M6 F13 Sakhir Orange
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Hello everyone
Been reading PH forums for quite some time now so thought I would join. Thought I would get it out the system and own a 500+ bhp car before 30 as I think your are supposed to become sensible at that age
Went from Audi having only owned them but fancied an interior layout change, rwd, turbo charged engine and I have now got what I would class as a true drivers car. As much as it is a proper GT style car in comfort and efficient mode, the transformation into this supercar at a touch of a pre-programmed setting M1/M2 is awesome to say the least
I'll see if I can attach a couple of photos without the headache
Been reading PH forums for quite some time now so thought I would join. Thought I would get it out the system and own a 500+ bhp car before 30 as I think your are supposed to become sensible at that age
Went from Audi having only owned them but fancied an interior layout change, rwd, turbo charged engine and I have now got what I would class as a true drivers car. As much as it is a proper GT style car in comfort and efficient mode, the transformation into this supercar at a touch of a pre-programmed setting M1/M2 is awesome to say the least
I'll see if I can attach a couple of photos without the headache
Edited by aliwtsn on Friday 15th May 11:43
Edited by aliwtsn on Friday 15th May 11:43
2013 model, had been hunting for a high spec one for some months so had to be this one. First impressions of BMW M Power leaves me well impressed.JMBMWM5 said:
Yep they do go, the Comp Pack M6 which I now have goes even better.
I there that much of a difference? On paper it's up 15bhp and I think I may be right in saying they have tightned the front axle as one of the tweaks plus different exhaust, 10mm lower. I may have gone for one if I could find approved used but it was a high spec without the comp pack alloys I couldn't find. B&O a must for me 
. Obviously buying new eradicates those issues 
Edited by aliwtsn on Friday 15th May 20:29
S800VXR said:
I had a drive of said car and TBH it drives even smoother than stock! You really need to keep an eye on the speedo though as silly speeds pile on so easy. 
That does sound impressive I have emailed a few companies more local and see what they come up with. I'm in NE Scotland so it's a fair trek to get anywhere down south. I typically let my tyres heat up to a minimum of 25 deg monitored via the vehicle stats display. Do you have a particular figure you allow?I think once you are rolling and the car is up to temp all round the torque must be immense!
aliwtsn said:
I there that much of a difference? On paper it's up 15bhp and I think I may be right in saying they have tightned the front axle as one of the tweaks plus different exhaust, 10mm lower. I may have gone for one if I could find approved used but it was a high spec without the comp pack alloys I couldn't find. B&O a must for me . Obviously buying new eradicates those issues
A lot of difference coming from a LCI M5 none CP. . Obviously buying new eradicates those issues Edited by aliwtsn on Friday 15th May 20:29
You will enjoy the car regardless. My car just handles and goes so well.
aliwtsn said:
That does sound impressive I have emailed a few companies more local and see what they come up with. I'm in NE Scotland so it's a fair trek to get anywhere down south. I typically let my tyres heat up to a minimum of 25 deg monitored via the vehicle stats display. Do you have a particular figure you allow?
I think once you are rolling and the car is up to temp all round the torque must be immense!
I'm reliably informed that the traction is active up to 150mph! I think once you are rolling and the car is up to temp all round the torque must be immense!
S800VXR said:
Very nice. I've heard the guys at DMS can work wonders on these, someone mentioned to me today one that was close to 1000nm and 730hp.....
Cough cough....
That could be mine, but it's 748bhp & 950nm so not far off. Their Stage 1 is around 665-690bhp & 590-610lbsft. They've also cracked the top speed limiterCough cough....
Edit as possibly isn't mine now i've read the later posts
W8PMC said:
That could be mine, but it's 748bhp & 950nm so not far off. Their Stage 1 is around 665-690bhp & 590-610lbsft. They've also cracked the top speed limiter
Edit as possibly isn't mine now i've read the later posts
748bhp?! Jesus that must be fun Edit as possibly isn't mine now i've read the later posts
- Have you had it timed to 100mph?How is it for drivability? Can the DCT take that kind of punishment long term?
.StuH said:
748bhp?! Jesus that must be fun - Have you had it timed to 100mph?
How is it for drivability? Can the DCT take that kind of punishment long term?
6.2 without Launch Control & the same run was a 10.5 1/4mile @ 132mph again without LC. - Have you had it timed to 100mph?How is it for drivability? Can the DCT take that kind of punishment long term?
Drivability was interesting & has taken some fine tuning to get it perfect but just amazing now (note the fine tuning has taken place since the VBOX run). DCT doesn't appear bothered & well able to take it.
W8PMC said:
6.2 without Launch Control & the same run was a 10.5 1/4mile @ 132mph again without LC.
Drivability was interesting & has taken some fine tuning to get it perfect but just amazing now (note the fine tuning has taken place since the VBOX run). DCT doesn't appear bothered & well able to take it.
That's not slow, especially considering the weight!Drivability was interesting & has taken some fine tuning to get it perfect but just amazing now (note the fine tuning has taken place since the VBOX run). DCT doesn't appear bothered & well able to take it.
Is that software only (or tuning box) or does it require intakes/exhaust/turbo mods?
RichardM5 said:
That's not slow, especially considering the weight!
Is that software only (or tuning box) or does it require intakes/exhaust/turbo mods?
Wouldn't touch a tuning box with a bargepole on a car such as the F10 M5. Value tuning has its place, but on premium car i personally would steer clear.Is that software only (or tuning box) or does it require intakes/exhaust/turbo mods?
Only VBOX run i've managed was very un scientific, just buried the loud pedal & went. Traction is much improved since then so confident a sub 6 to 100mph is now possible. Will get more data over the Summer.
W8PMC said:
Wouldn't touch a tuning box with a bargepole on a car such as the F10 M5. Value tuning has its place, but on premium car i personally would steer clear.
Only VBOX run i've managed was very un scientific, just buried the loud pedal & went. Traction is much improved since then so confident a sub 6 to 100mph is now possible. Will get more data over the Summer.
Cool Only VBOX run i've managed was very un scientific, just buried the loud pedal & went. Traction is much improved since then so confident a sub 6 to 100mph is now possible. Will get more data over the Summer.
- And the work was done by DMS? Can I be cheeky and ask how much?!Gassing Station | M Power | Top of Page | What's New | My Stuff