[StitChES37]

If you are definitively NEVER going to track your car is there a reason to get the M Drive Professional option? The website "options" description says it includes:

• 10-stage M Traction Control
• M Drift Analyzer
• M Laptimer

I didn't select the option as I'll never track my car.

However, seeing some recent videos, seems there are additional M Hybrid modes from which to choose, as well as a "boost" function by pulling the left paddle.

Anyone aware of the functionality of these, and if these would be helpful for normal (albeit spirited) driving?

[ctelimad]

For 900 dollar i woll definitely have it just for fomo

[Moewron]

Yeah, it's such a small % of the cost of the car; I'm definitely doing it for the two extra drive modes, and I won't ever track my car, either.

[ctelimad]

Yes i ordered it with my car mainly for boost function (although no hp added) but can be useful on certain situations

[StitChES37]

Yea... at the time I placed the order I deliberately avoided anything that might 'encourage' me to play around with drifting it...

but am curious about this Boost function and now am having massive FOMO.... car just entered production on Friday, but from the looks of it it hasn't actually 'started' mfg... so I've pinged my rep to see if it can be added... though am now doubtful....

[raym3cs]

I also selected the M Drive professional
I didn't select the M driver's package. Which also extends the top speed 190mph

[M6-Coupe]

As others said for a 120k order, only 0.75% worth to have.

[ctelimad]

Originally Posted by M6-Coupe

As others said for a 120k order, only 0.75% worth to have.

BTW i see you own an M8
Are u getting the m5?
I have m8 coupe and i had m8 (conv for 3 years and coupe for 2 years) for total of 5 years now and i am switching to g90 but i am not 100% sure of my decision lol
I am just bored of the m8 interior and i want a change otherwise it is a great car

I though getting an M4 but after driving it i wanted the V8 (the s58 lacks torque down low)

[M6-Coupe]

Originally Posted by ctelimad

BTW i see you own an M8
Are u getting the m5?
I have m8 coupe and i had m8 (conv for 3 years and coupe for 2 years) for total of 5 yesrs now and i am switxhing to g90 but i am not 100% sure of my decision lol
I am just bored of the m8 interior and i wsnt a change otherwise it is a great car

I though getting an M4 but after driving it i wanted the V8 (the s58 lacks torque down low)

Well I’m not going to get G90.
I had 2020 M8 for about 42 months following by debating between 2025 M4CX and 2024 M8CC ended up to M8 after driving the M4 I had placed the order arrived LOL.
I’m still in love with M8 and I think this is the car I would keep for next 3-4 years untill next 6/8 generation comes😊
TBH I like my M8 interior. It is Beige Leather/Alcantara.

[ctelimad]

Originally Posted by M6-Coupe

Well I’m not going to get G90.
I had 2020 M8 for about 42 months following by debating between 2025 M4CX and 2024 M8CC ended up to M8 after driving the M4 I had placed the order arrived LOL.
I’m still in love with M8 and I think this is the car I would keep for next 3-4 years untill next 6/8 generation comes😊
TBH I like my M8 interior. It is Beige Leather/Alcantara.

Nice interior
I have similar interior but no BW (i had it on previous conv and it is a must)
My wife drives an X5 and when i drive them back ro back i feel i need an upgrade although the idrive 7 is more friendly and easy to use but the 8.5 is not that bad just it needs time to get used to
I hope the M5 drives well and better then on paper (i think the EV part fills the small turbo lag on the m8 and that makes the M5 more appealing then the previous gen m5)
Waiting for the reviews in 2 days

[Moewron]

I'm sure people will correct me if I'm wrong, but I believe Boost comes with the M-driver package for US$2500 (along with speed limit increase and a trip to the track), not M Drive Professional ($900).

