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Originally Posted by craigm1841' post='806727' date='Mar 3 2009, 08:45 PM
i noticed my car doesnt handle as well as i thought it would. it is all over the place on corners and with DSC deactivated i need to put my skills to the test. can this be blamed soley on the run flats? will changing them out make a huge difference?
If you're dissatisfied, I suggest you start with a check on tire pressures and alignment settings.
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Originally Posted by luigi524td' post='808490' date='Mar 5 2009, 04:27 PM
Don't know what your expectations are -- Slot car like handing ... Ferrari replacement or a step up from a Kia? As a Sports Sedan, the 535 w/ Sport and with our without RFTs is amongst the best handling in its class.
If you're dissatisfied, I suggest you start with a check on tire pressures and alignment settings.
If you're dissatisfied, I suggest you start with a check on tire pressures and alignment settings.
The base e60 won't feel like a sports car but it certainly should handle and feel better than the vast majority of sedans on the market. I would definitely check tire pressures and alignment. It is also possible that there is a problem with one or more of the RFT tires (belt isssues, having been run flat too long, etc).
PS: My bone stock 550i with the factory Conti's and now Goodyear F1 Asymmetrics, has the same lap times at the E39 M5, and it had shock, sway bar, and brake pad upgrades. Several years more experience could also play a part but the 550i did amazingly well.
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hey craig you sure the ghetto chick didnt find your car and mess it up
.. j/k bro its the run fatter shit crap tire`s that s on your car. i dummped mine after 2 weeks, they suck really bad.. on dry pavment there ok, swich them up... you can do a susp for your car even thoe its a lease. just remove when done and sell it on the forum....
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Originally Posted by 530ISPORT' post='808634' date='Mar 5 2009, 07:23 PM
hey craig you sure the ghetto chick didnt find your car and mess it up
.. j/k bro its the run fatter shit crap tire`s that s on your car. i dummped mine after 2 weeks, they suck really bad.. on dry pavment there ok, swich them up... you can do a susp for your car even thoe its a lease. just remove when done and sell it on the forum....
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