I am getting a '05 545i soon...
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Originally Posted by Krozi' post='653053' date='Aug 23 2008, 10:27 PM
Sorry if this is in the wrong section.
Well, I just ordered the car and it is being shipped down here to Florida, it's a 2005 BMW 545i with an auto transmission and sport package. Is there anything I should know? Any hints or cool tips for the car?
Well, I just ordered the car and it is being shipped down here to Florida, it's a 2005 BMW 545i with an auto transmission and sport package. Is there anything I should know? Any hints or cool tips for the car?
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Originally Posted by C's Bimmer' post='653221' date='Aug 24 2008, 09:54 AM
The only thing you should know is...joining this board just made you BROKE! We are going to turn your 545 into one bad arse BMW! You are going to own the road where you live. You are going to turn heads with that new ride. And you can thank us for that!
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I agree with everything C just said...But he forget to tell you to get a certain trunk spoiler that he is very partial to
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Originally Posted by gregg2gs' post='653222' date='Aug 24 2008, 09:56 AM
I agree with everything C just said...But he forget to tell you to get a certain trunk spoiler that he is very partial to
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Originally Posted by C's Bimmer' post='653223' date='Aug 24 2008, 09:58 AM
Well, I just fulfilled my Whale Watching trip for the summer. Thanks Gregg!
And you didn't even have to travel far... hahaha
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From: Originally from Koeln, Deutschland. Enjoying it in Bonita Springs, Florida Now :)
Well, I will seriously have to restrain myself. I'm
gonna start real slow and just get some window tints first.
But back to the topic...
Any tips on the car? Something I should know about before driving? I heard the air intake was very low and might stall the engine when driving into a puddle but I highly doubt that.
gonna start real slow and just get some window tints first.
But back to the topic...
Any tips on the car? Something I should know about before driving? I heard the air intake was very low and might stall the engine when driving into a puddle but I highly doubt that.
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Originally Posted by nigxdoof' post='653069' date='Aug 23 2008, 10:02 PM
This isn't a tip.. just a word of warning...
This forum will empty your wallet and make you broke. You'll be spending every waking moment trying to figure out how to buy / mod your car and make it look better.. I'm so broke myself from this forum.. damn them!! and you'll love every minute of it.
Welcome to the forum.
This forum will empty your wallet and make you broke. You'll be spending every waking moment trying to figure out how to buy / mod your car and make it look better.. I'm so broke myself from this forum.. damn them!! and you'll love every minute of it.
Welcome to the forum.
its true. BEWARE!
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Originally Posted by Krozi' post='653053' date='Aug 23 2008, 07:27 PM
Sorry if this is in the wrong section.
Well, I just ordered the car and it is being shipped down here to Florida, it's a 2005 BMW 545i with an auto transmission and sport package. Is there anything I should know? Any hints or cool tips for the car?
Well, I just ordered the car and it is being shipped down here to Florida, it's a 2005 BMW 545i with an auto transmission and sport package. Is there anything I should know? Any hints or cool tips for the car?
Well, OK, maybe not. I can tell you how to make a step 545i very fast in the 1/4 mile. Check the links linked in my sig--specifically the Straight-Line Performance link. Is your car silver? Maybe you ended up with the "Mind Candy" 545i. If so, lucky you. See sig. Pics of new cars here (see link at top of page for the other car).
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From: Originally from Koeln, Deutschland. Enjoying it in Bonita Springs, Florida Now :)
Originally Posted by Znod' post='653555' date='Aug 24 2008, 09:13 PM
Yes, you need my old wheels and tires. Well, OK, maybe not. I can tell you how to make a step 545i very fast in the 1/4 mile. Check the links linked in my sig--specifically the Straight-Line Performance link. Is your car silver? Maybe you ended up with the "Mind Candy" 545i. If so, lucky you. See sig. Pics of new cars here (see link at top of page for the other car).
Well, OK, maybe not. I can tell you how to make a step 545i very fast in the 1/4 mile. Check the links linked in my sig--specifically the Straight-Line Performance link. Is your car silver? Maybe you ended up with the "Mind Candy" 545i. If so, lucky you. See sig. Pics of new cars here (see link at top of page for the other car).But back to the topic...
So, I guess there are no tips or cool hints for the 545i?
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there is a couple things that you should know.
1. Driving the speed limit is impossible
2. 1st and 2nd gear are a lot of fun so get into 3rd as soon as possible if you are driving in M mode
3. buy a radar detector
and finally...
Enjoy your BMW!
1. Driving the speed limit is impossible
2. 1st and 2nd gear are a lot of fun so get into 3rd as soon as possible if you are driving in M mode
3. buy a radar detector
and finally...
Enjoy your BMW!