[raym3cs]

Originally Posted by Moewron

I'm sure people will correct me if I'm wrong, but I believe Boost comes with the M-driver package for US$2500 (along with speed limit increase and a trip to the track), not M Drive Professional ($900).

in this video it is explained that BOOST mode comes with M Drive Pro

[ctelimad]

Originally Posted by Moewron

I'm sure people will correct me if I'm wrong, but I believe Boost comes with the M-driver package for US$2500 (along with speed limit increase and a trip to the track), not M Drive Professional ($900).

it is the Mdriver professional (900) not the M driver package

[Moewron]

That's a no-brainer, then.

So the driver's package is ONLY upping the top speed limit and then the driving class? Not sure that's worth it (in the US), particularly if doing a PCD. That'd save me some money I'd rather put elsewhere.

F/u question- can that speed limit be adjusted aftermarket?

[subterFUSE]

Originally Posted by Moewron

F/u question- can that speed limit be adjusted aftermarket?

Traditionally, engine tunes can increase the top speed limiter.

But the M Driver Pack gives you the 190 limit without risking warranty.

[StitChES37]

Originally Posted by raym3cs

in this video it is explained that BOOST mode comes with M Drive Pro

Thanks for sharing - yea, this is the video I saw that made me realize the boost came with this M Drive Pro.

Even after watching though, I'm not clear on what exactly BOOST does...

Maybe I'm being daft, but no additional HP... so acceleration should be the same regardless of if you use the BOOST mode, right? Is it more about how the power is delivered? e.g., sharper throttle response?

[Moewron]

From what I gathered, it essentially gets the car ready to have the accelerator floored... so it adjusts all the settings to their sportiest, including throttle response. She's also said (I can't remember if it was in this video) that the electric motor may work against the engine, placing a load on it that then shuts off when the boost is released. Who knows.

[DocWeatherington]

Originally Posted by StitChES37

If you are definitively NEVER going to track your car is there a reason to get the M Drive Professional option? The website "options" description says it includes:

10-stage M Traction Control
M Drift Analyzer
M Laptimer


I didn't select the option as I'll never track my car.

However, seeing some recent videos, seems there are additional M Hybrid modes from which to choose, as well as a "boost" function by pulling the left paddle.

Anyone aware of the functionality of these, and if these would be helpful for normal (albeit spirited) driving?

10 stage could be useful in the winter if your dealing with snow. Never mind if you desire more freedom on public roads.


Also bear in mind resale these are in the grand scheme cheap options that folks on the used car market may look for.

[DocWeatherington]

Originally Posted by Moewron

That's a no-brainer, then.

So the driver's package is ONLY upping the top speed limit and then the driving class? Not sure that's worth it (in the US), particularly if doing a PCD. That'd save me some money I'd rather put elsewhere.

F/u question- can that speed limit be adjusted aftermarket?

It's actually not a bad deal a full day at PDC, 1 day M school is 1750 bucks. If your leasing it's even less as your not paying the full price over the term of the lease.

No it CANNOT be coded in after it leaves factory by bmw, only option would be to have your ECUs after market reprogrammed and likely void warranty.

So if it's something you want get it.. the one day school is fully worth the price of entry

[DocWeatherington]

Originally Posted by StitChES37

Thanks for sharing - yea, this is the video I saw that made me realize the boost came with this M Drive Pro.

Even after watching though, I'm not clear on what exactly BOOST does...

Maybe I'm being daft, but no additional HP... so acceleration should be the same regardless of if you use the BOOST mode, right? Is it more about how the power is delivered? e.g., sharper throttle response?

My understanding is it sets everything up to go full ham..similar to using launch control but just full power now. I know the EV side can turn off and on right now... and go full send from rpm 0.

[Moewron]

Originally Posted by DocWeatherington

My understanding is it sets everything up to go full ham..similar to using launch control but just full power now. I know the EV side can turn off and on right now... and go full send from rpm 0.

"FULLHAM" would be an awesome license plate

[StitChES37]

Looking at the various reviews, I am starting to wonder if “BOOST” is a bit of a gimmick.

If someone had M2 button programmed to be “FULLHAM” (love it, btw), what’s the difference of just pushing the M2 button? If anything it seems slightly slower to hold down the paddle for a couple seconds then wait another second or so for boost to engage….

What am I missing?