How to Maximize mpg
03-05-2011, 08:34 PM
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My Ride: 08 LCI 535i sport M5 umnitza full kit, Maya RM 1 245/35/20 20x9 et16, 275/30/20 20x10.5 et17, Future mods- KW coilovers V3 and StopTech brake
Proper inflation and fuel additives.
03-05-2011, 10:11 PM
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03-05-2011, 11:40 PM
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You guys are missing the most important one... Don't Brake!!
Turns the energy that made you move into heat. To quote Topgear.. Unless you want to warm up your rims, is pretty useless
Turns the energy that made you move into heat. To quote Topgear.. Unless you want to warm up your rims, is pretty useless
03-06-2011, 01:41 AM
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I may have missed something but if you have a manual, short shifting the 4.4 helps mileage quite a bit (as it does with many vehicles). I can't tell if "every available option" includes an automatic, which pretty much does that anyway if you drive conservatively.
03-06-2011, 03:21 AM
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My Ride: Current rides:
2011 Z4 35i MSport DCT (pictures coming)
2010 535i MSport
2008K1200GT
(Sold) 2001 541i MSport
(Sold) 2007 Z4 Coupe
IMO- worrying about gas mileage in the 5vr totally negates the joy of owning the UDM. If I'm looking to save gas I'll ride my bike (KGT), or get a high mileage DD for getting around. When I drive the 5vr, it's all about the drive. YMMV.
BTW-The egg thing on the gas pedal is a great idea. Have fun.
BTW-The egg thing on the gas pedal is a great idea. Have fun.
03-06-2011, 05:36 AM
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535d Sport LCI
Bi-Xenon Adaptive Lights, S.A.T, Professional SatNav, Logic7, Elec Memory seats, iPod interface, 19" Alloys WITHOUT RUNFLATS!
CIC and Combox Retrofit, White Angel Eyes, Speed in Centre console.
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525d Tourer Auto
Easy one... go into the iDrive and change the MPG from US to UK / Imperial
you go from 14Mpg to 17Mpg immediately!!!
you go from 14Mpg to 17Mpg immediately!!!
03-06-2011, 09:57 AM
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