BMW M5 E60 (2005)

[Whacko]

Mate there must be something wrong with your box then. SMG since day one has not allowed downshifts that will cause over rev.

Agreed. U can clip the down shift paddle all day, box will only downshift at abt 5500rpm which will translate to 7900rpm when the lower gear is engaged.

Like you said though anything is possible.

Strange thing is that both new motors feel alot more potentent than the original 07 motors. Is there any formal information about upgrades to the later model engines?

I'll ask, I wonder what is the hardware differences between the old and new if any, then theoretically all can be upgraded. I have had an upgrade on the SMG recently, and the shifts are much smoother, maybe that's where the gremlin stuck its head out?? It was scary shit, believe me.

 

[Philip Foglar]

Interesting stuff guys, was wondering about the potential for SMG or DCT gearboxes to engage gears that would over rev the engine...

 

[Andy1GP]

Good Read for all who's considering the M5 :thumbs: Thanks for the thread

 

[Douglas]

:biglol:

The problem is, if you look at the last rod bearing on the crank, under a microscope, it looks something like this.

 

[Andy1GP]

Look no further

http://www.bmwfanatics.co.za/showthread.php?tid=34603

 

[Wes]

Look no further

http://www.bmwfanatics.co.za/showthread.php?tid=34603

+1

 

[///Shaun]

Thanks guys for the info expressed.
:ty:

 

[SP33DYV]

Thanks guys for the info expressed.
:ty:

Just get the car already.:rollsmile:

 

[Sabretooth tiger]

Thanks guys for the info expressed.
:ty:

Just get the car already.:rollsmile:

:+1:

 

[///Shaun]

hahhaha

Take it easy on me guys. Yall not helping. :rollsmile:

Depressed at the issues owners are having with it , lots of peoples telling me not to do it (appreciate the PMs) and hetic fuel bills , but Im still wanting it.


:bangdesk:

 

[Sabretooth tiger]

so if you still want it, then go for it

 

[TheDonC89]

Under motorplan with 50 000km 2006 M5. Had car since march last year. Since then had all plugs replaced (R400 x 10) clutch and flywheel R40k. Battery, alternator R20k ( scary experience when all electronics start switching on and off can't change gears etc). Drive quite conservatively with a good thrashing here and there and get 16L/100km. I know of a black m5 here in Durban with a new motor under plan just before it ran out.


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[Rommies]

I also want one lol :rollsmile:

one day is one day.