The Beast Within - First Ride in my 535d
06-19-2006, 04:33 PM
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A Very good morning to you guys !
I posted a topic earlier mentioning that I was to pick up my 535d from hamburg last saturday.
I was in Hamburg at 8am sharp, just as the dealer opened !! The car was chilling in the showroom shinning and eager to meet its new owner. After the paperwork and checking that I had everything, I set off home (which is 600km's away - Den Haag, Netherlands).
I begun cruising because I wanted to get used to the car - and besides I was playing with all the gadgets as i cruised on the autobahn. the Heads Up is just the coolest Toy ! Shows the speed, navigation, route and cruise control - very nice. And the Navigation is so so fast compared to my previous e39 CD based navigation where I had to wait for every zoom change. this one is instant! Also recalculating the route due to a missed exit or traffic is instant. nice.
The ride was very very comfortable. At 140 i felt like i was doing 60 (km\h). So time to speed it up a bit. i joined onto a 3 lane autobahn from 2 lane, and I slowly pressed the GoGo Juice Enhancer (exelerator pedal). T2 (thats her name - its a long story) simply amplified the speed without as much as a wimper. 200km\h , 220, 230, 240, 250. easy. and it felt solid on the M5 wheels\tyres. The Active Steering seemed to be doing its trick. oh dear i am going o love this! My last e39 even though tuned, refused to do above 240. Perhaps it was the 275 wheels?
On Sunday i found every excuse to go and visit friends - that was after i spent 2 hours cleaning T2 on the outside from those pesky german insects ! Those buggers splatter into a sad green goooiy smudge! Cant they go and fly somewhere else? Damn!
i must say i am impressed with the Active steering. i figured out that it is not to try and check the difference in turning between when u drive fast and when u drive slowly - cause u will never do a half-turn in one go when doing 100 !! but what to notice is that simply at low speeds small turns react much quicker than the standard car. feels like a Mini at times. Its a very very precise feel and lovely feedback when driving in town. Excellent option to have.
0-60mph. oh yes. i tried this from a few traffic lights. And my experience is rather strange.
I sat at the traffic lights. Gear in D. It went green and i floored it. Now i expected to be pushed forward but i wasnt. The back went crazy with a touch of wheelspin (even though the DTC\DSC was on) and i was THROWN off the start line. i then got myself together, focused again ahead of me and begun to expect the rush to 100km\h. But it never came. why? Cause i looked at the heads up display and i was already doing 100km\h ! Ok now thats wierd. i cant imagine its 6.5 secs. it felt 2secs quicker.
This car seems to use its torque to show off, and simply throws u to the target speed. Wondoer what it will do when DMS blows into it! mmhh.
It was only today that i figured out why the 0-100 above felt as it did. i was doing it while on Drive, and due to the torque change when the 2nd turbo kicks in, if u even slightly lift off the throttle at 2500 revs, the car will change up gear. I tried again today the 0-60mph but this time with SPORt mode on. yup! this time she pulls all the way to 5000rpm then changes,...oooohhh thats nice. i could do that over and over again all day!
Ok for the more experienced 535d owners,.. any tips on what to try next? And where did u guys say the Nurburgring was?
I posted a topic earlier mentioning that I was to pick up my 535d from hamburg last saturday.
I was in Hamburg at 8am sharp, just as the dealer opened !! The car was chilling in the showroom shinning and eager to meet its new owner. After the paperwork and checking that I had everything, I set off home (which is 600km's away - Den Haag, Netherlands).
I begun cruising because I wanted to get used to the car - and besides I was playing with all the gadgets as i cruised on the autobahn. the Heads Up is just the coolest Toy ! Shows the speed, navigation, route and cruise control - very nice. And the Navigation is so so fast compared to my previous e39 CD based navigation where I had to wait for every zoom change. this one is instant! Also recalculating the route due to a missed exit or traffic is instant. nice.
The ride was very very comfortable. At 140 i felt like i was doing 60 (km\h). So time to speed it up a bit. i joined onto a 3 lane autobahn from 2 lane, and I slowly pressed the GoGo Juice Enhancer (exelerator pedal). T2 (thats her name - its a long story) simply amplified the speed without as much as a wimper. 200km\h , 220, 230, 240, 250. easy. and it felt solid on the M5 wheels\tyres. The Active Steering seemed to be doing its trick. oh dear i am going o love this! My last e39 even though tuned, refused to do above 240. Perhaps it was the 275 wheels?
