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05-13-2007, 09:45 PM

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Originally Posted by alpinewhite' post='424065' date='May 14 2007, 12:13 AM

i dont think so. watch this vid.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cmhYNtIp1dU

I've seen this vid and somehow it doesn't seem right to me. Why not try this one, fair and square , both from standing still, several tries,makes better sense to me...

And much better quality as well......

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05-13-2007, 09:50 PM

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Originally Posted by jonsibal' post='424072' date='May 13 2007, 10:37 PM

From what I've read, the most power Vishnu had ever squeezed, so far, from the n54 motor is 355whp and 405lbft. I don't know what the % lost from the drivetrain but with those power levels at the wheels, it's gonna be a lot of fun... and I'm sure there's more to come from tuners like AA and such.

I'm def sold on the 535i. Love the look of it with basic exterior mods and with that TQ, oh boy.

I just need to decide whether its worth to do the european delivery or just pick one out from the dealer. Any thoughts?

If you're like most people you want everything right now unless you're in the minority that can wait the excruciating 6 weeks after dropping it off at Harms shipping in Germany.

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05-13-2007, 09:53 PM

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Originally Posted by deedee&545i' post='424075' date='May 13 2007, 10:45 PM

Racing from a dig is more about driver skill than the cars. To minimize driver error as much as possible and get the true performance of the cars, it's best to do it from a rolling start. As you can see, driver error can still be a factory from a rolling start. I give grief to hollywoodtrash about it all the time. I think there was another time when the 335 and 550 lined up and the 550 won. I'll go look for the thread. It's here somewhere.

EDIT: Here is the thread

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05-13-2007, 09:59 PM

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Originally Posted by vegastrashed' post='424077' date='May 13 2007, 10:50 PM

If you're like most people you want everything right now unless you're in the minority that can wait the excruciating 6 weeks after dropping it off at Harms shipping in Germany.

Yes, that is what turns me off from the ED. Just need to figure out if the $3460 savings and a trip to Germany is worth the wait.

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05-13-2007, 10:03 PM

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Originally Posted by jonsibal' post='424079' date='May 13 2007, 10:59 PM

Yes, that is what turns me off from the ED. Just need to figure out if the $3460 savings and a trip to Germany is worth the wait.

Hmmm... I saved close to $9K off MSRP for my 545i doing ED. Retail was $65K.

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05-13-2007, 10:07 PM

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Originally Posted by vegastrashed' post='424080' date='May 13 2007, 11:03 PM

Hmmm... I saved close to $9K off MSRP for my 545i doing ED. Retail was $65K.

That's a great saving.

Here is the link where I based that $3460 savings from:
http://www.bmwusa.com/bmwexperience/Europe...ery/savings.htm

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05-13-2007, 10:12 PM

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Originally Posted by vegastrashed' post='424078' date='May 14 2007, 12:53 AM

Racing from a dig is more about driver skill than the cars. To minimize driver error as much as possible and get the true performance of the cars, it's best to do it from a rolling start.

This I have to agree. My 545i is 6 AT, I will try my best this summer to find a 335i on 1/4mile track and video tape the race.

This thread makes me really want to have a try myself...

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05-13-2007, 10:13 PM

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Originally Posted by jonsibal' post='424082' date='May 13 2007, 11:07 PM

That's a great saving.

Here is the link where I based that $3460 savings from:
http://www.bmwusa.com/bmwexperience/Europe...ery/savings.htm

This is going off topic. Go to the Dealer Purchasing and Servicing subforum and create a new thread. I'll explain how you can save over $7K immediately by doing ED.

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05-13-2007, 10:15 PM

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Originally Posted by deedee&545i' post='424084' date='May 13 2007, 11:12 PM

This I have to agree. My 545i is 6 AT, I will try my best this summer to find a 335i on 1/4mile track and video tape the race.

This thread makes me really want to have a try myself...

Looking forward to your vid. BTW, where are you from?

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05-13-2007, 10:25 PM

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I'm from ShangHai and currently living in Vancouver Canada. Still trying my best to learn English.

Thank you helping me out with the wheels and stuff.. cheers!!

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