Just got call from dealership - my ordered car just came in

[dReWpY]

whats this M button ?

[fnfalman]

Originally Posted by drewpy

whats this M button ?

Look at the steering wheel picture and on the right spoke, you'll see a button that said "M" on it. It releases the full 500-HP as opposed to the default setting of 400-HP. Stupid feature, but some idiot at BMW thought that it was cool, I suppose. Something to justify the "M" emblem.

[z06boy]

The "button" seems like a stupid gimmick to me. In the AMG's or the Porsche Turbo cars you just mash the right foot and go.

Don't get me wrong...I like the M car alot overall...wish I could get one...just think this button is sort of well...stupid.

[Dave]

Originally Posted by z06boy

The "button" seems like a stupid gimmick to me. In the AMG's or the Porsche Turbo cars you just mash the right foot and go.

Don't get me wrong...I like the M car alot overall...wish I could get one...just think this button is sort of well...stupid.

reminds me of the 90's ZR1, key had two ignition positions. the one cut half the injectors and the other one gave you full power at the price of a huge yellow full power light lol

[marko138]

Nice rig. Love the color.

[Carolina]

hott car mane

congrats

[z06boy]

Originally Posted by Dave

reminds me of the 90's ZR1, key had two ignition positions. the one cut half the injectors and the other one gave you full power at the price of a huge yellow full power light lol

Well actually if I'm not mistaken it actually had a "valet switch" that could be locked that detuned/limited the car to 250 hp so you could limit the hp for a valet parking your car or anyone else you left it with so they couldn't take it out and dog it or wreck it. To me that's not really a bad idea but just a button that anyone can push ? Come on...I just don't get that at all.

Don't get me wrong...the M6 is a much nicer car but I think the button is a useless gimmick that's all.

I don't really get the power setting swithches on the GSXR's either and now I hear the 09 R1 will have one...*rolling eyes*.

[Dnyce]

Originally Posted by z06boy

I don't really get the power setting swithches on the GSXR's either and now I hear the 09 R1 will have one...*rolling eyes*.

for idiots.

[PhiSig1071]

Originally Posted by z06boy

Well actually if I'm not mistaken it actually had a "valet switch" that could be locked that detuned/limited the car to 250 hp so you could limit the hp for a valet parking your car or anyone else you left it with so they couldn't take it out and dog it or wreck it. To me that's not really a bad idea but just a button that anyone can push ? Come on...I just don't get that at all.

Don't get me wrong...the M6 is a much nicer car but I think the button is a useless gimmick that's all.

I don't really get the power setting swithches on the GSXR's either and now I hear the 09 R1 will have one...*rolling eyes*.

Originally Posted by Dnyce

for idiots.

Nope. It's so the race bikes can have adjustable power mapping and traction control. They can't have it unless the stock bikes have it too.

[ceo012384]

Nice ride. Love those cars.

And you're right, you can get them super cheap right now.

And thank you for not getting one of those pansy-fake-manual-trannys