UK's First M6 Competition Package and Review

[scottc]

Andrew,

Stunning car mate, one of the nicest you had. Love the colour and the interior is something very special indeed.

Great write up as usual, looking forward to the 335d review :-)

Scott

[M_Power_Fan]

I'm also really unhappy with the typical BMW paint finish - the level of orange peel is truly shocking. I had this (but even worse) on a new M3 a couple of years ago and I took the brave decision to have it wet sanded, after which it looked exceptional. I'll need to be feeling very brave to do this again on the M6!

i have to agree. the paint jobs on todays BMW (and others of course) is a joke

[Alpine F31]

Originally Posted by conolulu

*scrolls down just for pics*

+1

The car is soooooooooooooooooo beautiful

[Keanu111]

Very beautiful car! Great pick-up! Great taste!

[ONEOF40 FS M3]

Good info about the CP...Beautiful car...Congrats!

[kgroschi]

Originally Posted by ozboygb

I picked up my new CP M6 GC last weekend .. traded 13 M5 specifically for the CP and ceramics.

This isn't just a minor upgrade but a major step up in dynamics, ride, feel and control. The ceramics are also so much better than the standard. (I noticed the same improvement when I changed my 911 to ceramics)

Still running the car in but even sticking to the 5,500 rpm limit you can feel the difference just pulling away from the dealership. I went for a drive through the Malibu canyons on Labor Day - this drives so much "smaller" than the M5

I have been an M5 guy for 20 years now and this is the best sorted M we have had since the E39 (and I think it is even better than that)

can't wait to have it run in

Interesting. I am just curious about the ceramic brakes. Everyone usually says ceramics are a complete waste of money and that they perform just as well as normal steel brakes and that you have to warm them up to work properly. Even in the Porsche cup for example they use steel brakes. So I am wondering if what you feel is just a impression or if it's because of the bigger brakes in general.

Anyways. congrats. M6 GC is the best car out there!

[TPYD]

Congrats on the new car man!

[ChrisNich117]

Beautiful, but every time I see a British spec car I always think back to Caddy Shack on how the judge tells Tie to get the steering wheel over to where it belongs hahaha. Enjoy!

[essex_lad]

wow lovely car I would have one any day. interiors are getting so much better on the bmw's now as well

[jengleco]

I wish my car had the ceramics. I feel like steel brakes are weak and not the right equipment for such a heavy powerful car.

To the other CP M6GC owners: does your traction control constantly flicker every time you you do anything besides mellow driving?

[bimmerjph]

Thats great to hear the steering is a lot better.

[positiveions]

All i can say is "WOW". This thing is just beautiful. Congrats.

[deadlyrhythm]

Originally Posted by GB///M3

stunning car mate! but the steering wheel is on the wrong side

Must be a defective unit!

[Palmnuts]

Originally Posted by H.I.T

Could you please share your experience on keeping the leather clean?

Wipe with a water based leather cleaner once every couple of weeks. And thats it

Originally Posted by mstmng

i know amazing detailers, who will change your exterior to INSANELY WOW conditions
PM if you need info

hate orange peel as well

Cheers - I'll send you a message if I have the balls to get it done

Originally Posted by EvenKeel

You honestly aren't missing much with the touch controller. I have it on my '14 F30. It allows for alphanumeric searches, but, the reality is that by the time you input the letters/nos, you could have already scrolled the wheel and got to your desired input.

Is it cool, yes. Could it be implemented further and become more useful over time, yes. Are you missing much now, No.

Thanks for that....I've got over the disappointment now but that makes me feel better. I'm looking at replacing the missus's E350 CDi Coupe for an M135i and they're even fitting iDrive tocuh in the 1 series now

Originally Posted by IancoleTX

The comp pack wheels look 100% better on the M6 than they do on the M5. Beautiful car man, enjoy.

After nearly not going for them, I now actually think they look better than the normal 20" wheels - in real life they give it such good stance as they're so heavily concave'd at the rear and are even wider than the 20" 343M's

Originally Posted by scottc

Andrew,

Stunning car mate, one of the nicest you had. Love the colour and the interior is something very special indeed.

Great write up as usual, looking forward to the 335d review :-)

Scott

Thanks mate, long time no speak but I have now also posted in the ususal place, with details of my temporary smoker that I had over the summer, an old e39 M5

Originally Posted by kgroschi

Interesting. I am just curious about the ceramic brakes. Everyone usually says ceramics are a complete waste of money and that they perform just as well as normal steel brakes and that you have to warm them up to work properly. Even in the Porsche cup for example they use steel brakes. So I am wondering if what you feel is just a impression or if it's because of the bigger brakes in general.

Anyways. congrats. M6 GC is the best car out there!

I can only assume that any negative comments about how ceramics perform in real life are from people who've simply have not driven BMW's ceramic system or have some other agenda.

I can confirm these are outrageously powerful and effective in all circumstances (and being in the UK, during the last week I've had hot, wet and today, much colder weather). Theres none of the negative aspects that I've read about in other cars (Porsche included) such as initial delay's when pushing the brake pedal, poor response when cold, unprogressive nature or unwanted noise. I can only assume this was characteristic of earlier ceramic systems as none of this is present in my car.

Also, the brakes are only marginally bigger than standard so don't think that size is the reason for the performance.

Originally Posted by jengleco

To the other CP M6GC owners: does your traction control constantly flicker every time you you do anything besides mellow driving?

Yes, this happens a lot!

Originally Posted by bimmerjph

Thats great to hear the steering is a lot better.

Yes, it's one of the most noticeable improvements! Night and day with my MY12 and in particular, the extra responsiveness (so you need to turn the wheel less) is the best improvement.


And to all the jokers who claim my steering wheel is on the wrong side .....I'm afraid you'll find it's definitely on the 'RIGHT' side (in more ways than one!).

[pkimM3r]

very nice car....what wheels are on the M5 on the dealer lot? Those look good from that limited angle.

[Sherj]

Mod #1: Golf tee mod

[sebaflex]

congrats on the car. it looks amazing in blue!

[uhn2000]

Great review and combo of colors!

[Luminor513]

Stunning, great color combo, love the valved exhaust.

[M5007]

Looks great. Love the color combo

[jrah]

Brilliant review as ever, of a fantastic car!

The detail on them photos is sublime!!

[aussiem3]

You're one lucky person. Well done!