M5 Running in service

[traffman]

On buying a used m5 F90 , is it a must that the running in service/check is carried out?

And if so , how can you tell? Will it be on the service record?

Thanks P.

[Terminator X]

Yes and yes + the owner should have a receipt for it too. Fyi full power is not released until that service is done.

TX.

[JMBMWM5]

Full power is there from day one, RIS should be shown in IDrive under service.
IF not the dealership should be contacted who did the service before you buy.

[Terminator X]

JMBMWM5 said:

Full power is there from day one, RIS should be shown in IDrive under service.
IF not the dealership should be contacted who did the service before you buy.

Really? I was told it was lower during run in period and that the RIS also increased it as well as changing the oil ... ah well you live and learn!

TX.

[Max Maxasson]

The warranty is void without an RIS in the allowed mileage spread....and I'd want it documented before purchase.

[JMBMWM5]

Terminator X said:

Really? I was told it was lower during run in period and that the RIS also increased it as well as changing the oil ... ah well you live and learn!

TX.

Afrade so, it's been looked at so many times, no extra power.

[PorkInsider]

traffman said:

On buying a used m5 F90 , is it a must that the running in service/check is carried out?

And if so , how can you tell? Will it be on the service record?

Thanks P.

It'll be in the iDrive.

[traffman]

Thank you so much. Advice like this is Golden!

[jm doc]

JMBMWM5 said:

Full power is there from day one, RIS should be shown in IDrive under service.
IF not the dealership should be contacted who did the service before you buy.

Well, interestingly, I just had a telephone conversation about an hour ago with the M technician who has just finished the RiS on my new M5C. He told me categorically that there is an adjustment at this service that releases more power. He said it's not a lot and you may not notice the difference. He said the car is delivered in "transport mode" and remains in that until after the RiS.

His words, not mine.

I'm just off to try it now.

I might be a while.

[garystoybox]

jm doc said:

JMBMWM5 said:

Full power is there from day one, RIS should be shown in IDrive under service.
IF not the dealership should be contacted who did the service before you buy.

Well, interestingly, I just had a telephone conversation about an hour ago with the M technician who has just finished the RiS on my new M5C. He told me categorically that there is an adjustment at this service that releases more power. He said it's not a lot and you may not notice the difference. He said the car is delivered in "transport mode" and remains in that until after the RiS.

His words, not mine.

I'm just off to try it now.

I might be a while.

This is definitely/possibly becoming an urban legend. There is a forum in the US run to a few pages just on this topic. The consensus was that there definitely is no change on the M5Comp, with launch control being active from day but the ‘standard’ M5 needs RIS to activate and be at full power. That said, screen shots were shown by some which illustrated the power/torque widget showing well less than 625 as maximum on the scale before RIS and 625 post RIS. I doubt we’ll ever really get an official answer .

[jm doc]

garystoybox said:

jm doc said:

JMBMWM5 said:

Full power is there from day one, RIS should be shown in IDrive under service.
IF not the dealership should be contacted who did the service before you buy.

Well, interestingly, I just had a telephone conversation about an hour ago with the M technician who has just finished the RiS on my new M5C. He told me categorically that there is an adjustment at this service that releases more power. He said it's not a lot and you may not notice the difference. He said the car is delivered in "transport mode" and remains in that until after the RiS.

His words, not mine.

I'm just off to try it now.

I might be a while.

This is definitely/possibly becoming an urban legend. There is a forum in the US run to a few pages just on this topic. The consensus was that there definitely is no change on the M5Comp, with launch control being active from day but the ‘standard’ M5 needs RIS to activate and be at full power. That said, screen shots were shown by some which illustrated the power/torque widget showing well less than 625 as maximum on the scale before RIS and 625 post RIS. I doubt we’ll ever really get an official answer .

Well he is the workshop supervisor and senior M technician and he was quite adamant about it because he mentioned it without being prompted and I queried it. He was also quite specific about there being a "transport mode" which was removed at this service. I would suggest that's a pretty official answer! What's the basis for the claim of urban legend?

[traffman]

Maybe you guys should organize a rolling road day . Then let the results speak for themselves.

[Terminator X]

traffman said:

Maybe you guys should organize a rolling road day . Then let the results speak for themselves.

I can confirm it is 659hp after the RIS

TX.

[garystoybox]

jm doc said:

Well he is the workshop supervisor and senior M technician and he was quite adamant about it because he mentioned it without being prompted and I queried it. He was also quite specific about there being a "transport mode" which was removed at this service. I would suggest that's a pretty official answer! What's the basis for the claim of urban legend

I guess contradicting thoughts/posts. This has been ‘rumoured’ to be the case for many M cars, having owned quite a few my dealerships have always stated they don’t change a thing and that transport mode is removed when the cars are PDI at the Uk port. I asked this question this afternoon after picking my M5Comp up from getting the winter wheels fitted. The M tech there said there are absolutely no changes to power settings, only engine and oil differential changes. Anyway doesn’t really matter and at least you can now enjoy your car to the maximum .

[jm doc]

garystoybox said:

jm doc said:

Well he is the workshop supervisor and senior M technician and he was quite adamant about it because he mentioned it without being prompted and I queried it. He was also quite specific about there being a "transport mode" which was removed at this service. I would suggest that's a pretty official answer! What's the basis for the claim of urban legend

I guess contradicting thoughts/posts. This has been ‘rumoured’ to be the case for many M cars, having owned quite a few my dealerships have always stated they don’t change a thing and that transport mode is removed when the cars are PDI at the Uk port. I asked this question this afternoon after picking my M5Comp up from getting the winter wheels fitted. The M tech there said there are absolutely no changes to power settings, only engine and oil differential changes. Anyway doesn’t really matter and at least you can now enjoy your car to the maximum .

Interesting. Next time I am at the dealership I will have to question him further on this!
Anyway as you say, it doesn't really matter, and if the figure of 659bhp that's quoted above is correct I will be very happy indeed with that.

[Max Maxasson]

jm doc][.... said:

if the figure of 659bhp that's quoted above is correct I will be very happy indeed with that.

It seems entirely possible....I hooked up mine in first and second yesterday and the acceleration was just ridiculous.