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Offline mhh

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#0: Sun, 05 Jul, 2009 - 12:00 - ...
Today Aemel and I swapped cars from Hahndorf to Strath.  It was good to get back in the M5 again.  Naturally it feels big after the Porsche but I was surprised how well it handled the turns - the front end set up has more camber than standard, dialling out the understeer my car had.  I'd also forgotten you need to rev the engine to get a move on and then it really flies.  It is a pretty remarkable car for something so luxurious.  :thumbsup:


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#1: Sun, 05 Jul, 2009 - 12:19 - ...
Quote from: mhh on Sun, 05 Jul, 2009 - 12:00
Today Aemel and I swapped cars from Hahndorf to Strath.  It was good to get back in the M5 again.  Naturally it feels big after the Porsche but I was surprised how well it handled the turns - the front end set up has more camber than standard, dialling out the understeer my car had.  I'd also forgotten you need to rev the engine to get a move on and then it really flies.  It is a pretty remarkable car for something so luxurious.  :thumbsup:

Thanks for letting me drive your car, Mark. The Porsche 997 S is truly a remarkable car. It felt like a super quick luxurious super-kart! I had loads of fun in it. Getting back into the M5 was still nice though. I still get amazed at how well it handles as a sedan. Overall it was a great day, driving 2 fantastic cars  :thumbsup:


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#2: Sun, 05 Jul, 2009 - 21:16 - ...
Are you going to get an exhaust Aemel?


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#3: Sun, 05 Jul, 2009 - 23:35 - ...
Quote from: CortinaD on Sun, 05 Jul, 2009 - 21:16
Are you going to get an exhaust Aemel?

my car is already louder than stock... dunno what's caused it, but it sounds cool :)


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#4: Mon, 06 Jul, 2009 - 20:57 - ...
Quote from: leburpor on Sun, 05 Jul, 2009 - 23:35
my car is already louder than stock... dunno what's caused it, but it sounds cool :)

I got one for mine just the wait now for it to arrive.


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Offline mhh

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#7: Thu, 23 Jul, 2009 - 06:58 - ...
Quote from: ashsimmonds on Mon, 20 Jul, 2009 - 13:50
http://www.caradvice.com.au/34868/bmw-m5-review-road-test/

Not sure it is worth road testing  a car that has been on the market for nearly 5 years....


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#8: Thu, 23 Jul, 2009 - 12:00 - ...
Quote from: mhh on Thu, 23 Jul, 2009 - 06:58
Not sure it is worth road testing  a car that has been on the market for nearly 5 years....

I didn't get it either - but thought it was relevant to a "revisited" thread. :p

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