hammering it. Nearly went sideways. NEVER did that again!

gcmr · 08-09-2012, 07:46 PM

Keeping the rubber on the road is definitely the biggest learning curve with the beast. You drive with traction control fully off at your peril!

GTR-Dad · 08-10-2012, 09:08 AM

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Originally Posted by chrisratz

Wheelspin in 4th??? This car's going to be fun!!!

Wet roads...

It's worth mentioning that on good pavement, first allows you to put a tremendous amount of thrust to the pavement. In these cases, wheel spin is not uncontrolled, but there is enough slip to invoke traction control if it's active.

FWIW I believe everyone who drives (M5 or otherwise) should learn to control the car in a track environment with all driver aids off. Learning to lean on traction/stability/braking controls is a recipe for disaster should the system fail or get switched off.

emmfive · 08-10-2012, 09:46 AM

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Originally Posted by GTR-Dad

Wet roads...

It's worth mentioning that on good pavement, first allows you to put a tremendous amount of thrust to the pavement. In these cases, wheel spin is not uncontrolled, but there is enough slip to invoke traction control if it's active.

FWIW I believe everyone who drives (M5 or otherwise) should learn to control the car in a track environment with all driver aids off. Learning to lean on traction/stability/braking controls is a recipe for disaster should the system fail or get switched off.

Good advice. I'm looking forward to attending the laguna seca driving school events with the M5.

raymeechen · 08-10-2012, 11:07 AM

At least we know the Michelin PSS is one of the best out there to handle all the torque... but I wonder how many miles the rear wheels can last even with traction control on?

Rohardi · 08-10-2012, 12:07 PM

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Originally Posted by GTR-Dad

Wet roads...

It's worth mentioning that on good pavement, first allows you to put a tremendous amount of thrust to the pavement. In these cases, wheel spin is not uncontrolled, but there is enough slip to invoke traction control if it's active.

FWIW I believe everyone who drives (M5 or otherwise) should learn to control the car in a track environment with all driver aids off. Learning to lean on traction/stability/braking controls is a recipe for disaster should the system fail or get switched off.

That's why they should give the M car classes with the purchase of an M5 again!

raymeechen · 08-10-2012, 12:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Rohardi

That's why they should give the M car classes with the purchase of an M5 again!

Can't agree more.... how about starting RIGHT NOW!

stealth.pilot · 08-10-2012, 12:52 PM

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Originally Posted by raymeechen

Can't agree more.... how about starting RIGHT NOW!

The M School costs $1400. $1200 with a CCA membership. You're spending $100k on a car. You can afford to pay yourself.

Rohardi · 08-10-2012, 03:10 PM

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Originally Posted by stealth.pilot

The M School costs $1400. $1200 with a CCA membership. You're spending $100k on a car. You can afford to pay yourself.

It's not about being able to pay for it, but being able to use that money to use for other toys stealth lol

stealth.pilot · 08-10-2012, 03:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Rohardi

It's not about being able to pay for it, but being able to use that money to use for other toys stealth lol

fair enough. however I think if they threw it in with the M Cars, it would be impossible to get an appointment for the M School. It is already booked out until next year. Who knows how far it would be booked out if it was thrown in with the car.

Rohardi · 08-10-2012, 05:05 PM

At one point, wasn't it included???

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04S Captain 174 Rep 837 Posts Drives: M4 xDrive, X5 40i and U11 X1 Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Sydney, Australia iTrader: (0)	Yes I was losing traction quite a lot, and still do. My best guess is that on this day I was already rolling, the tyres must have been warmer and I was in a straight line. It all just hooked up perfectly. It was really quite impressive.
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GTR-Dad Driver 8 Rep 210 Posts Drives: 2012 M5 - DCT Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Beaumont, AB iTrader: (0)	I've experienced wheelspin in 4th and full hook up in 2nd. It's all down to available traction. Wheelspin in first is pretty hard to avoid.
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