550i vs 545i
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Has anybody run a 550i against a 545i with the same tranny combo?
Just curious as to how big the difference is?
(My '95 M3 was a 3.0 and my '98 M3 was a 3.2 and aside from a little more torque, there wasn't much difference).
Just curious as to how big the difference is?
(My '95 M3 was a 3.0 and my '98 M3 was a 3.2 and aside from a little more torque, there wasn't much difference).
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Originally Posted by realtyman' post='229196' date='Jan 24 2006, 11:32 PM
Has anybody run a 550i against a 545i with the same tranny combo?
Just curious as to how big the difference is?
(My '95 M3 was a 3.0 and my '98 M3 was a 3.2 and aside from a little more torque, there wasn't much difference).
Just curious as to how big the difference is?
(My '95 M3 was a 3.0 and my '98 M3 was a 3.2 and aside from a little more torque, there wasn't much difference).
I'll tell you when i'll get my new car in 6-8 weeks...
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I don't know a thing, but am interested, duh, too. Are you still thinking of getting new times for the "G-Meter" thread? Hope so.
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2004 545i | SMG | White/Black | Sport | NAV | Logic 7 | PDC | Fold-down Seats | Adaptive Headlights | Cold Weather Pkg | Clear-again Bra | Mud Flaps | Bluetooth | Coat Hangar | Aux Input | All Weather Mats | 18"X8.5" BBS RK w/ Michelin Pilot Alpin's (winter) | New steering rack @ 1.2K & 17K miles| Software V.19.1 | B&B Exhaust (vrrrroooooommm!) <---Click.
I got f'n stuck in the snow yesterday (first time in I don't know how long - granted they didn't plow my road for about 7 hours). Even with 4 snow tires the E60 doesn't do well pushing 8" of heavy wet snow. I parked the car and worked from home.
Needless to say, conditions don't warrant any accurate Gtimer times.
Maybe in a few more months.
Needless to say, conditions don't warrant any accurate Gtimer times.
Maybe in a few more months.
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Cool. I forgot where you live--was thinking Fla. But, that wouldn't make sense since I know you have winter wheels/tires.
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EBMCS03 time for us to trade in our 545i's for 550i's! 
0 to 60, 0.3 seconds quicker tops
1/4 mile, 0.5 seconds quicker, 5mph faster trap speed
By the way would 0.3 seconds in 0 to 60 mph mean about 1 and a half to two car lengths ahead?
Yes these are only guesstimates! Flame suit on...
0 to 60, 0.3 seconds quicker tops
1/4 mile, 0.5 seconds quicker, 5mph faster trap speed
By the way would 0.3 seconds in 0 to 60 mph mean about 1 and a half to two car lengths ahead?
Yes these are only guesstimates! Flame suit on...
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Originally Posted by 530iii' post='229249' date='Jan 25 2006, 07:17 AM
EBMCS03 time for us to trade in our 545i's for 550i's!
0 to 60, 0.3 seconds quicker tops
1/4 mile, 0.5 seconds quicker, 5mph faster trap speed
By the way would 0.3 seconds in 0 to 60 mph mean about 1 and a half to two car lengths ahead?
Yes these are only guesstimates! Flame suit on...
0 to 60, 0.3 seconds quicker tops
1/4 mile, 0.5 seconds quicker, 5mph faster trap speed
By the way would 0.3 seconds in 0 to 60 mph mean about 1 and a half to two car lengths ahead?
Yes these are only guesstimates! Flame suit on...
dont forget : from 80-120 km in 4th speed (flexibility)
545i : 5.8s
550i: 5.2s
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I did but not with a 545.. a 745 with chrome getto rims try to play 
smoked came out of his exhaust, i shifted into DS. move to his right and passed him rather easy and started pulling away until i decided it was not safe so i backed down and he continue.. point proved. so my comments is that in low speeds 40 to 60 thereis a bit more fight from the 4.4L engine but after that the 4.8L is strong and pull away..
ps: similar instance happened witha 645cic where i pulled away by 3 cars (if not more) and had to exit again with chorme getto wheels . (i particularly dont like the chrome wheels but is my taste and opinion).
smoked came out of his exhaust, i shifted into DS. move to his right and passed him rather easy and started pulling away until i decided it was not safe so i backed down and he continue.. point proved. so my comments is that in low speeds 40 to 60 thereis a bit more fight from the 4.4L engine but after that the 4.8L is strong and pull away.. ps: similar instance happened witha 645cic where i pulled away by 3 cars (if not more) and had to exit again with chorme getto wheels
. (i particularly dont like the chrome wheels but is my taste and opinion).
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Originally Posted by Don Juan' post='229341' date='Jan 25 2006, 09:59 AM
ps: similar instance happened witha 645cic where i pulled away by 3 cars (if not more) and had to exit again with chorme getto wheels . (i particularly dont like the chrome wheels but is my taste and opinion).
. (i particularly dont like the chrome wheels but is my taste and opinion).
...plus the cabrio is way heavier...i've yet to meet any 550i that I could not take...