Will X5 M60i get faster after 300 miles?

DjpeakSD · 11-05-2023, 03:01 PM

Hey guys! Just ordered a pretty much fully loaded M60i and was a little underwhelmed duringour first drive (power wise). We are coming from an Audi SQ7 which is also a twin turbo V8, but sounds much better and feels like our Audi has more torque, even though the X5 has bigger numbers on paper. I realize the X5 is limited for the first few hundred miles but what does that mean? Is it just a lower redline or is power actually limited? Just looking for some feedback from the group.
Thanks,

Jesse

cobramite · 11-05-2023, 03:14 PM

Yes.
I am at 1,500 miles on my M60i and can tell you this thing rips. It is faster and has more torque than my M50i did and that X5 was quite strong.
I think you will be very satisfied with the power from your new S68 TTV8 as the miles roll up.
Good luck with the new ride and enjoy.

jad03060 · 11-05-2023, 04:17 PM

Abide by the break-in rules listed in the manual, and yes, it takes time to fully seat everything for optimum performance.

Turbos act like a muffler, then add the mufflers. Much of the sound you hear is synthetic, and that can be adjusted, at least a little bit through software.

roamio · 11-05-2023, 04:35 PM

Oh yes, it will get faster - much faster. Just don;t forget that you need to follow 1200mi break-in period.

maguir2 · 11-05-2023, 07:52 PM

You have full power since the beginning.

DjpeakSD · 11-05-2023, 07:58 PM

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Originally Posted by maguir2

You have full power since the beginning.

Well RPM's are limited so I know that's not true.

eelnoraa · 11-05-2023, 08:00 PM

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Originally Posted by DjpeakSD

Well RPM's are limited so I know that's not true.

There is a soft limiter for M60i?

parky1215 · 11-05-2023, 08:05 PM

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Originally Posted by eelnoraa

There is a soft limiter for M60i?

Yes, you cannot rev past 4k rpm first few hundreds mile.

DjpeakSD · 11-05-2023, 08:05 PM

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Originally Posted by eelnoraa

There is a soft limiter for M60i?

It only let's you take it up 5K RPM or so right not.

Blue87 · 11-05-2023, 08:09 PM

Did the break-in process change from the M50i to the M60i? Up to 1200 mi you had to keep below a certain RPM, then up to 2400 mi you had to keep it below another threshold or avoid full-throtte and max RPMs. It's nothing like the full M, but there was something. The biggest takeaways are to avoid full-throttle and max RPMs. Even the brake pads had a break in process.

TurtleBoy · 11-05-2023, 08:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Blue87

Did the break-in process change from the M50i to the M60i? Up to 1200 mi you had to keep below a certain RPM, then up to 2400 mi you had to keep it below another threshold or avoid full-throtte and max RPMs. It's nothing like the full M, but there was something. The biggest takeaways are to avoid full-throttle and max RPMs. Even the brake pads had a break in process.

The power is limited the first 310 miles or so and then is fully available but the break-in should be followed. As far as I know, it is the same as it was for the M50i.

aaaaaaaaaz · 11-05-2023, 08:32 PM

Why not do a drag race style comparison?

BMWApp · 11-10-2023, 09:15 PM

I got a 2024 X5 M60i a couple months ago. The break-in period is for the first 300 miles that you own the X5, not the first 300 on the odometer. My X5 had 25 miles on it so the engine didn’t get fully unlocked until 325 miles. Basically, you won’t be able to rev the engine past 4k RPMs initially, but you will notice that limit increase as you add miles to the odometer. By the time you have driven the car 300 miles, that restriction will be lifted. I was told by my dealer that this type of break-in is new in 2024 and so far is only on the X5 M60i. The 1200 mile break-in still applies for the M cars. I hope the helps answer the OP’s question.

