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Originally Posted by keith84_uk' post='1058854' date='Nov 20 2009, 11:14 AM
ET, i think our DD system is abit dated compared with those LCI (Maybe we can test drive "Small tomato's 530i" next time)
i believe BMW re-worked the DD on LCI and active sterring on post 05> car![Smile](https://5series.net/forums/images/smilies/imported/smile.gif)
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i believe BMW re-worked the DD on LCI and active sterring on post 05> car
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To share with you guys my car/DD for a month of ownership...
It is >80% comparable to a E46 M3 standard setup when you are in a corner. The more extreme you push the car, the harder DD kicks in, I am sure the E60 with DD can keep up with a E46 M3 with similar tyre setup, consider the driver is reckless and fearless. I have been smoked by a E60 520i in Shek O road, not because I cannot keep up with it, just I don't want to drive like what he/she does, his/her car uses both lanes to enter a corner, I don't want to endanger the other road users.
The N53 engine is a bit soft perhaps because of the gear setup (or I didn't turn DTC mode on). The engine is not as lively when compare to the new Toyota 3.5L engine (the Toyota's has 3kgm more torque). I do hope the new BMW turbo charge engine will rewrite the chapter.
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Originally Posted by Small Tomato' post='1058866' date='Nov 20 2009, 11:37 AM
I am uncertain if any after market electric parts (hard wired radar detector or a high powered audio system) have been install on Keith's car, I was referring to the original installed equipment.
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Originally Posted by Small Tomato' post='1058877' date='Nov 20 2009, 12:02 PM
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To share with you guys my car/DD for a month of ownership...
It is >80% comparable to a E46 M3 standard setup when you are in a corner. The more extreme you push the car, the harder DD kicks in, I am sure the E60 with DD can keep up with a E46 M3 with similar tyre setup, consider the driver is reckless and fearless. I have been smoked by a E60 520i in Shek O road, not because I cannot keep up with it, just I don't want to drive like what he/she does, his/her car uses both lanes to enter a corner, I don't want to endanger the other road users.
The N53 engine is a bit soft perhaps because of the gear setup (or I didn't turn DTC mode on). The engine is not as lively when compare to the new Toyota 3.5L engine (the Toyota's has 3kgm more torque). I do hope the new BMW turbo charge engine will rewrite the chapter.
BTW have you installed the SB sprint booster on your LCI?
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Originally Posted by Small Tomato' post='1058877' date='Nov 20 2009, 12:02 PM
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To share with you guys my car/DD for a month of ownership...
It is >80% comparable to a E46 M3 standard setup when you are in a corner. The more extreme you push the car, the harder DD kicks in, I am sure the E60 with DD can keep up with a E46 M3 with similar tyre setup, consider the driver is reckless and fearless. I have been smoked by a E60 520i in Shek O road, not because I cannot keep up with it, just I don't want to drive like what he/she does, his/her car uses both lanes to enter a corner, I don't want to endanger the other road users.
The N53 engine is a bit soft perhaps because of the gear setup (or I didn't turn DTC mode on). The engine is not as lively when compare to the new Toyota 3.5L engine (the Toyota's has 3kgm more torque). I do hope the new BMW turbo charge engine will rewrite the chapter.
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Originally Posted by ricky1329' post='1058899' date='Nov 20 2009, 12:38 PM
E60 520i. Derrick, you did it ![Big Grin](https://5series.net/forums/images/smilies/imported/biggrin.gif)
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Originally Posted by Small Tomato' post='1058902' date='Nov 20 2009, 12:44 PM
No I think it's original 520i, running on 16" rubbers.... License plate starts with MY
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Originally Posted by ricky1329' post='1058899' date='Nov 20 2009, 04:38 AM
E60 520i. Derrick, you did it ![Big Grin](https://5series.net/forums/images/smilies/imported/biggrin.gif)
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Was it in T-sliver colour??
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Originally Posted by pinguhk' post='1058888' date='Nov 20 2009, 04:23 AM
must ask keith if he as any of these but as I know off I dont think he has any of these apart from 1 thing the SB
No one can find out my alarm problem even BMW
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Originally Posted by pinguhk' post='1058892' date='Nov 20 2009, 12:27 PM
wow using both lanes that is mad.
BTW have you installed the SB sprint booster on your LCI?
BTW have you installed the SB sprint booster on your LCI?
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Perhaps if I have some spare money, I will change a set of 18" forged wheels (still keep the RFT tho). It should improves the handling a lot.
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Originally Posted by Small Tomato' post='1058907' date='Nov 20 2009, 04:51 AM
I have no plans to mod my car ![Smile](https://5series.net/forums/images/smilies/imported/smile.gif)
Perhaps if I have some spare money, I will change a set of 18" forged wheels (still keep the RFT tho). It should improves the handling a lot.
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Perhaps if I have some spare money, I will change a set of 18" forged wheels (still keep the RFT tho). It should improves the handling a lot.