545 vs 550 engine power difference is it noticable?
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Originally Posted by Znod' post='427397' date='May 22 2007, 09:12 PM
Faster by a lot? Not!!! Some say they feel a difference. I'll race em. 
Bet grogan545 will too. Check it out bro in post #1 here: Fast 545i's. Also, check this thread out as well as the link given in its post #1. Finally, check out post #46 here. No one has yet shown acceleration results better than grogan's or mine in a 550i.
Bet grogan545 will too. Check it out bro in post #1 here: Fast 545i's. Also, check this thread out as well as the link given in its post #1. Finally, check out post #46 here. No one has yet shown acceleration results better than grogan's or mine in a 550i.
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Originally Posted by SoCalM5Mang' post='427434' date='May 23 2007, 02:54 AM
R u talking about the 07 550i or the 08 550i? The 08 which I own is "NOTICEABLY" faster than the 07---BMW has tremendously stepped up their game with their improvements to the tranny including shorter shifts(Double Vanos technology controlling the camshafts for increased low end torque that is consistent thru the power band. The new suspension also enhances the overall feel and definitely the aesthetics.
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Originally Posted by SoCalM5Mang' post='427434' date='May 23 2007, 01:54 AM
R u talking about the 07 550i or the 08 550i? The 08 which I own is "NOTICEABLY" faster than the 07---BMW has tremendously stepped up their game with their improvements to the tranny including shorter shifts(Double Vanos technology controlling the camshafts for increased low end torque that is consistent thru the power band. The new suspension also enhances the overall feel and definitely the aesthetics.
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Originally Posted by vegastrashed' post='427424' date='May 22 2007, 11:11 PM
Well, don't burn yourself out of e60.net again. Take it SLOW, but I don't think you're the type to take anything slow. 
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Originally Posted by SoCalM5Mang' post='427434' date='May 22 2007, 11:54 PM
R u talking about the 07 550i or the 08 550i? The 08 which I own is "NOTICEABLY" faster than the 07---BMW has tremendously stepped up their game with their improvements to the tranny including shorter shifts(Double Vanos technology controlling the camshafts for increased low end torque that is consistent thru the power band. The new suspension also enhances the overall feel and definitely the aesthetics.
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Originally Posted by heezy545i' post='427441' date='May 23 2007, 01:18 AM
The 545i can indeed hold it's own, but in everyday driving scenarios such as passing and overtaking on the freeway, the 550 trumps the 545i.
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Originally Posted by barnaut' post='427466' date='May 23 2007, 03:21 AM
When did you buy your 2008 550i Beast-ette?
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I purchased it almost a week ago(last Thursday). Still breaking her in (somewhat). The car is absolutely a rocket. I have a good feeling once people start dynoing them and the mags start testing, we'll find out it's more than 360HP. I have a step and manual mode is amazing now. DS mode is good but you don't feel the crazy low end torque like the Manual mode.
I'm having the rims done Friday and tint today. Does anybody know of chip/ECU mods for this car yet? Hard to find with internet searches. Here she is:
One last question I'm keeping the M-Rims but darkening them. Do you think Black is the color or should I keep the color closer to charcoal gray/gun metal? She is a Space Gray with Black Dakota leather interior.
Thanks for your help peeps.
Hi Znod! Happy to meet up in So Cal once broken in.
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My '05 545 has all the power I could ever want and as far as passing and overtaking on the highway it simply is not an issue as this car is a beast. Does the '08 550 beat it by a few tenths 0-60...maybe but so what? IMO there is certainly the law of diminishing returns when it comes to this whole silly horsepower race between the Japanese & German auto makers. Also, if you are not tracking one of these on a regular basis you will very rarely, if ever, in a daily driving scenario get to experience the vehicles' true potential.
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Originally Posted by PJMAN' post='427558' date='May 23 2007, 08:40 AM
My '05 545 has all the power I could ever want and as far as passing and overtaking on the highway it simply is not an issue as this car is a beast. Does the '08 550 beat it by a few tenths 0-60...maybe but so what? IMO there is certainly the law of diminishing returns when it comes to this whole silly horsepower race between the Japanese & German auto makers. Also, if you are not tracking one of these on a regular basis you will very rarely, if ever, in a daily driving scenario get to experience the vehicles' true potential.
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Originally Posted by SoCalM5Mang' post='427543' date='May 23 2007, 08:11 AM
Hi Znod! Happy to meet up in So Cal once broken in.
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