Mercedes nut got an 05 4.8is and loves it!

[MB_Fahrer]

Originally Posted by sockethead

My Girl friend pushed our 4.8 to the limit with no tire sequel or anything (Michelin's) She has more balls than I do LOL. we are constantly amazed how well it handles. She's dying to get it on the track...

Too good

Pilot Super Sports seem to be the best option for summer tires--at least for me. Expensive buggers, but they do last a while.

Take a go pro with. I will do the same when I get mine out to the track. I should have it out there sometime within the next month or so. I am waiting to get the Stoptech kit installed first.

[sockethead]

Originally Posted by MB_Fahrer

Too good

Pilot Super Sports seem to be the best option for summer tires--at least for me. Expensive buggers, but they do last a while.

Take a go pro with. I will do the same when I get mine out to the track. I should have it out there sometime within the next month or so. I am waiting to get the Stoptech kit installed first.

Yep, we've got a Go-Pro but track time will have to wait untill spring time here in the northeast.

Originally Posted by epdarks

You're planning to track your 4.8? Have you gone completely mad?

You'll chew through a set of tires and brakes in one day.

I debated an autocross, but a track day... X5 too heavy IMO.

heh, we'll find out... she's crazy like that... I don't thnk it will be too bad. The X5 is based on the 5 series

[MB_Fahrer]

Originally Posted by sockethead

Yep, we've got a Go-Pro but track time will have to wait untill spring time here in the northeast.



heh, we'll find out... she's crazy like that... I don't thnk it will be too bad. The X5 is based on the 5 series

It should be quite fun. If you haven't seen Tiff's videos, here's the 4.6is (skip to 12:00): Fifth Gear Season one episode two - full episode - Car Videos on StreetFire

Here's the 4.8is by Tiff: BMW X5 v Porsche Cayenne - Shoot-Outs - YouTube