2008 550i Sport Package
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My Ride: 2004 530i 6-speed Titanium Silver/Black Interior
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Sport Package
Aux input
30 GB video iPod
Cold Weather Package
Xenon
Red rear reflectors
Tint
Clear Bra
BMW has certainly made the 550i SP more appealing than the 535i SP.
I was wondering how they could possibly differentiate thee 550i from the 535i -- now we know
Which to choose ????
I was wondering how they could possibly differentiate thee 550i from the 535i -- now we know
Which to choose ????
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The latest BMW Magazine has a spread on the LCI E60 ... but with not much new news. Photos show the 550i Sport in Carbon Black - 
it looks absolutely stunning.
The only new comment seems to be about the front air dam (on the aero kit): "now has upturned edges, like a smile - does it know it's going to accelerate a lot faster?" I don't see any difference though.
Same text about the Sport Automatic transmission - we still don't really know what it is.
it looks absolutely stunning.The only new comment seems to be about the front air dam (on the aero kit): "now has upturned edges, like a smile - does it know it's going to accelerate a lot faster?" I don't see any difference though.
Same text about the Sport Automatic transmission - we still don't really know what it is.
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My Ride: Jan 2006 E63 650i Sport
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Options:
Sport version (includes: sport-seats, sport-suspension, M-Sport steering wheel, Anthracite headliner, Shaddow Line), Saphire Black, Black Dakota Leather, Anthracite Maple Wood trim, Steptronic Auto, Xenons, NAV-Professional with Voice Control, TV, CD-Changer, Bluetooth, Logic7, Head-up Display, Comfort Access, Seat Heating front, Auto Dimming & Folding Mirrors, Extended Auto Air Conditioning, PDC.
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Mods:
Spacers 5mm front & 15mm rear
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Wheels:
20" Alpina Softline (Classic) with Dunlop Sport Maxx non-RFT (255/35/20 & 285/30/20)
Originally Posted by tachyon' post='395834' date='Feb 26 2007, 06:40 PM
The latest BMW Magazine has a spread on the LCI E60 ... but with not much new news. Photos show the 550i Sport in Carbon Black - it looks absolutely stunning.
The only new comment seems to be about the front air dam (on the aero kit): "now has upturned edges, like a smile - does it know it's going to accelerate a lot faster?" I don't see any difference though.
Same text about the Sport Automatic transmission - we still don't really know what it is.
it looks absolutely stunning.The only new comment seems to be about the front air dam (on the aero kit): "now has upturned edges, like a smile - does it know it's going to accelerate a lot faster?" I don't see any difference though.
Same text about the Sport Automatic transmission - we still don't really know what it is.
huh?? I did not realise they were changing the m-sport pack. I can understand the upturned edges on the front air dam to bring it line with the other 5er front bumpers, but what's with the "eye-brows" on the side? :thumbsdown:
Is this a US spec car or also something coming to Europe?
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Originally Posted by tachyon' post='395834' date='Feb 26 2007, 05:40 PM
The latest BMW Magazine has a spread on the LCI E60 ... but with not much new news. Photos show the 550i Sport in Carbon Black - it looks absolutely stunning.
The only new comment seems to be about the front air dam (on the aero kit): "now has upturned edges, like a smile - does it know it's going to accelerate a lot faster?" I don't see any difference though.
Same text about the Sport Automatic transmission - we still don't really know what it is.
it looks absolutely stunning.The only new comment seems to be about the front air dam (on the aero kit): "now has upturned edges, like a smile - does it know it's going to accelerate a lot faster?" I don't see any difference though.
Same text about the Sport Automatic transmission - we still don't really know what it is.
The European and thus original intended design all the way for me.
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My Ride: 2007 Mercedes Benz e63 AMG
Originally Posted by dawi' post='395841' date='Feb 26 2007, 12:57 PM
The orange side reflectors in the new position look far worse than incorporated into the headlight unit in the original version IMHO. :thumbsdown: They are now so obvious and look like some cheap aftermarket add-on which doesn't belong to the likes of an executive car.
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The new orange reflectors are for USA only.
Note how USA versions of the E92 coupe, Mini Cooper, and Lotus Elise/Exige all have thin orange reflectors along the front wheel wheel, while ROW versions of these cars do not.
Note how USA versions of the E92 coupe, Mini Cooper, and Lotus Elise/Exige all have thin orange reflectors along the front wheel wheel, while ROW versions of these cars do not.
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My Ride: 07' 530d - M-Sport - Titanium Silver / Black Dakota leather
08' 120i - M-Sport - Alpine White III / Black Sensatec
The Euro sport pack includes (someone asked...):
704 Lowered M Sport suspension
2NP 135 18" Wheels 18" 8J X 18 245/40 R18 (run-flat-tires)
760 Individual high gloss shadowline
481 Sport seats
439 Brushed aluminium trim / dark poplar for 550i
710 M Sport steering wheel
715 M Aero package
775 Individual anthracite headliner
GGAT 'Flashlight' stoff/leather upholster
Lots of M-emblems
Forgive my translations from the Swedish catalogue..
It costs 42.000SEK wich is around $5800 today.
704 Lowered M Sport suspension
2NP 135 18" Wheels 18" 8J X 18 245/40 R18 (run-flat-tires)
760 Individual high gloss shadowline
481 Sport seats
439 Brushed aluminium trim / dark poplar for 550i
710 M Sport steering wheel
715 M Aero package
775 Individual anthracite headliner
GGAT 'Flashlight' stoff/leather upholster
Lots of M-emblems
Forgive my translations from the Swedish catalogue..
It costs 42.000SEK wich is around $5800 today.
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Originally Posted by CVTBenhogan' post='382939' date='Jan 24 2007, 04:51 PM
Not an expert on this. But a few thoughts.
...The original runflats probably forced BMW to soften the suspension, while its true that active roll allows for a softer ride in normal driving and firms up as cornering forces increase...
...The original runflats probably forced BMW to soften the suspension, while its true that active roll allows for a softer ride in normal driving and firms up as cornering forces increase...
Do you think there is there any way to appreciably firm up the cornering in this car as it presently exists...either through some sort of engine bar or other shock tower braces (Dinan or otherwise)?
- Lawguy