Nick Murray's F15 X5 Review

bayareabimmer · 02-18-2016, 10:39 PM

Interesting review on the 50i from the perspective of an M4 owner.

Ninjaoz · 02-19-2016, 07:52 AM

Nice review…but turbo lag on a twin-scroll V8? seriously?

Kzang · 02-19-2016, 08:09 AM

I think lots of people will associate Turbo lag with any turbo cars regardless if it is there or not. Interestingly, my 35i stock and equipped with MPPK and RC tune has none..

r33_RGSport · 02-19-2016, 08:44 AM

I think he misunderstood the slowness of engine response on the comfort mode as a turbo lag. I think that is how BMW program the car in how to react on a sudden full throttle under comfort mode.
Turbo lag is a sudden of power burst after the engine screaming out if breath.
Of course there is a slight turbo lag, but not as bad as what he shows in the video.
Also, don't compare it to an M car where even under comfort, the way the car react is programmed differently and the DCT gives you direct response much better than automatic and even Sport Automatic.

Alan l. · 02-19-2016, 09:06 AM

I an attest that the V8TT does have more lag than the Inline 6 Turbo. That was one thing i noticed right away when I drove a 650 and then later my 550 when compared to my 535 was how there was a smidge more of a delay from when you hit the throttle before the power would come surging on.

roadkillrob · 02-19-2016, 10:51 AM

He also needs to use the heated steering wheel so he doesn't have to drive with winter gloves on!

stewy604 · 02-19-2016, 01:14 PM

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Originally Posted by roadkillrob

He also needs to use the heated steering wheel so he doesn't have to drive with winter gloves on!

Hahaha!

elisiX · 02-19-2016, 07:31 PM

lol that is what I noticed aswell.

02-18-2016, 10:39 PM	#1
bayareabimmer Private 60 Rep 89 Posts Drives: '16 X5 ; '16 750i; '15 S550 Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Palo Alto,CA iTrader: (0)	Nick Murray's F15 X5 Review Interesting review on the 50i from the perspective of an M4 owner.
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Ninjaoz Major 79 Rep 1,123 Posts Drives: E39 540i, E90 320d,F15 30d Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Melbourne iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 BMW 320d [10.00]	Nice review…but turbo lag on a twin-scroll V8? seriously?
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Kzang Major General 3237 Rep 5,066 Posts Drives: 2015 X5 35i Msport SG Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: East Coast iTrader: (0)	I think lots of people will associate Turbo lag with any turbo cars regardless if it is there or not. Interestingly, my 35i stock and equipped with MPPK and RC tune has none.. __________________ 2015 F15 X5 35i Msport Space Grey M Performance parts MPPK, MPE
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r33_RGSport General 12908 Rep 18,682 Posts Drives: G09 XM, G05 X5 40, 991.2 T Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: So. Cal iTrader: (6)	I think he misunderstood the slowness of engine response on the comfort mode as a turbo lag. I think that is how BMW program the car in how to react on a sudden full throttle under comfort mode. Turbo lag is a sudden of power burst after the engine screaming out if breath. Of course there is a slight turbo lag, but not as bad as what he shows in the video. Also, don't compare it to an M car where even under comfort, the way the car react is programmed differently and the DCT gives you direct response much better than automatic and even Sport Automatic. __________________ Email:sales@rgsport.com \| IG:RGSport_USA \| Web:RGSportShop.com SPRING Sale!! 04/01 - 04/15 - Code: "SPRING2024" MSS • iSweep • RaceChip • Sterckenn • AutoTecknic • Akrapovic • Vossen Wheels • Eventuri Active Autowerke • KW • H&R • Ohlins • Remus • and more...
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Alan l. Major General 5425 Rep 8,800 Posts Drives: 2020 F95 X5M Competition Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: United States iTrader: (9)	I an attest that the V8TT does have more lag than the Inline 6 Turbo. That was one thing i noticed right away when I drove a 650 and then later my 550 when compared to my 535 was how there was a smidge more of a delay from when you hit the throttle before the power would come surging on. __________________
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