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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
i believe BMW re-worked the DD on LCI and active sterring on post 05> car
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
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
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
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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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My Ride: BMW E60 530i , Silver with leather Air Con iDrive 17" Breyton Rims with Dunlop Sp Sport tyres (M-Tech Bodykit and rims WANTED)
Alfa Romeo 147 TS1.6 , Black with Air Con 17" Multi Spoke alloys with Bridgestone RE040 tyres
Toyota MR-S 1.8 VVTI , Lagoon Blue with Red leather Air Con 15" standard alloys with Toyo tyres
Toyota Celica 1.8 VVTI, Lagoon Blue, Air Con, 16" Standard alloys with Kuhmo KU31, EBC Green Stuff
Originally Posted by ricky1329' post='1058899' date='Nov 20 2009, 04:38 AM
E60 520i. Derrick, you did it
Was it in T-sliver colour??
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My Ride: BMW E60 530i , Silver with leather Air Con iDrive 17" Breyton Rims with Dunlop Sp Sport tyres (M-Tech Bodykit and rims WANTED)
Alfa Romeo 147 TS1.6 , Black with Air Con 17" Multi Spoke alloys with Bridgestone RE040 tyres
Toyota MR-S 1.8 VVTI , Lagoon Blue with Red leather Air Con 15" standard alloys with Toyo tyres
Toyota Celica 1.8 VVTI, Lagoon Blue, Air Con, 16" Standard alloys with Kuhmo KU31, EBC Green Stuff
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?
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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My Ride: BMW E60 530i , Silver with leather Air Con iDrive 17" Breyton Rims with Dunlop Sp Sport tyres (M-Tech Bodykit and rims WANTED)
Alfa Romeo 147 TS1.6 , Black with Air Con 17" Multi Spoke alloys with Bridgestone RE040 tyres
Toyota MR-S 1.8 VVTI , Lagoon Blue with Red leather Air Con 15" standard alloys with Toyo tyres
Toyota Celica 1.8 VVTI, Lagoon Blue, Air Con, 16" Standard alloys with Kuhmo KU31, EBC Green Stuff
Originally Posted by Small Tomato' post='1058907' date='Nov 20 2009, 04:51 AM
I have no plans to mod my car
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.
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.