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Old Feb 16, 2005 | 05:50 AM
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Originally Posted by Merv the Derv' date='Feb 16 2005, 01:26 PM
[quote name='colejl' date='Feb 16 2005, 07:41 AM'][quote name='Merv the Derv' date='Feb 16 2005, 09:44 AM']Has any member driven both and can settle the debate once and for all?
There's a 535d sport demo car at my dealer - I'm so tempted to give it a go but I know I'll end up buying it!!! My car is a year old and I'll lose so much, first year depreciation being the hardest.
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Old Feb 16, 2005 | 10:56 AM
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I have timed my 530d in DS mode 0-60 in 6 secs, but my 530d has 275bhp + 460 lb ft torque at 2000rpm which really helps with 0-60 time.

Colejl if your in Essex take a trip to Sanspeed in Bexleyheath, Kent get yours Superchipped, best ?500 you will ever spend. If you would like to have a go in mine first pm me. The latest Superchip remap in undetecable by BMW AND allows system software to be loaded.

BMC Carbon Airbox going on Friday, will post results.

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Old Feb 16, 2005 | 11:00 AM
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Originally Posted by Gav530d' date='Feb 16 2005, 07:56 PM
I have timed my 530d in DS mode 0-60 in 6 secs, but my 530d has 275bhp + 460 lb ft torque at 2000rpm which really helps with 0-60 time.

Colejl if your in Essex take a trip to Sanspeed in Bexleyheath, Kent get yours Superchipped, best ?500 you will ever spend. If you would like to have a go in mine first pm me. The latest Superchip remap in undetecable by BMW AND allows system software to be loaded.

BMC Carbon Airbox going on Friday, will post results.

Cheers


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Old Feb 16, 2005 | 12:34 PM
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Originally Posted by Gav530d' date='Feb 16 2005, 07:56 PM
I have timed my 530d in DS mode 0-60 in 6 secs, but my 530d has 275bhp + 460 lb ft torque at 2000rpm which really helps with 0-60 time.

Colejl if your in Essex take a trip to Sanspeed in Bexleyheath, Kent get yours Superchipped, best ?500 you will ever spend. If you would like to have a go in mine first pm me. The latest Superchip remap in undetecable by BMW AND allows system software to be loaded.

BMC Carbon Airbox going on Friday, will post results.
I'm on the web-site already

I'm interested - is the change just software? I have a service-inclusive and definitely want to protect the warranty!!!

Did you get your 275bhp measured or is it what it says on the tin?
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Old Feb 16, 2005 | 03:08 PM
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Cole

The figure was measured on Sanspeeds rolling road, if you call Sanspeed, ask for Graham, tell him I gave you the contact, as he's a mate

Offers open if you want a go in mine, or my business partners car is identical to mine and he leaves in Stansted.

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Old Feb 16, 2005 | 03:11 PM
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Is the 535d available with a 6spd manual or SMG?
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Old Feb 16, 2005 | 03:23 PM
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Originally Posted by 530iii' date='Feb 16 2005, 07:11 PM
Is the 535d available with a 6spd manual or SMG?
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Old Feb 16, 2005 | 03:27 PM
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Originally Posted by Merv the Derv' date='Feb 16 2005, 02:26 PM
[quote name='colejl' date='Feb 16 2005, 07:41 AM'][quote name='Merv the Derv' date='Feb 16 2005, 09:44 AM']Has any member driven both and can settle the debate once and for all?
There's a 535d sport demo car at my dealer - I'm so tempted to give it a go but I know I'll end up buying it!!! My car is a year old and I'll lose so much, first year depreciation being the hardest.
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Old Feb 16, 2005 | 03:28 PM
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535d is a auto only, as the manual box can't take the torque. I'd much rather have a auto with a diesel anyway, as its so quick going to the red line. The 535d will be faster, easily.
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Old Feb 16, 2005 | 04:07 PM
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If i could get a 535d in the US i'd chip it and haul a** and save on gas!
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