TurtleBoy · 11-10-2023, 09:54 PM

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Originally Posted by BMWApp

I got a 2024 X5 M60i a couple months ago. The break-in period is for the first 300 miles that you own the X5, not the first 300 on the odometer. My X5 had 25 miles on it so the engine didn’t get fully unlocked until 325 miles. Basically, you won’t be able to rev the engine past 4k RPMs initially, but you will notice that limit increase as you add miles to the odometer. By the time you have driven the car 300 miles, that restriction will be lifted. I was told by my dealer that this type of break-in is new in 2024 and so far is only on the X5 M60i. The 1200 mile break-in still applies for the M cars. I hope the helps answer the OP’s question.

Just for clarity, the break-in period is 1,200 miles not 300. The 300 miles refers to the period when the rpm's are limited by software.

BMWApp · 11-10-2023, 10:24 PM

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Originally Posted by TurtleBoy

Just for clarity, the break-in period is 1,200 miles not 300. The 300 miles refers to the period when the rpm's are limited by software.

Right, I guess I got my terminology wrong. But there is no break-in period for the X5 M60i at least.

TurtleBoy · 11-10-2023, 11:41 PM

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Originally Posted by BMWApp

Right, I guess I got my terminology wrong. But there is no break-in period for the X5 M60i at least.

That is not correct, there is a break-in period for the M60i. I posted it earlier in this thread.

BMWApp · 11-10-2023, 11:50 PM

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Originally Posted by TurtleBoy

That is not correct, there is a break-in period for the M60i. I posted it earlier in this thread.

Well then we can agree to disagree. I got my information from my dealer so I’ll go with that.

TurtleBoy · 11-10-2023, 11:57 PM

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Originally Posted by BMWApp

Well then we can agree to disagree. I got my information from my dealer so I’ll go with that.

LOL. Okay, if he really said that (which I doubt) you can tell your dealer that he has no clue what he is talking about. You would be much better off reading the owners manual and the information that BMW provides. Are you sure he wasn't referring to the break-in service?

BMWApp · 11-11-2023, 12:05 AM

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Originally Posted by TurtleBoy

LOL. Okay, you can tell your dealer that he has no clue what he is talking about. You would be much better off reading the owners manual and the information that BMW provides.

I don’t know why you are getting so pissy about this break-in period. The OP asked a question and I replied with what my dealer told me. Get over it. No need to be a dick about it.

TurtleBoy · 11-11-2023, 12:12 AM

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Originally Posted by BMWApp

I don’t know why you are getting so pissy about this break-in period. The OP asked a question and I replied with what my dealer told me. Get over it. No need to be a dick about it.

People come to this forum to get information. When folks post incorrect/false information it does no one any good so it must be corrected. While just about anyone reading your posts will know that it is bad information there is a chance someone will not so it needs to be corrected.

eelnoraa · 11-11-2023, 12:15 AM

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Originally Posted by BMWApp

Well then we can agree to disagree. I got my information from my dealer so I’ll go with that.

Your dealer is wrong. It is even in car’s manual, pleases read that. You probably should wonder how many other things they get wrong if they don’t even know the simple statement in the official bmw manual.

mmm50i · 11-11-2023, 12:31 AM

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Originally Posted by BMWApp

Well then we can agree to disagree. I got my information from my dealer so I’ll go with that.

You should go with what it states in your manual. For the 2024 M60i, it’s page 310. 1200mi is the break-in period.

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BMWApp First Lieutenant 224 Rep 327 Posts Drives: 2024 X5 M60i, 2015 435i Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Charlotte, NC iTrader: (2)	I got a 2024 X5 M60i a couple months ago. The break-in period is for the first 300 miles that you own the X5, not the first 300 on the odometer. My X5 had 25 miles on it so the engine didn’t get fully unlocked until 325 miles. Basically, you won’t be able to rev the engine past 4k RPMs initially, but you will notice that limit increase as you add miles to the odometer. By the time you have driven the car 300 miles, that restriction will be lifted. I was told by my dealer that this type of break-in is new in 2024 and so far is only on the X5 M60i. The 1200 mile break-in still applies for the M cars. I hope the helps answer the OP’s question. __________________ 2019 X3 M40i Alpine White/Black Vernasca stock 2015 435i Alpine White/Black Dakota FTP chargepipe, Dinan intercooler, M Performance exhaust, Carbahn Stage 2 tune
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