On Sunday i found every excuse to go and visit friends - that was after i spent 2 hours cleaning T2 on the outside from those pesky german insects ! Those buggers splatter into a sad green goooiy smudge! Cant they go and fly somewhere else? Damn!
i must say i am impressed with the Active steering. i figured out that it is not to try and check the difference in turning between when u drive fast and when u drive slowly - cause u will never do a half-turn in one go when doing 100 !! but what to notice is that simply at low speeds small turns react much quicker than the standard car. feels like a Mini at times. Its a very very precise feel and lovely feedback when driving in town. Excellent option to have.
0-60mph. oh yes. i tried this from a few traffic lights. And my experience is rather strange.
I sat at the traffic lights. Gear in D. It went green and i floored it. Now i expected to be pushed forward but i wasnt. The back went crazy with a touch of wheelspin (even though the DTC\DSC was on) and i was THROWN off the start line. i then got myself together, focused again ahead of me and begun to expect the rush to 100km\h. But it never came. why? Cause i looked at the heads up display and i was already doing 100km\h ! Ok now thats wierd. i cant imagine its 6.5 secs. it felt 2secs quicker.
This car seems to use its torque to show off, and simply throws u to the target speed. Wondoer what it will do when DMS blows into it! mmhh.
It was only today that i figured out why the 0-100 above felt as it did. i was doing it while on Drive, and due to the torque change when the 2nd turbo kicks in, if u even slightly lift off the throttle at 2500 revs, the car will change up gear. I tried again today the 0-60mph but this time with SPORt mode on. yup! this time she pulls all the way to 5000rpm then changes,...oooohhh thats nice. i could do that over and over again all day!
Ok for the more experienced 535d owners,.. any tips on what to try next? And where did u guys say the Nurburgring was?
06-19-2006, 04:35 PM
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oh 1 more thing - I now have 18inchers. Shall i change them to 19 or even 20 inchers? (same M5 style)..? Or leave it? they are sitting on RUNFLATS at the moment.
06-20-2006, 12:40 AM
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My Ride: E60 Limo with M-Sport package(m5 mirrors,m5 trunk finisher,m172 summer wheels,blk front grills,m5 paddle shift kit(my530i),m pedal covers,m floor mats,
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congrats on nice ride 
good story 
and get at least 19" OEM wheels(IMHO)
good story and get at least 19" OEM wheels(IMHO)
06-20-2006, 01:39 AM
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My Ride: MY RIDE is DA real .-) HAMANN 5 aka BLACK MAMBA born on 16/06/2005/delivered on 05/08/2005 as following:
530dA (steptronic), Black II (JET), leather Dakota auburn black, mapple trim, head-up display, dynamic drive, active steering, adaptive xenon headlights (auto levelling) with headlight washers, alarm, comfort seats with massage function, advanced A/C, big compartment armrest, aux-in, MP3, Logic 7, Radio PRO, CD in-dash+cd changer, power rear sunshades, rear airbags, park distance control, auto dimming folding mirrors, smoking package, shiny shadow line (individual), fold down rear seats, ski bag, sport suspension, run flats on �116-style� rims (Good Year NCT5+), cup holders, debadged, fire extinguishers, additional permanent power outlet, BMW coat hanger, trunk release button (installed by Hobi), GPS tracking device and a big thx 2 Iceman.
Mods done:
� Authentic HAMANN FRONT APRON Including ellipsoid fog lights Item-No.: 10 060 110
� Authentic HAMANN REAR SPOILER Item-No.: 10 060 130,
� Authentic HAMANN HAMANN ALUMINIUM PEDALS For cars with manual gearbox Item-No.: 80 099 100 81,00 For cars with automatic transmission Item-No.: 80 099 120
� Authentic HAMANN FOOT REST In aluminium For left-hand drive vehicles Item No. : 80 099 122
� Authentic HAMANN HAND-BRAKE LEVER In aluminium For left- and right-hand drive cars Item No. : 80 099 216
� Authentic HAMANN Idrive of alu (sorry this is the only one in the World) but you can have it in carbon fiber ,
� Authentic HAMANN EXCLUSIVE FLOORMAT SET In black with HAMANN logo in silver For left-hand drive cars Item-No. : 80 060 120 For right-hand drive cars Item-No. : 80 060
� Authentic HAMANN COVER FOR OIL FILLER CAP In aluminium Item-No.: 80 099 117
� Authentic HAMANN SPORT REAR MUFFLER 4 TAILPIPES Sport rear muffler with four round stainless-steel tailpipes ( � 76mm ) Item-No.: 50 060 111
� Authentic HAMANN new add-on for M pack rear with diffusor for quad pipes -AVAILABLE NOW (http://forums.e60.net/index.php?act=ST&f=22&t=30630&st=0#entry332409)
� ///M steering wheel w Pegasus logo (this will be also changed to three spoke sports)
� ///M pack rear
� HAMANN ECU upgrade 265 HP 608 Nm.
