M-Button Overuse

AngelinIsRich08 · 03-18-2011, 07:07 PM

I own an X5M and use the M-button about 75% of all drives. I was wondering if there's a such thing as overusing the M button. I never redline the car and rarely exceed 4k rpm, but in M Mode the car just feels and works so much better that if I'm not on it I feel bummed so I just press it. Lol.

devo · 03-18-2011, 08:58 PM

No and why would you never exceed 4k nor hit redline?

AngelinIsRich08 · 03-18-2011, 09:00 PM

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Originally Posted by devo

No and why would you never exceed 4k nor hit redline?

It's not that I don't want to, it's more of a I never get the need to exceed 4 or 5 rpm.

1Cyrus · 03-18-2011, 09:05 PM

I red line just pulling out of my garage...its a fucking bimmer...its made to red line!!! Call the bimmer police!

ssabripo · 03-18-2011, 09:11 PM

using the M-mode and not redlining is like going to the best argentinian churrasqueria and just eating a salad.

B R A N D X® · 03-18-2011, 09:52 PM

Sometimes I think people are so bored in the 21st Century that they'll just ask the world any question that pops into their heads......including those they must already know the answer to.

I vote for having to pass a test before gaining access to the internet.

chili cheese · 03-18-2011, 10:22 PM

Dude, redline the car, drive it like you stole it, or give it to me and I'll treat her right.

cole328 · 03-19-2011, 07:20 AM

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Originally Posted by B R A N D X®

Sometimes I think people are so bored in the 21st Century that they'll just ask the world any question that pops into their heads......including those they must already know the answer to.

I vote for having to pass a test before gaining access to the internet.

word...

mdosu · 03-19-2011, 07:23 AM

M-Button is simply a saved setting on the car for suspension, traction control and throttle response, how can you possibly over use the features given to you on the car?

SUB-ZERO · 03-19-2011, 07:37 AM

I am in ///M mode every drive. Once the car warms up...it is M time!

-SZ

J BONE · 03-19-2011, 08:01 AM

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Originally Posted by 1Cyrus

I red line just pulling out of my garage...its a fucking bimmer...its made to red line!!! Call the bimmer police!

MMMorish · 03-19-2011, 09:52 AM

If I could find a way to have the M button already engaged each time I start the car, I would use it. I don't think I ever drive it without the M mode on.

lve2xlr8 · 03-19-2011, 10:49 AM

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Originally Posted by AngelinIsRich08

It's not that I don't want to, it's more of a I never get the need to exceed 4 or 5 rpm.

Why did you buy the M then? These are the driver's bmw is catering to now

AngelinIsRich08 · 03-19-2011, 11:26 AM

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Originally Posted by lve2xlr8

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Originally Posted by AngelinIsRich08

It's not that I don't want to, it's more of a I never get the need to exceed 4 or 5 rpm.

Why did you buy the M then? These are the driver's bmw is catering to now

Haha. I love the aesthetics and accelerations of the M's.

991GT3 · 03-19-2011, 11:27 AM

I dont think its such a silly question. Why did BMW putting freakin M button in there anyways? Why not just have it running optimally from the go? It's not so bad in the SUVs because it doesn't change that much but when I owned an M6 if I didn't presss the M button it was a complete dog. The point is its a performance vehicle why default to all these hobbled settings?

Brosef · 03-19-2011, 12:18 PM

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Originally Posted by B R A N D X®

Sometimes I think people are so bored in the 21st Century that they'll just ask the world any question that pops into their heads......including those they must already know the answer to.

I vote for having to pass a test before gaining access to the internet.

lol, I like the way you think.

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I dont think its such a silly question. Why did BMW putting freakin M button in there anyways? Why not just have it running optimally from the go? It's not so bad in the SUVs because it doesn't change that much but when I owned an M6 if I didn't presss the M button it was a complete dog. The point is its a performance vehicle why default to all these hobbled settings?

several reasons. to name just a few: gas mileage, comfort and a less sensitive throttle is easier to be smooth with.

SchnellM3 · 03-19-2011, 12:46 PM

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Originally Posted by chili cheese

Dude, redline the car, drive it like you stole it, or give it to me and I'll treat her right.

You need to slap her around a bit make her work for you. Show her whose in control

991GT3 · 03-19-2011, 02:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Brosef

:s

several reasons. to name just a few: gas mileage, comfort and a less sensitive throttle is easier to be smooth with.

Gas mileage doesn't change much, its a performance car so defaulting to lame settings is annoying, and throttle sensitivity doesn't change much.

Like I said it's not that big of a deal of the SUVs because there's not much of a difference but on M6/M5s its just stupid.

muwarrior07 · 03-19-2011, 04:14 PM

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Originally Posted by 1Cyrus

I red line just pulling out of my garage...its a fucking bimmer...its made to red line!!! Call the bimmer police!

Yeah bro, treat the car like crap, no need for it to warm up, it's a M DUDE!!!

Everyone sounds so cool on the internet

IvanTheRich · 03-20-2011, 12:44 AM

I own an X5M and am constantly in M mode... I don't think it hurts the car which I'm guessing is your question. Maybe the fuel economy gets suckier but that's about it...

quiksi · 03-20-2011, 09:54 AM

lol, I redline the car fairly frequently but usually forget to even use the M button

Cdnrockies · 03-20-2011, 10:24 AM

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Originally Posted by AngelinIsRich08

I own an X5M and use the M-button about 75% of all drives. I was wondering if there's a such thing as overusing the M button. I never redline the car and rarely exceed 4k rpm, but in M Mode the car just feels and works so much better that if I'm not on it I feel bummed so I just press it. Lol.

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Originally Posted by IvanTheRich

I own an X5M and am constantly in M mode... I don't think it hurts the car which I'm guessing is your question. Maybe the fuel economy gets suckier but that's about it...

Troll alert.

http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=503938

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SUB-ZERO Lieutenant Colonel 294 Rep 1,709 Posts Drives: 2018 M2 + Spur, DB11, F12, X5 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: VA iTrader: (0)	I am in ///M mode every drive. Once the car warms up...it is M time! -SZ
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991GT3 Captain 92 Rep 885 Posts Drives: Ford Raptor Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: North Dakota iTrader: (0)	I dont think its such a silly question. Why did BMW putting freakin M button in there anyways? Why not just have it running optimally from the go? It's not so bad in the SUVs because it doesn't change that much but when I owned an M6 if I didn't presss the M button it was a complete dog. The point is its a performance vehicle why default to all these hobbled settings? __________________ -2016 Macan Turbo(GF vehicle) -2017 Ford Raptor
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IvanTheRich Banned 3 Rep 2 Posts Drives: 2011 X5M Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Missouri iTrader: (0)	I own an X5M and am constantly in M mode... I don't think it hurts the car which I'm guessing is your question. Maybe the fuel economy gets suckier but that's about it...
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quiksi Captain 75 Rep 903 Posts Drives: E90 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Houston, TX iTrader: (1) Garage List 2018 Toyota Tundra ... [0.00] 2011.5 E90 M3 [0.00]	lol, I redline the car fairly frequently but usually forget to even use the M button __________________ 2011 E90 M3 6mt AW/Speed Cloth - ZCP, Moonroof, non-iDrive - PCD 12/9/10 Painted reflectors, matte black grills/gills, Deansbimmer Belly Pan, DEI Alarm, Homelink/compass retrofit, Passport MAX2 Hardwire, GP Thunder 8500K, modmy3 LED interior, Dinan Mufflers, HRE P40 19" Satin Charcoal, Michelin PS4S
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