550i versus 535
06-05-2007, 09:43 PM
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Originally Posted by vegastrashed' post='432427' date='Jun 5 2007, 09:37 PM
Okay, cader and italia535i you both have valid points
hmmm Vegas, how did i get dragged into this...?no pun intended
06-05-2007, 09:43 PM
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Originally Posted by italia535i' post='432448' date='Jun 5 2007, 10:38 PM
No doubt... Funny thing is, I'm getting a 550 (kids won't stop growing!.
Guess I have to change my user name.
Guess I have to change my user name.
06-05-2007, 09:45 PM
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Engine: Custom AFE CAI, Superchips ECU remap, Sprint Booster, RDSport Dual Exhaust Conversion with Quad Pipes and X-pipe, 3 resonators deleted, 90mm tips!
Exterior: M-Tech Aero kit | M5 Mirrors | M5 Rear Bumper | Trunk Lid Finisher | Vorsteiner decklid spoiler | 50% Formula One Pinnacle Tint
Suspension and Brakes: Bilstein PSS9 coilovers, JBT BBK: 16" cross-drilled rotors, 8 piston and 15" cross-drilled rotors, 4 piston
Wheels: VIP Modular VR 02 20x9F, 20x10R | Toyo T1R 245/30/20F, 285/25/20R
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Originally Posted by cader' post='432451' date='Jun 5 2007, 10:43 PM
hmmm Vegas, how did i get dragged into this...?no pun intended
06-05-2007, 09:53 PM
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Engine: RPi/Powerchips custom ECU tune, RPi Ram Air Kit (BMC filter, scoops), RennTech Sport exhaust, secondary cats, charcoal and resonator delete, custom AAA x-pipe
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Engine: Custom AFE CAI, Superchips ECU remap, Sprint Booster, RDSport Dual Exhaust Conversion with Quad Pipes and X-pipe, 3 resonators deleted, 90mm tips!
Exterior: M-Tech Aero kit | M5 Mirrors | M5 Rear Bumper | Trunk Lid Finisher | Vorsteiner decklid spoiler | 50% Formula One Pinnacle Tint
Suspension and Brakes: Bilstein PSS9 coilovers, JBT BBK: 16" cross-drilled rotors, 8 piston and 15" cross-drilled rotors, 4 piston
Wheels: VIP Modular VR 02 20x9F, 20x10R | Toyo T1R 245/30/20F, 285/25/20R
Lights: PIAA 4150K Xtreme White Plus fog lights, AIB v3
MOST IMPORTANT: Hardwired V1; =)
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Originally Posted by EBMCS03' post='432455' date='Jun 5 2007, 10:48 PM
I'm telling ya! the 520i is the BEST E60 out there!
06-06-2007, 12:32 AM
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Originally Posted by sleepyca31' post='432415' date='Jun 5 2007, 09:20 PM
Come on man-quite honestly I have never had a problem of passing someone in a couple seconds in a 530. Assuming your not trying to pass someone doing 90-people doing 75ish I tend to pass all the time and usually if your passing you are doing more than them so its a matter of exiting your lane-pressing the pedal and your past them before the pedal is slammed.
I cant see someone getting a 550 to decrease highway passing by a second-maybe in germany but not here in the states.
I cant see someone getting a 550 to decrease highway passing by a second-maybe in germany but not here in the states.
I posted in your other thread, but basically I mentioned that there were passes that I could make with the 545i that I wouldn't even attempt in a slower car.
http://forums.e60.net/index.php?s=&sho...st&p=432485
06-06-2007, 12:52 AM
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Originally Posted by sleepyca31' post='432439' date='Jun 5 2007, 10:01 PM
That was what I was thinking-although I love the look of the 5-I have NEVER seen an e60 driven-no I takei t bakc-one older dude had some fun and ran with me in a 550 but have never seen a 550 or any e60 actually drive at all indicitive of pushing the car-so not sure what most of the people here do with their 550s-but that was a thread I started so will not be redundant
Highway runs can be fun, but does get a bit old at times. I much prefer the twists and turns of some good back roads. I've gone on plenty of spirited canyon runs with a stock 545i and have been able to keep up with M3s, and even porsches. The owners of these cars are always surprised how well the big car does.
06-06-2007, 01:02 AM
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Originally Posted by Casper' post='432247' date='Jun 5 2007, 02:08 PM
OK, you would choose the 535 at the same price, spend $1200 to risk losing warranty and gain 50HP.
Let's see: You would have a 535 with 350HP vs 360HP on 550, no aero kit, 18" run flats vs 19 non RF, and still pay $1200 more for your 535?
Are you sure? Somehow I don't see that.
Let's see: You would have a 535 with 350HP vs 360HP on 550, no aero kit, 18" run flats vs 19 non RF, and still pay $1200 more for your 535?
Are you sure? Somehow I don't see that.
So basically the 535 will have over 400bhp and a whole lot more torque which will make it a good deal faster than a 550. For the 550 to compete with these numbers, it would need a supercharger that would cost at least 10K.
All your other points are valid. I too have mentioned that once you get a 535 to look and perform like a 550, then the cost difference is pretty much non-existent.
One could say that if you want to mod the car, then get a 535 and if you wish to leave it stock then get a 550 w/ sports package. But the thing is, most of these 535s will remain completely stock.
06-06-2007, 06:23 AM
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Screw it. I want the third car from the left in this pic....
Is this pic taking at a supermarket parking lot in malibu?
Is this pic taking at a supermarket parking lot in malibu?
06-06-2007, 07:06 AM
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Originally Posted by EBMCS03' post='432578' date='Jun 6 2007, 07:23 AM
Screw it. I want the third car from the left in this pic....
Is this pic taking at a supermarket parking lot in malibu?
Is this pic taking at a supermarket parking lot in malibu?
BTW, all those guys are quite welcoming when it comes to their cars. While on a group drive, the 996TT driver offered several times to switch cars so I could drive his car. I politely declined as I didn't want to impose. For the guy that did drive his car, he mentioned that he got it up to 140mph multiple times.