This 550 Is Mine
10-17-2005, 05:56 AM
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Awesome! Mine is at the VPC and should be at the dealer any day now...the wait is killing me... 
:'( 
10-17-2005, 06:40 AM
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[quote name='Rudy' date='Oct 16 2005, 05:30 PM']
tachyon, if you take an engine picture from the same angle as the ones in the following link, it's likely that Lomag will put it up as the 550 example...
[quote name='Rudy' date='Oct 16 2005, 05:30 PM']
tachyon - brother, your write-up brought tears to my eyes as well... :'(
Seriously, what a description of your first experience. I'm really happy for you. It makes me want to go out right now and put in my order, but I'll wait a few more weeks until they're actualy here at the dealership to see and touch and - especially - until I get all my questions answered. I will be posting what I want on the Parts, Accessories and Mods forum and will be soliciting your (y'alls) input sometime this week. I KNOW what I want - just need some input from those of you who already have the options I'm not sold on yet...
I have pictures of a 550 engine out of the car - from many angles. I took the pictures myself at the Dingolfing plant last Friday. I'll see about posting them later today - or sometime this week. This engine is on a stand at the Visitor's Center. It has the auto tranny, but it's a wonderful way to see it - from every angle. I went nuts with the camera.
Congratulations again on your 550i and best of luck with it. I KNOW how it went together - I saw the whole process last Friday. The tolerances are 0.15mm all around. Do you know how small that is? a 15th of a millimeter??? And it's measured by laser so there's no error. It's fascinating.
Best Regards,
Santiago
tachyon, if you take an engine picture from the same angle as the ones in the following link, it's likely that Lomag will put it up as the 550 example...
[quote name='Rudy' date='Oct 16 2005, 05:30 PM']
tachyon - brother, your write-up brought tears to my eyes as well... :'(
Seriously, what a description of your first experience. I'm really happy for you. It makes me want to go out right now and put in my order, but I'll wait a few more weeks until they're actualy here at the dealership to see and touch and - especially - until I get all my questions answered. I will be posting what I want on the Parts, Accessories and Mods forum and will be soliciting your (y'alls) input sometime this week. I KNOW what I want - just need some input from those of you who already have the options I'm not sold on yet...
I have pictures of a 550 engine out of the car - from many angles. I took the pictures myself at the Dingolfing plant last Friday. I'll see about posting them later today - or sometime this week. This engine is on a stand at the Visitor's Center. It has the auto tranny, but it's a wonderful way to see it - from every angle. I went nuts with the camera.
Congratulations again on your 550i and best of luck with it. I KNOW how it went together - I saw the whole process last Friday. The tolerances are 0.15mm all around. Do you know how small that is? a 15th of a millimeter??? And it's measured by laser so there's no error. It's fascinating.
Best Regards,
Santiago
10-17-2005, 04:43 PM
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YA post the pics of the 550 engine ya? I would love to see them. In High res please so i can see all the details!
10-17-2005, 07:14 PM
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My Ride: 2008 M5 -- Exterior: Silverstone, Interior: Black. Fully Loaded. That just about sums it up! :-)
Wow!!! 
Congrats on the new family addition!
What a sweet ride!
-Tony
Congrats on the new family addition!
What a sweet ride!
-Tony
10-18-2005, 09:16 AM
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Very cool, awsome pics! CONGRATULATIONS 
10-18-2005, 09:47 AM
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Originally Posted by EBMCS03' date='Oct 18 2005, 02:43 AM
YA post the pics of the 550 engine ya? I would love to see them. In High res please so i can see all the details!?
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I think they look pretty good as they are - I just previewed the post - but let me know if you'd like a full-size shot of any.
Notice that the cover is different as on the delivered 550s - don't know why - I didn't ask.
On the last shot, look over my left ear on the background - the three vertical flags plus the BMW logo flag - you can see 5, 6, and 7 on them. That's what they build there.
Enjoy.
Santiago
PS. If you live in Germany or can make it here, make it a point to do the tour. It's awesome.
10-18-2005, 10:29 AM
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Where did ya get the 550i from what dealer, I go to Bill Jacobs in Naperville they have a 550i on hold for me there. Great service there, just wondering where ya picked it up at. It looks great too nice ride and i too am very happy for you.
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