Big Brother and Little Sister

Cattivo · 05-16-2015, 09:48 PM

I finally took delivery of the new to me X5M...I took a few shitty iPhone pics of my X5 50i M Sport and the X5M today

Cattivo · 05-16-2015, 09:49 PM

A few more

Cattivo · 05-16-2015, 09:54 PM

Big Brother and Little Sister

Cattivo · 05-16-2015, 09:56 PM

1 More for now

m5 guy · 05-16-2015, 11:05 PM

Congrats!!!!!

Would be interested in a comparison between the two when you get a chance.

Cattivo · 05-17-2015, 05:18 AM

Thanks Kimo... As far as a comparison between the 50i and the M, I would definitely say the M feels like a totally different animal all together. I haven't had a chance to stretch her legs yet thanks to the weather and weekend traffic, but I can honestly say the M suspension and the non run flat tires made it feel like I was driving my M3 again. The 50i is a fast and powerful truck with lots of torque but it lets you know you're in a big heavy SAV...the M like I said feels a lot more like a car but, as far as the difference in power between the 2...the M feels faster but not by much. I don't know maybe its because I haven't figured out how to set up M mode yet. I was expecting to go WOT and hold on for dear life but that wasn't the case lol. Hopefully the sun comes out today and I can hit the road before the Sunday drivers come out so I can get a true feel for the beast

JeST · 05-17-2015, 03:21 PM

Congrats! Shes a beaut.

Cattivo · 05-17-2015, 07:52 PM

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Congrats! Shes a beaut.

Thanks

Cattivo · 05-17-2015, 08:08 PM

Is this the way M mode should be setup?

m5 guy · 05-17-2015, 10:14 PM

Put that edc on sport buddy! Traction control is up to you.

neliconcept · 05-17-2015, 10:24 PM

Nice! looking good!

CANGRKE70 · 05-18-2015, 01:33 AM

Love the colour. Great family to have!

Cattivo · 05-18-2015, 04:56 AM

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Put that edc on sport buddy! Traction control is up to you.

I'll put it on sport and as far as traction control, do i need it on for launch control? I haven't been able to figure that part out yet

Cattivo · 05-18-2015, 04:57 AM

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Originally Posted by neliconcept

Nice! looking good!

Thanks

Cattivo · 05-18-2015, 05:03 AM

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Originally Posted by CANGRKE70

Love the colour. Great family to have!

Thanks, there's nothing like having 2 gas guzzling slobs lol

Cattivo · 05-18-2015, 06:23 AM

I finally got to give it a quick wash and install my daughters new color matching car seat , but a full detail and mods are next

Cattivo · 05-18-2015, 06:24 AM

A quick wash

StatenEye · 05-18-2015, 08:44 AM

Looks great man. Congrats. Get a tune, Velos or AA and you'll be much happier with the M.

Cattivo · 05-18-2015, 09:29 AM

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Originally Posted by StatenEye 535i

Looks great man. Congrats. Get a tune, Velos or AA and you'll be much happier with the M.

Thanks, my plan is to get the Velos in the near future but i want to compare the 2 first

JeST · 05-18-2015, 12:44 PM

If we ever meet up for the cars and coffee meet you're more than welcome to go for a ride in mine (hex tuned and highflow cats).

Cattivo · 05-18-2015, 03:05 PM

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Originally Posted by JeST

If we ever meet up for the cars and coffee meet you're more than welcome to go for a ride in mine (hex tuned and highflow cats).

Sounds good, i never herd of hex. I was talking to 2 guys up there yesterday and they told me they were talking to someone with an X5M a few weeks ago who was telling them about tunes. I'm assuming that was you lol

gixxerboy63 · 05-18-2015, 08:10 PM

Congrats on the X5M!
My favorite color (outside of Space Gray, of course!)
Definitely go for a tune.

Launch control: M mode, Transmission in Sport mode. Hold brake pedal and steadily rev engine above 3k. When the checkered flag appears in the information display between the speedo and tach, immediately release the brake and stomp the accelerator. This is much like the old "line-lock" technique we used in high school when we were drag-racing our friends, so expect to be catapulted when you release the brake.

I have found the best setup for all out optimal performance is in M mode combined with Sport Mode; NOT Manual Mode (because you'll be banging into the rev limiter if you're not very careful). This setup keeps the optimal revs for track use and spirited driving. I tried this at VIR and was seriously impressed. I don't know how, but in this mode, the X5M always knew exactly when to downshift to keep the revs up for maximum performance during braking, turn ins and corner exits... really exciting.

Personally, I always run in M mode, just not Sport mode unless I know I'm really going to use it, otherwise you will find yourself riding around town high revving like you are ready to pounce on anything that moves.... a little overkill in daily driving IMO.

Enjoy, my friend!

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Cattivo FDNY Engine 55 681 Rep 2,115 Posts Drives: X5M, X5 50i Msport, EscaHoe Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: The Concrete Jungle iTrader: (1)	Thanks Kimo... As far as a comparison between the 50i and the M, I would definitely say the M feels like a totally different animal all together. I haven't had a chance to stretch her legs yet thanks to the weather and weekend traffic, but I can honestly say the M suspension and the non run flat tires made it feel like I was driving my M3 again. The 50i is a fast and powerful truck with lots of torque but it lets you know you're in a big heavy SAV...the M like I said feels a lot more like a car but, as far as the difference in power between the 2...the M feels faster but not by much. I don't know maybe its because I haven't figured out how to set up M mode yet. I was expecting to go WOT and hold on for dear life but that wasn't the case lol. Hopefully the sun comes out today and I can hit the road before the Sunday drivers come out so I can get a true feel for the beast Last edited by Cattivo; 05-17-2015 at 05:27 AM..
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m5 guy Brigadier General 1690 Rep 3,200 Posts Drives: 2020 M5 Comp Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Hawaii iTrader: (14)	Put that edc on sport buddy! Traction control is up to you. __________________ 2020 F90 M5 Comp Oxford Green Metallic II-Aragon JOURNAL 2016 F10 M5 Space Gray-Black SOLD 2012 E70 X5M Monte Carlo Blue-Silverstone SOLD 2001 E46 M3 Oxford Green Metallic II-Cinnamon SOLD
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gixxerboy63 Tanzanite Blue II X5M Pilot 1024 Rep 2,010 Posts Drives: M3, M4, X3 M40i, X5M Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: WS, GSO High Point, NC iTrader: (4) Garage List 2017 m4 [0.00] 2010 BMW X5M [10.00]	Congrats on the X5M! My favorite color (outside of Space Gray, of course!) Definitely go for a tune. Launch control: M mode, Transmission in Sport mode. Hold brake pedal and steadily rev engine above 3k. When the checkered flag appears in the information display between the speedo and tach, immediately release the brake and stomp the accelerator. This is much like the old "line-lock" technique we used in high school when we were drag-racing our friends, so expect to be catapulted when you release the brake. I have found the best setup for all out optimal performance is in M mode combined with Sport Mode; NOT Manual Mode (because you'll be banging into the rev limiter if you're not very careful). This setup keeps the optimal revs for track use and spirited driving. I tried this at VIR and was seriously impressed. I don't know how, but in this mode, the X5M always knew exactly when to downshift to keep the revs up for maximum performance during braking, turn ins and corner exits... really exciting. Personally, I always run in M mode, just not Sport mode unless I know I'm really going to use it, otherwise you will find yourself riding around town high revving like you are ready to pounce on anything that moves.... a little overkill in daily driving IMO. Enjoy, my friend! __________________ 2020 X5M - Tanzanite II 2012 M3 - Alpine White
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