540i m Sport "M" Performance UPDATE

JMX2M35i · 04-16-2018, 06:27 AM

Well covered 736 miles now engine is loosening up a bit, MPG gone up too 31 MPG have seen 36 MPG keeping speeds down a bit.

This car really goes now, Sport+ and it flys and the sound turns heads I am loving it. I can't wait to really open it up, only gone to 6K RPM once so far.
You do not need to go above Sport setting to blast away from other cars, the Torque is much better than STD.
It must be running more than 350BHP it feels like 400
Who needs an M5?.

I can't get over how this car accelerates the tyres just dig in and it goes.

AP · 04-16-2018, 06:34 AM

Yes the high level of grip is amazing. So easy to make a very brisk get away compared to my previous rwd f10 530d which required a light right foot initially before pushing down otherwise resulting in wheel spin.

nsa100 · 04-16-2018, 07:22 AM

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Originally Posted by JOHNBMWM5

Well covered 736 miles now engine is loosening up a bit, MPG gone up too 31 MPG have seen 36 MPG keeping speeds down a bit.

This car really goes now, Sport+ and it flys and the sound turns heads I am loving it. I can't wait to really open it up, only gone to 6K RPM once so far.
You do not need to go above Sport setting to blast away from other cars, the Torque is much better than STD.
It must be running more than 350BHP it feels like 400
Who needs an M5?.

I can't get over how this car accelerates the tyres just dig in and it goes.

Don't suppose your anywhere near W Yorkshire....still on the fence about getting it. Would love to feel and hear it in person?

AP · 04-16-2018, 07:25 AM

Go for a test drive at a dealer. You won't be disappointed

JMX2M35i · 04-16-2018, 07:26 AM

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Originally Posted by nsa100

Don't suppose your anywhere near W Yorkshire....still on the fence about getting it. Would love to feel and hear it in person?

In Norfolk Mate. on A11

nsa100 · 04-16-2018, 07:32 AM

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Originally Posted by JOHNBMWM5

In Norfolk Mate. on A11

Bugger.

AP - May give dealer a call see if has a demo car

Many thanks

AP · 04-16-2018, 08:01 AM

Be prepared to buy one. I did!

JMX2M35i · 04-16-2018, 10:09 AM

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Originally Posted by AP

Be prepared to buy one. I did!

He has two, it's the 'M" Performance kit he wants.

AlphaOmega4 · 04-16-2018, 10:35 AM

Can you post up a couple of videos by chance.

Start up from inside and outside of car.

Maybe a take off / acceleration clip.

I went with the Mperformance exhaust for my 540I (awaiting arrival May 5th ish)

went back and forward going MPPSK.. ended up skipping and hoping I don't regret it. So when I committed to just MPE I decided at that time I would do Dinan Stage 1 Tune down the road 5-6 months in after getting use to the car as built and break in.

Glad to hear you are enjoying the Power and Sound Kit

JMX2M35i · 04-16-2018, 10:37 AM

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Originally Posted by AlphaOmega4

Can you post up a couple of videos by chance.

Start up from inside and outside of car.

Maybe a take off / acceleration clip.

I went with the Mperformance exhaust for my 540I (awaiting arrival May 5th ish)

went back and forward going MPPSK.. ended up skipping and hoping I don't regret it. So when I committed to just MPE I decided at that time I would do Dinan Stage 1 Tune down the road 5-6 months in after getting use to the car as built and break in.

Glad to hear you are enjoying the Power and Sound Kit

Only got myself and a mobile phone at the moment not practical I am afraid.

nsa100 · 04-16-2018, 01:00 PM

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Originally Posted by JOHNBMWM5

He has two, it's the 'M" Performance kit he wants.

The wife will have to do without

BiGFather · 04-17-2018, 01:03 PM

Hello guys. I have decided and waiting for parts atm. So I will go for power and sound kit :-) I hope in 1 week or so I am going to have that.