most improtant:
�real and working like a charm forumsbuy real LED tails and PIAA 4700k fogs!!! for HAMANN full front apron you need H3
� CustomAngels, Angel Eyes Brighter than stocks 10X, WHITE & (REd for shows).
� Authentic HAMANN LIGHT-ALLOY WHEELS DESIGN EDITION RACE 20"
Ultra-light forged 3-pieced light-alloy wheel, Cross-spoke-design,Spider in black, titanium, screwing,polished flange
DIMENSIONS : 9.0 J x 20 FA Item No.: 91 207 315
10.5 J x 20 only RA Item No.: 91 207 625
Recommended 20" Complete Wheel Set DESIGN EDITION RACE I went with most aggressive Combination A.10 FA 9.0 J x 20 / RA 10.5 J x 20 with tires: FA 245/30 ZR 20 / RA 285/25 ZR 20
� Authentic HAMANN LOWERING KIT 4 progressive sport springs Lowering by approx. 40 mm FA, 20 mm RA Item-No.: 20 060 125
� Authentic HAMANN TIRE - PRESSURE CHECK SENSOR SYSTEM
� Authentic HAMANN SIDE SILLS Item-No.: 10 060 120
� Authentic HAMANN REAL CF ROOF SPOLIER Item-No.: 10 060 235
� Authentic HAMANN AIRBAG SPORT STEERING WHEEL 3-SPOKE Three-spoke design w their SMG paddles (For assembly O.E. airbag in exchange)
� Authentic HAMANN sports mirrors (all functions)
!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! and of course !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
E60.net Clings
Still to do list;-):
� Our Hobi's camera system from : ww.switchchange.com).
� Individual leather interior (auburn+auburn alcantara)... and drive with sheer drivin' pleasure ... until 2009/2010 F10 comes or E60 possibly a 540d V8 diesel early in 2009 badly juiced!
good story and nice, breaked in already? 
oem 166 style 19"s will be even better w CSPC2s.
oem 166 style 19"s will be even better w CSPC2s.
06-20-2006, 01:44 AM
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Originally Posted by ats77' post='300164' date='Jun 20 2006, 11:39 AM
good story and nice, breaked in already? oem 166 style 19"s will be even better w CSPC2s.
oem 166 style 19"s will be even better w CSPC2s. ok and what about 20inch? And what the hell is CSPC2s ???????
06-20-2006, 02:21 AM
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My Ride: 535d Sport Carbon Black, Black Dakota leather, Media Package, Bluetooth, Bi-xenon headlamps, adaptive headlamps, auto dimming interior mirror, heated folding door mirrors, electric front seats with drivers memory, heated front seats, extended light package, sun protection glass, electrically adjustable steering column, automatic air conditioning.
Originally Posted by ronald_adi' post='300166' date='Jun 20 2006, 10:44 AM
ok and what about 20inch? And what the hell is CSPC2s ???????
06-20-2006, 02:31 AM
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My Ride: MY RIDE is DA real .-) HAMANN 5 aka BLACK MAMBA born on 16/06/2005/delivered on 05/08/2005 as following:
530dA (steptronic), Black II (JET), leather Dakota auburn black, mapple trim, head-up display, dynamic drive, active steering, adaptive xenon headlights (auto levelling) with headlight washers, alarm, comfort seats with massage function, advanced A/C, big compartment armrest, aux-in, MP3, Logic 7, Radio PRO, CD in-dash+cd changer, power rear sunshades, rear airbags, park distance control, auto dimming folding mirrors, smoking package, shiny shadow line (individual), fold down rear seats, ski bag, sport suspension, run flats on �116-style� rims (Good Year NCT5+), cup holders, debadged, fire extinguishers, additional permanent power outlet, BMW coat hanger, trunk release button (installed by Hobi), GPS tracking device and a big thx 2 Iceman.
