535 vs 550
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Originally Posted by MacFly?' post='744266' date='Dec 12 2008, 07:31 PM
better yet, why don't we have a 535 vs 550 drag shoot out sometime! 
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Originally Posted by zeddy4me' post='742845' date='Dec 11 2008, 12:28 AM
Not sure if this has been discussed before, but does anyone have some 535 vs 550 times? 0-60mph?
thanks...
thanks...
Fog light useage on non-foggy days
Fog light useage during the day
Fog light useage
Hell freezes over and the Iceman commeth venturing into those waters lol.
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Originally Posted by advancedlogic' post='744308' date='Dec 12 2008, 08:58 PM
First, welcome to the Forums! You can start a war with this question. Others to avoid here are (in order of possibility of triggering nuclear war):
Fog light useage on non-foggy days
Fog light useage during the day
Fog light useage
Hell freezes over and the Iceman commeth venturing into those waters lol.
Fog light useage on non-foggy days
Fog light useage during the day
Fog light useage
Hell freezes over and the Iceman commeth venturing into those waters lol.
, you forgot the "M" badge debates/discussions/wars 
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Engine: Custom Remus cat-back exhaust w/chrome square tips, K&N Air Filter, Charcoal Filter Removed, Sprint Booster :-), 50/50 mix of 91+100 Octane, EuroRev ECU Remap (coming soon lol), Dinan High-Flow Throttle Body (coming soon...maybe lol)
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Originally Posted by GENEaTALS' post='744315' date='Dec 12 2008, 09:08 PM
, you forgot the "M" badge debates/discussions/wars 
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o...o...o...I know...lets start a "war" thread and see how many people get slaughtered 
!!!Yeah!!! ....fog lights on or off, chrome trim, bright lites on during da day or at nite, not havin 2 signal while changin lanes, 22" wheels with a race wing, color tint,....ooo even chrome spinners!!
!!!Yeah!!! ....fog lights on or off, chrome trim, bright lites on during da day or at nite, not havin 2 signal while changin lanes, 22" wheels with a race wing, color tint,....ooo even chrome spinners!!
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Originally Posted by advancedlogic' post='744308' date='Dec 12 2008, 11:58 PM
First, welcome to the Forums! You can start a war with this question. Others to avoid here are (in order of possibility of triggering nuclear war):
Fog light useage on non-foggy days
Fog light useage during the day
Fog light useage
Hell freezes over and the Iceman commeth venturing into those waters lol.
Fog light useage on non-foggy days
Fog light useage during the day
Fog light useage
Hell freezes over and the Iceman commeth venturing into those waters lol.
The un-official avoid list is the following:
1. SMG vs 6 Speed (circa 2004)
2. 550 vs 535 (circa 2007)
Fog light usage, sport auto vs steptronic vs 6speed, and runflats were more minor.
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Engine: Custom Remus cat-back exhaust w/chrome square tips, K&N Air Filter, Charcoal Filter Removed, Sprint Booster :-), 50/50 mix of 91+100 Octane, EuroRev ECU Remap (coming soon lol), Dinan High-Flow Throttle Body (coming soon...maybe lol)
Interior: Portable Sirius Stilletto 100 w/car kit, Garmin Nuvi 680 mounted below rear-view mirror, LCI-style I-drive knob, Dark Poplar Center Dashboard Trim.
Exterior: E60 forum clings, 5% rear tint, ACS roof spoiler (painted black for distinct look against limo tint), ACS trunk spoiler, ACS add-on front spoiler and rear apron (awaiting installation), "18 Black Staggered BeBeS Style OER (emergency replacement for cracked sport 124 rims), black kidney grill, white accessory lighting (including license and trunk lamps), Angel-eye upgrade, AIB xenon-matched fog lamps, AIB V3's on order, red rear reflectors
Originally Posted by pennetta' post='744450' date='Dec 13 2008, 06:57 AM
Yes, but lets be nice to the newbie. Welcome to the forum. There are alot of great members and information here.
The un-official avoid list is the following:
1. SMG vs 6 Speed (circa 2004)
2. 550 vs 535 (circa 2007)
Fog light usage, sport auto vs steptronic vs 6speed, and runflats were more minor.
The un-official avoid list is the following:
1. SMG vs 6 Speed (circa 2004)
2. 550 vs 535 (circa 2007)
Fog light usage, sport auto vs steptronic vs 6speed, and runflats were more minor.
How Iceman REALLY Feels About Fog Light Use
That was 10 pages and 229 posts on the subject dating back from 2004 til Oct of this year! Danger zone for real lol
Luckily Ice decided to go light on this thread:
Thawed Ice
Tread lightly my friends. When you see this avitar
RUN!!! You've been warned lol.