M5 half track Puns

I took part in bmw's intensive training yesterday and had the chance of trying out the new M cars in their natural habitat. Here are my thoughts:

1. External design: I have to be honest - I didn't like the new designs after they came out. The front is quite a radical change and it needs getting used to. I changed my opinion completely after seeing them in person. The cars are way more aggressive than before and look great. One part that I don't like is how the rear passenger doors in the M3 fit into the design on the car. Seriously guys, don't judge these cars from the photos and videos, you will be pleasently surprised after you see one in person, especially in green, black or grey. Red doesn't fit the car that well for some reason.

2. Interior is best in class imho. Audi and Mercedes are much worse these days and the quality and feel of the materials is definitely better than the competition. Oddly I found the standard sport seats not supportive enough and a bit worse than the old ones. I wish they were more deeply recessed so you don't wobble in them so much in the corners. Don't get me wrong, they are good, but I liked the previous ones more.

The carbon bucket seats are a different story. This is a must option if you plan to track the M3 or m4. They are super supportive and comfortable (except for the raised part between the legs) and easily the most impressive thing about this cars interior. They also look great and make the car feel special.

3. The m5's engine is easily the best out of these cars and sounds quite nice. It shoves you into the seat when you accelerate from a standstill. The gearbox, engine, xdrive and excellent chassis make a the car an awesome track weapon. Its heavy but the AWD helps with pulling you out of a corner.

The M4 and M3 are very similar in terms of feel. The new gearbox is more smooth than the old DCT, one could argue it lacks the aggression of the old box. However, the power of the s58 makes up for this. The car feels quite a bit faster than the old one and the additional weight makes absolutely no difference. It still drives great, corners and grips like a proper track car. I was actually amazed how easy it is to drive at the limit. The rear differential pushes you out of the corners so we'll that it's hard to believe this is a rear wheel drive vehicle.

There is a lot of fake noise in the cabin but this is something that could be easily turned off and fixed. The cars rev to the red line and sound quite amazing

Trouble was it was intermittent, so I had to keep stopping and waiting for it to roll so I could pinpoint the direction. Tracked it down, felt triumphant but horribly wide awake.

Edit: thank you for the awards

Driving southbound on the M5 before Droitwich turnoff. A row of cars were parked on the bridge over the motorway and people were taking photos.

From my dashcam: https://vimeo.com/565536736

hi so idk if it’s the same for everyone else, but there are just certain parts of each song on this album/every single (marina) song that just makes the song for me. here’s my fav feature of each m5 track;;;

1. ADIAML - the instrumental before she starts singing
2. venus fly trap - the bridge when it meets the chorus
3. mans world - witch/bitch, gay men/ L.A then lines hit super hard
4. PTP - the end when the best of the chorus speeds up
5. HEP - when the synths hit towards the end
6. New america - the prechoruses
7. pandora’s box - the chords during the chorus
8. ILYBILMM - the bridge + instrumental solo
9. Flowers - angelic vocals + simplicity of the piano
10. Goodbye - the prechoruses + the goodbyes in the chorus

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Heylo,

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