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Old Aug 3, 2010 | 10:07 PM
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I need advice from you guys:
I'm trying to test out my '07 550i against my friend's MB '05 CLK500 convertible and he seems to be quicker than me from standstill.

What am I doing wrong? I do have 19" wheels. Does it make the car have more drag?
According to the specs, his is 302hp, and 0-60 in 6s

I should be able to beat him easily. Any advice? I did put my gear in sport and turned off DSC.

thanks.
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Old Aug 3, 2010 | 10:54 PM
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Originally Posted by GENEaTALS
for longevity and safety..i'd pick a flash over a piggyback...

GIAC or RPI/ESS IMO...

but if you want a rocket and/or plan to track or just have some friendly and safe runs...JB3...
I think he owns his 535, so he may actually want to go with the safer one.

I'd add Dinan to that list, but lately they've been getting out of hand expensive, while not really offering a huge advantage in power - just that it comes with a warranty that matches the OEM.
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Old Aug 4, 2010 | 05:45 AM
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ew new sonatas; have you seen the tire width on those things? makes it look like the car is riding on bike wheels
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Old Aug 4, 2010 | 07:28 AM
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I can take a sonata in a bicycle...lol.
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Old Aug 4, 2010 | 12:12 PM
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at least he tried
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Old Aug 4, 2010 | 12:20 PM
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Originally Posted by etn06448
I need advice from you guys:
I'm trying to test out my '07 550i against my friend's MB '05 CLK500 convertible and he seems to be quicker than me from standstill.

What am I doing wrong? I do have 19" wheels. Does it make the car have more drag?
According to the specs, his is 302hp, and 0-60 in 6s

I should be able to beat him easily. Any advice? I did put my gear in sport and turned off DSC.

thanks.
I have a CLK500 coupe along with a 05 545i. The CLK500 is faster, Car & Driver has a 0 to 60 on the CLK500 as 5.2. That may be a little quick but I assure you it's in the 5's. Your 550i though should be pretty damn close. BTW his tq is 339-lb ft. That's what is getting you. His convertible isn't helping him, but he is also much lighter
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Old Aug 4, 2010 | 01:33 PM
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I'm pretty sure most people on the road have no idea how fast or quick the V8 E60s actually are since they are pretty large, heavy, family sedans. Before owning mine, I thought nothing of them, but now that I own one, I am more than happy with the power. Comparable to my E46 M3, just in a much larger, slightly heavier, 4 door frame .

Sounds like you had fun though OP, always fun surprising people!
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Old Aug 4, 2010 | 02:24 PM
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Try taking on a genesis .
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Old Aug 5, 2010 | 11:00 AM
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Heading back home tonight from another business trip. Let's see what happens.
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Old Aug 6, 2010 | 02:01 AM
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chancers!!
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