Mods done:
� Authentic HAMANN FRONT APRON Including ellipsoid fog lights Item-No.: 10 060 110
� Authentic HAMANN REAR SPOILER Item-No.: 10 060 130,
� Authentic HAMANN HAMANN ALUMINIUM PEDALS For cars with manual gearbox Item-No.: 80 099 100 81,00 For cars with automatic transmission Item-No.: 80 099 120
� Authentic HAMANN FOOT REST In aluminium For left-hand drive vehicles Item No. : 80 099 122
� Authentic HAMANN HAND-BRAKE LEVER In aluminium For left- and right-hand drive cars Item No. : 80 099 216
� Authentic HAMANN Idrive of alu (sorry this is the only one in the World) but you can have it in carbon fiber ,
� Authentic HAMANN EXCLUSIVE FLOORMAT SET In black with HAMANN logo in silver For left-hand drive cars Item-No. : 80 060 120 For right-hand drive cars Item-No. : 80 060
� Authentic HAMANN COVER FOR OIL FILLER CAP In aluminium Item-No.: 80 099 117
� Authentic HAMANN SPORT REAR MUFFLER 4 TAILPIPES Sport rear muffler with four round stainless-steel tailpipes ( � 76mm ) Item-No.: 50 060 111
� Authentic HAMANN new add-on for M pack rear with diffusor for quad pipes -AVAILABLE NOW (http://forums.e60.net/index.php?act=ST&f=22&t=30630&st=0#entry332409)
� ///M steering wheel w Pegasus logo (this will be also changed to three spoke sports)
� ///M pack rear
� HAMANN ECU upgrade 265 HP 608 Nm.
most improtant:
�real and working like a charm forumsbuy real LED tails and PIAA 4700k fogs!!! for HAMANN full front apron you need H3
� CustomAngels, Angel Eyes Brighter than stocks 10X, WHITE & (REd for shows).
� Authentic HAMANN LIGHT-ALLOY WHEELS DESIGN EDITION RACE 20"
Ultra-light forged 3-pieced light-alloy wheel, Cross-spoke-design,Spider in black, titanium, screwing,polished flange
DIMENSIONS : 9.0 J x 20 FA Item No.: 91 207 315
10.5 J x 20 only RA Item No.: 91 207 625
Recommended 20" Complete Wheel Set DESIGN EDITION RACE I went with most aggressive Combination A.10 FA 9.0 J x 20 / RA 10.5 J x 20 with tires: FA 245/30 ZR 20 / RA 285/25 ZR 20
� Authentic HAMANN LOWERING KIT 4 progressive sport springs Lowering by approx. 40 mm FA, 20 mm RA Item-No.: 20 060 125
� Authentic HAMANN TIRE - PRESSURE CHECK SENSOR SYSTEM
� Authentic HAMANN SIDE SILLS Item-No.: 10 060 120
� Authentic HAMANN REAL CF ROOF SPOLIER Item-No.: 10 060 235
� Authentic HAMANN AIRBAG SPORT STEERING WHEEL 3-SPOKE Three-spoke design w their SMG paddles (For assembly O.E. airbag in exchange)
� Authentic HAMANN sports mirrors (all functions)
!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! and of course !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
E60.net Clings
Still to do list;-):
� Our Hobi's camera system from : ww.switchchange.com).
� Individual leather interior (auburn+auburn alcantara)... and drive with sheer drivin' pleasure ... until 2009/2010 F10 comes or E60 possibly a 540d V8 diesel early in 2009 badly juiced!
Originally Posted by ronald_adi' post='300166' date='Jun 20 2006, 11:44 AM
ok and what about 20inch? And what the hell is CSPC2s ???????
otw its cool
06-20-2006, 02:31 AM
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My Ride: MY RIDE is DA real .-) HAMANN 5 aka BLACK MAMBA born on 16/06/2005/delivered on 05/08/2005 as following:
530dA (steptronic), Black II (JET), leather Dakota auburn black, mapple trim, head-up display, dynamic drive, active steering, adaptive xenon headlights (auto levelling) with headlight washers, alarm, comfort seats with massage function, advanced A/C, big compartment armrest, aux-in, MP3, Logic 7, Radio PRO, CD in-dash+cd changer, power rear sunshades, rear airbags, park distance control, auto dimming folding mirrors, smoking package, shiny shadow line (individual), fold down rear seats, ski bag, sport suspension, run flats on �116-style� rims (Good Year NCT5+), cup holders, debadged, fire extinguishers, additional permanent power outlet, BMW coat hanger, trunk release button (installed by Hobi), GPS tracking device and a big thx 2 Iceman.
