2008 535i performance
02-22-2008, 06:35 AM
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Originally Posted by shorty k' post='534276' date='Feb 21 2008, 11:09 PM
As for the 2008 535i being quicker than the 2007 550i, that is possible. on the 535 1/4 mile (0.4 km) in 15.5s. this is on manual transmission.could be higher depends on driver. maybe get atleast a straight 15s. manual transmission (geartrag) the 545i pulled off a 0-60-mph time of 5.3 seconds and reached the quarter mile in 13.8 sec. personally i feel the 535i has more potential due to it's bi-turbo setup;vishnu chip does wonders. 
but the 545i can make more power with less stress. either way i'm a die-hard turbo fan. 
but the 545i can make more power with less stress. either way i'm a die-hard turbo fan. http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.p...ight=trap+stock
BTW these kids have print out on the track not using G-tech or butt dyno
02-22-2008, 07:42 AM
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I haven't push my 530 to the limit yet, have you?
535 would get you speeding tickets any minute unless you take it to trackdays. Why need a V8? many members say that they love the accelerations and that's all? I love accelerations too, there4 I got a superbike for that. I have alway been under 3.5 seconds form 0-62 mph with a 3.6 gallons tank.
To me, driving is cornering not straight blast. V8 does give you extra power to get out of turns but I preferred extra speed gets-in to corners and hold it as much as I could to get out (that's fun). Heavy braking to turns and power out of turns are TV games style no skills required, therefore you need a V8. So far, as many as V8 I've seen on PCH or on hwy are slow like turtles. Occasionally I saw V8 gets quite fast on ramp but then blocking the fast lane almost immediately. I hope these ain't what other members mean cool about V8.
535 would get you speeding tickets any minute unless you take it to trackdays. Why need a V8? many members say that they love the accelerations and that's all? I love accelerations too, there4 I got a superbike for that. I have alway been under 3.5 seconds form 0-62 mph with a 3.6 gallons tank.
To me, driving is cornering not straight blast. V8 does give you extra power to get out of turns but I preferred extra speed gets-in to corners and hold it as much as I could to get out (that's fun). Heavy braking to turns and power out of turns are TV games style no skills required, therefore you need a V8. So far, as many as V8 I've seen on PCH or on hwy are slow like turtles. Occasionally I saw V8 gets quite fast on ramp but then blocking the fast lane almost immediately. I hope these ain't what other members mean cool about V8.
02-22-2008, 08:43 AM
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Originally Posted by shorty k' post='534276' date='Feb 21 2008, 10:09 PM
As for the 2008 535i being quicker than the 2007 550i, that is possible. on the 535 1/4 mile (0.4 km) in 15.5s. this is on manual transmission.could be higher depends on driver. maybe get atleast a straight 15s. manual transmission (geartrag) the 545i pulled off a 0-60-mph time of 5.3 seconds and reached the quarter mile in 13.8 sec. personally i feel the 535i has more potential due to it's bi-turbo setup;vishnu chip does wonders. but the 545i can make more power with less stress. either way i'm a die-hard turbo fan.
but the 545i can make more power with less stress. either way i'm a die-hard turbo fan. interesting article by edmunds http://www.edmunds.com/insideline/do/Drive...rticleId=121047.
allthough they are not my favorite. would rather see motor trend or road and track.
one line they caught my attention was "This 2008 BMW 535i test car with an automatic transmission effectively equaled the acceleration of a 2006 BMW 550i equipped with a manual transmission. The 535i's 5.5-second acceleration to 60 mph proves a sedan doesn't need the 550i's V8 engine to be quick"
02-22-2008, 09:29 AM
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Originally Posted by kscarrol' post='534278' date='Feb 21 2008, 07:20 PM
Yeah, I have stayed away from the 535 vs. 550 debates as I think it is pointless. Everyone buys car based on personal needs and preferences which vary greatly between individuals. I drove both the 535 and 550 before settling on my 550. I freely admit the sports package on the 550 was appealing though you can do this on a 535 as well, just done by the dealer or third party rather than the factory. I also like the new rims on my 550 but again, something easily replicated on a 535. One deciding factor for me was some stories about early 335's having some issues with the twin turbo engine though that seems to have been resolved by the time the engine was introduced in tht 535.
Bottom line, enjoy your car!!
Its a great choice and you will be extremely pleased, just as I am by my choice. They are both great cars!
Bottom line, enjoy your car!!
Its a great choice and you will be extremely pleased, just as I am by my choice. They are both great cars!
02-22-2008, 07:42 PM
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Originally Posted by tiberivs' post='534570' date='Feb 22 2008, 06:43 PM
the 535i 1/4 mile in 15.5? im guessing that was a typo maybe you were talking bout the 530i. i know a stock 535i can run the quarter mile in under 14.
02-24-2008, 09:37 PM
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Originally Posted by Ace90' post='534793' date='Feb 22 2008, 09:42 PM
My thought exactly. With this time, the turbos must have been hibernating!
0-60 = 5.1
1/4 mile 13.7 at 102.6
skidpad at .91g
Hope this helps.
02-25-2008, 03:32 AM
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Originally Posted by bobster52' post='535637' date='Feb 25 2008, 01:37 AM
December 2007 Road and Track (page 86) got the following results on a loaded 535i w/ sport pkg;
0-60 = 5.1
1/4 mile 13.7 at 102.6
skidpad at .91g
Hope this helps.
0-60 = 5.1
1/4 mile 13.7 at 102.6
skidpad at .91g
Hope this helps.
02-25-2008, 05:34 AM
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Originally Posted by bobster52' post='535637' date='Feb 25 2008, 01:37 AM
December 2007 Road and Track (page 86) got the following results on a loaded 535i w/ sport pkg;
0-60 = 5.1
1/4 mile 13.7 at 102.6
skidpad at .91g
Hope this helps.
0-60 = 5.1
1/4 mile 13.7 at 102.6
skidpad at .91g
Hope this helps.
02-25-2008, 05:59 AM
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I never even considered the 535 because it's not available from the factory with an M body kit. I know that I could buy it and have it installed, change the rims etc but why bother?? Since I am leasing it's cheaper and a hell of a lot smarter just to go with the 550.
02-25-2008, 07:28 AM
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Originally Posted by pennetta' post='535689' date='Feb 25 2008, 05:32 AM
Do you have a copy of the article or a link you can send?