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09-16-2005, 08:42 AM
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My Ride: 2005 530i (Silver-Gray, Gray Lthr., Anthracite Maple) with Steptronic, Prem. Pkg., Logic 7, Xenons & Chrome factory wheels.
Originally Posted by amigo525' date='Sep 15 2005, 09:33 AM
The guy at the dealer told me that the configuration for my new 525 is about the same as a 530 2004 in term of power....is that true?
As you probably know, the new 525i uses the same basic 3.0L engine that's in the new 530i. Germancarfans.com has an excellent 12-page article on the new engine, including photos of the manufacturing process.
Enjoy the new wheels, Martin
09-17-2005, 05:52 AM
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My Ride: 2005 545i SMG. Titanium Grey with Grey interior and Anthracite wood.
You will enjoy the car.
I have a 545, and once when my car was at the dealer, I was given a 525 w/ sports. I was amazed at the handling of the 525. The car was lighter than my 545, so I was able to really push it around the corners. It didn't hurt it wasn't mine, so I wasn't concerned with the tire wear and hard pushing.
I have a 545, and once when my car was at the dealer, I was given a 525 w/ sports. I was amazed at the handling of the 525. The car was lighter than my 545, so I was able to really push it around the corners. It didn't hurt it wasn't mine, so I wasn't concerned with the tire wear and hard pushing.
09-18-2005, 05:57 PM
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Originally Posted by patoleas' date='Sep 17 2005, 09:26 AM
Hey guys, where is the START-STOP swt. I have a '06 too.
Thanks.
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So it does not have one? It should be next to your ignition key.
09-20-2005, 05:35 PM
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Weird:
I configured a 530I with:
Premium package,
Cold weather
Automatic tranny
and the lease was less than:
a 525I with:
Automatic tranny
sport pgk
premium pkg
cold weather
xenon lights with adapt..
-- i rather go with the 530..oh well..too late
I configured a 530I with:
Premium package,
Cold weather
Automatic tranny
and the lease was less than:
a 525I with:
Automatic tranny
sport pgk
premium pkg
cold weather
xenon lights with adapt..
-- i rather go with the 530..oh well..too late
09-23-2005, 09:31 PM
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My Ride: MY RIDE is DA real .-) HAMANN 5 aka BLACK MAMBA born on 16/06/2005/delivered on 05/08/2005 as following:
530dA (steptronic), Black II (JET), leather Dakota auburn black, mapple trim, head-up display, dynamic drive, active steering, adaptive xenon headlights (auto levelling) with headlight washers, alarm, comfort seats with massage function, advanced A/C, big compartment armrest, aux-in, MP3, Logic 7, Radio PRO, CD in-dash+cd changer, power rear sunshades, rear airbags, park distance control, auto dimming folding mirrors, smoking package, shiny shadow line (individual), fold down rear seats, ski bag, sport suspension, run flats on �116-style� rims (Good Year NCT5+), cup holders, debadged, fire extinguishers, additional permanent power outlet, BMW coat hanger, trunk release button (installed by Hobi), GPS tracking device and a big thx 2 Iceman.
Mods done:
� Authentic HAMANN FRONT APRON Including ellipsoid fog lights Item-No.: 10 060 110
� Authentic HAMANN REAR SPOILER Item-No.: 10 060 130,
� Authentic HAMANN HAMANN ALUMINIUM PEDALS For cars with manual gearbox Item-No.: 80 099 100 81,00 For cars with automatic transmission Item-No.: 80 099 120
� Authentic HAMANN FOOT REST In aluminium For left-hand drive vehicles Item No. : 80 099 122
� Authentic HAMANN HAND-BRAKE LEVER In aluminium For left- and right-hand drive cars Item No. : 80 099 216
� Authentic HAMANN Idrive of alu (sorry this is the only one in the World) but you can have it in carbon fiber ,
� Authentic HAMANN EXCLUSIVE FLOORMAT SET In black with HAMANN logo in silver For left-hand drive cars Item-No. : 80 060 120 For right-hand drive cars Item-No. : 80 060
� Authentic HAMANN COVER FOR OIL FILLER CAP In aluminium Item-No.: 80 099 117
� Authentic HAMANN SPORT REAR MUFFLER 4 TAILPIPES Sport rear muffler with four round stainless-steel tailpipes ( � 76mm ) Item-No.: 50 060 111
� Authentic HAMANN new add-on for M pack rear with diffusor for quad pipes -AVAILABLE NOW (http://forums.e60.net/index.php?act=ST&f=22&t=30630&st=0#entry332409)
� ///M steering wheel w Pegasus logo (this will be also changed to three spoke sports)
� ///M pack rear
� HAMANN ECU upgrade 265 HP 608 Nm.
most improtant:
�real and working like a charm forumsbuy real LED tails and PIAA 4700k fogs!!! for HAMANN full front apron you need H3
� CustomAngels, Angel Eyes Brighter than stocks 10X, WHITE & (REd for shows).
� Authentic HAMANN LIGHT-ALLOY WHEELS DESIGN EDITION RACE 20"
Ultra-light forged 3-pieced light-alloy wheel, Cross-spoke-design,Spider in black, titanium, screwing,polished flange
DIMENSIONS : 9.0 J x 20 FA Item No.: 91 207 315
10.5 J x 20 only RA Item No.: 91 207 625
Recommended 20" Complete Wheel Set DESIGN EDITION RACE I went with most aggressive Combination A.10 FA 9.0 J x 20 / RA 10.5 J x 20 with tires: FA 245/30 ZR 20 / RA 285/25 ZR 20
� Authentic HAMANN LOWERING KIT 4 progressive sport springs Lowering by approx. 40 mm FA, 20 mm RA Item-No.: 20 060 125
� Authentic HAMANN TIRE - PRESSURE CHECK SENSOR SYSTEM
� Authentic HAMANN SIDE SILLS Item-No.: 10 060 120
� Authentic HAMANN REAL CF ROOF SPOLIER Item-No.: 10 060 235
� Authentic HAMANN AIRBAG SPORT STEERING WHEEL 3-SPOKE Three-spoke design w their SMG paddles (For assembly O.E. airbag in exchange)
� Authentic HAMANN sports mirrors (all functions)
!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! and of course !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Still to do list;-):
� Our Hobi's camera system from : ww.switchchange.com).
� Individual leather interior (auburn+auburn alcantara)... and drive with sheer drivin' pleasure ... until 2009/2010 F10 comes or E60 possibly a 540d V8 diesel early in 2009 badly juiced!
Originally Posted by amigo525' date='Sep 24 2005, 04:44 AM
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wish I had the same option to follow that here in EU.
09-24-2005, 07:50 PM
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My Ride: On order for November Delivery - 550 !!!! - Currently own 1999 E39 540, sport pkg, premium sound pkg, black on black. Previous owner of 2000 M Coupe, 1996 328is, 1984 633csi, 1982 528e, and wifed owned 1999 528 touring and 2002 525 touring. Looking at buying 545 or 550 in fall of 2005.
Originally Posted by amigo525' date='Sep 23 2005, 08:44 PM
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My car has been showing the same "scheduled for production" for 2 weeks now. Yesterday I called the BMW-NA 800 number and gave them my production number. They verbally told me the car came off the assembly line on Thursday, went through QC and was now awaiting the boat. The BMW site does seem to be behind so if you want the most recent info/status, call BMW and just ask them where the car is.