Mods done:
� Authentic HAMANN FRONT APRON Including ellipsoid fog lights Item-No.: 10 060 110
� Authentic HAMANN REAR SPOILER Item-No.: 10 060 130,
� Authentic HAMANN HAMANN ALUMINIUM PEDALS For cars with manual gearbox Item-No.: 80 099 100 81,00 For cars with automatic transmission Item-No.: 80 099 120
� Authentic HAMANN FOOT REST In aluminium For left-hand drive vehicles Item No. : 80 099 122
� Authentic HAMANN HAND-BRAKE LEVER In aluminium For left- and right-hand drive cars Item No. : 80 099 216
� Authentic HAMANN Idrive of alu (sorry this is the only one in the World) but you can have it in carbon fiber ,
� Authentic HAMANN EXCLUSIVE FLOORMAT SET In black with HAMANN logo in silver For left-hand drive cars Item-No. : 80 060 120 For right-hand drive cars Item-No. : 80 060
� Authentic HAMANN COVER FOR OIL FILLER CAP In aluminium Item-No.: 80 099 117
� Authentic HAMANN SPORT REAR MUFFLER 4 TAILPIPES Sport rear muffler with four round stainless-steel tailpipes ( � 76mm ) Item-No.: 50 060 111
� Authentic HAMANN new add-on for M pack rear with diffusor for quad pipes -AVAILABLE NOW (http://forums.e60.net/index.php?act=ST&f=22&t=30630&st=0#entry332409)
� ///M steering wheel w Pegasus logo (this will be also changed to three spoke sports)
� ///M pack rear
� HAMANN ECU upgrade 265 HP 608 Nm.
most improtant:
�real and working like a charm forumsbuy real LED tails and PIAA 4700k fogs!!! for HAMANN full front apron you need H3
� CustomAngels, Angel Eyes Brighter than stocks 10X, WHITE & (REd for shows).
� Authentic HAMANN LIGHT-ALLOY WHEELS DESIGN EDITION RACE 20"
Ultra-light forged 3-pieced light-alloy wheel, Cross-spoke-design,Spider in black, titanium, screwing,polished flange
DIMENSIONS : 9.0 J x 20 FA Item No.: 91 207 315
10.5 J x 20 only RA Item No.: 91 207 625
Recommended 20" Complete Wheel Set DESIGN EDITION RACE I went with most aggressive Combination A.10 FA 9.0 J x 20 / RA 10.5 J x 20 with tires: FA 245/30 ZR 20 / RA 285/25 ZR 20
� Authentic HAMANN LOWERING KIT 4 progressive sport springs Lowering by approx. 40 mm FA, 20 mm RA Item-No.: 20 060 125
� Authentic HAMANN TIRE - PRESSURE CHECK SENSOR SYSTEM
� Authentic HAMANN SIDE SILLS Item-No.: 10 060 120
� Authentic HAMANN REAL CF ROOF SPOLIER Item-No.: 10 060 235
� Authentic HAMANN AIRBAG SPORT STEERING WHEEL 3-SPOKE Three-spoke design w their SMG paddles (For assembly O.E. airbag in exchange)
� Authentic HAMANN sports mirrors (all functions)
!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! and of course !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
E60.net Clings
Still to do list;-):
� Our Hobi's camera system from : ww.switchchange.com).
� Individual leather interior (auburn+auburn alcantara)... and drive with sheer drivin' pleasure ... until 2009/2010 F10 comes or E60 possibly a 540d V8 diesel early in 2009 badly juiced!
Originally Posted by Mambo' post='300174' date='Jun 20 2006, 12:21 PM
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After breaking in your E60, it's time to go for DMS tuning.. You'll be having more fun then..
You'll be having more fun then..
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Hoi,
Ik kom ook uit Den Haag. Waar woon jij?
groeten,
Ik kom ook uit Den Haag. Waar woon jij?
groeten,