JMX2M35i · 04-17-2018, 01:27 PM

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Originally Posted by BiGFather

Hello guys. I have decided and waiting for parts atm. So I will go for power and sound kit :-) I hope in 1 week or so I am going to have that.

Good luck with it and enjoy.

BiGFather · 04-17-2018, 02:11 PM

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Originally Posted by JOHNBMWM5

Good luck with it and enjoy.

Ty mate. Btw do u have some video? Low quality is ok, I would like to hear it again

on YT are only 4-5 vids with strange and different sounds

JMX2M35i · 04-17-2018, 02:29 PM

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Originally Posted by BiGFather

Ty mate. Btw do u have some video? Low quality is ok, I would like to hear it again

on YT are only 4-5 vids with strange and different sounds

Nothing yet sorry.

adamZ · 04-17-2018, 05:04 PM

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Originally Posted by JOHNBMWM5

Well covered 736 miles now engine is loosening up a bit, MPG gone up too 31 MPG have seen 36 MPG keeping speeds down a bit.

This car really goes now, Sport+ and it flys and the sound turns heads I am loving it. I can't wait to really open it up, only gone to 6K RPM once so far.
You do not need to go above Sport setting to blast away from other cars, the Torque is much better than STD.
It must be running more than 350BHP it feels like 400
Who needs an M5?.

I can't get over how this car accelerates the tyres just dig in and it goes.

How do you get 736 miles, 31 MPG? the best mileage i got was 24.
Pics maybe?

JMX2M35i · 04-18-2018, 12:24 PM

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Originally Posted by adamZ

How do you get 736 miles, 31 MPG? the best mileage i got was 24.
Pics maybe?

That's the TOTAL miles I have covered since new, NOT one tank full.

BiGFather · 04-18-2018, 01:07 PM

John, do you love the sound? Its only thing which makes me a bit scared. 540i is perfect but the stock sound sounds rly quiet.
Btw is there big diff in comfort vs sport(sport plus)?

JMX2M35i · 04-18-2018, 01:19 PM

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Originally Posted by BiGFather

John, do you love the sound? Its only thing which makes me a bit scared. 540i is perfect but the stock sound sounds rly quiet.
Btw is there big diff in comfort vs sport(sport plus)?

Over 3.5K RPM it sounds good, pottering around it do not sound much with windows closed.
Any mode booting it and it sounds good.

BiGFather · 04-18-2018, 01:54 PM

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Originally Posted by JOHNBMWM5

Over 3.5K RPM it sounds good, pottering around it do not sound much with windows closed.
Any mode booting it and it sounds good.

But “summer” windows down in the evening works fine?

TheBusDriver · 04-18-2018, 05:48 PM

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Originally Posted by adamZ

How do you get 736 miles, 31 MPG? the best mileage i got was 24.
Pics maybe?

OP being from the UK measures in Imperial Gallons, which is 1.2x the size of your gallon.

emre · 04-18-2018, 11:59 PM

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Originally Posted by BiGFather

But “summer” windows down in the evening works fine?

No worries, you will love it

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AlphaOmega4 Captain 444 Rep 913 Posts Drives: YMB M4 Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: On The Beach In FL iTrader: (1)	Can you post up a couple of videos by chance. Start up from inside and outside of car. Maybe a take off / acceleration clip. I went with the Mperformance exhaust for my 540I (awaiting arrival May 5th ish) went back and forward going MPPSK.. ended up skipping and hoping I don't regret it. So when I committed to just MPE I decided at that time I would do Dinan Stage 1 Tune down the road 5-6 months in after getting use to the car as built and break in. Glad to hear you are enjoying the Power and Sound Kit __________________ In all your ways acknowledge Him, And He shall direct your paths.
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BiGFather Captain 161 Rep 637 Posts Drives: G30 540i xDrive Mperformance Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Czech Republic iTrader: (0)	John, do you love the sound? Its only thing which makes me a bit scared. 540i is perfect but the stock sound sounds rly quiet. Btw is there big diff in comfort vs sport(sport plus)?
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