I am now in the club - 2007 550I is AMAZING!!!
02-25-2010 | 10:42 AM
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From: Fort Worth, Texas
My Ride: '07 550i
Welcome! Sounds like you and I are similarly set up in the vehicle department. I have an '02 Mag Red II convertible vette along with my '07 550i. I definitely agree with the caliper painting. Did that to my vette and also to the 550i. There was surface rust on the round portion of the caliper that I knew had to be taken care of PDQ after buying the car. I've seen the same thing on other E60's around town with stock calipers. I'm also waiting on the group buy for the Sprint Booster. Night and day difference on throttle tip-in between the the two cars, so that must get fixed as well. 
-- Gary
-- Gary
02-25-2010 | 04:37 PM
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From: Cicero, Indiana
My Ride: 2007 550i
Welcome! Sounds like you and I are similarly set up in the vehicle department. I have an '02 Mag Red II convertible vette along with my '07 550i. I definitely agree with the caliper painting. Did that to my vette and also to the 550i. There was surface rust on the round portion of the caliper that I knew had to be taken care of PDQ after buying the car. I've seen the same thing on other E60's around town with stock calipers. I'm also waiting on the group buy for the Sprint Booster. Night and day difference on throttle tip-in between the the two cars, so that must get fixed as well.
-- Gary
-- Gary
Anyway, can't wait for the GP on the Sprint Booster to kick-in!
Thanks,
DaveR
02-26-2010 | 11:36 AM
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From: Philly Burbs
My Ride: 08 550i, 6 Speed Manual w/Sport Pkg, Black
RPI Exhaust, Turner 15mm Rear Spacers, 20% Tint
Nice. I to just picked up a 08 550i Sport 6-Speed Manual. Love the car. Started modding already. I did 30% tint, 15mm Spacers on the rear and a RPI. Next will be the Dinan intake & software. Toying with the M5 read deck lid as well.
The only thing this car needs is a "sport" mode for a manual trans. My E46M3 had it. The 550i throttle responce is piss poor with no way to improve it.
Otherwise - good sled - for sure.
The only thing this car needs is a "sport" mode for a manual trans. My E46M3 had it. The 550i throttle responce is piss poor with no way to improve it.
Otherwise - good sled - for sure.
02-26-2010 | 03:37 PM
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From: West LA
My Ride: 2005 BMW 545i
Nice. I to just picked up a 08 550i Sport 6-Speed Manual. Love the car. Started modding already. I did 30% tint, 15mm Spacers on the rear and a RPI. Next will be the Dinan intake & software. Toying with the M5 read deck lid as well.
The only thing this car needs is a "sport" mode for a manual trans. My E46M3 had it. The 550i throttle responce is piss poor with no way to improve it.
Otherwise - good sled - for sure.
The only thing this car needs is a "sport" mode for a manual trans. My E46M3 had it. The 550i throttle responce is piss poor with no way to improve it.
Otherwise - good sled - for sure.
And congrats to the OP on your recent purchase! Enjoy her!
02-26-2010 | 03:48 PM
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My Ride: 2006 550i | Silver-Grey- A08 | Premium - Sport Package | Adaptive Headlights | Logic 7 w/ CD Changer | Bluetooth | Park Distance Control | Xenon Headlights | Comfort Access [s]Sprint Booster V1[/s] | K&N filter - Stock Box w/ Charcoal Filter Removed | Clear Side LED Markers | Matte Black Grilles | RPI Air Scoop | RPI 550i GT Exhaust | 12" Kicker w/ AMP | Headlight Euro Overlays | ACS Rep Roof\Trunk Spoilers |MTEC V2 Angel Eyes | 6000k HID Fog Lights | 19" VMR v710 Stag Wheels | Hankook Ventus V12 Evo K110 Tires | Debadged | LED Courtesy Door Lamps | Sprint Booster V2 | Painted Calipers | M pedals\shift knob | HID License Plate Bulbs | R1 Drilled\Slotted Rotors | Hawk HPS Brakes| ACS replica front lip |
Since I don't believe I'll be upgrading my brakes anytime soon, I've been thinking of painting them as well. Anyone know the better brand to use and the best way to go about it without making a mess?
I got my NGK plugs when I got in last night and had an appt to get them installed tomorrow morning. Then I got a call this afternoon about yet another road trip.
To me the car is night and say with and without the SB. Just got back from Virginia last night to find I have to fly to Oakland tomorrow morning. Today was just enough time to remember why I got my 550i. What a joy!
I got my NGK plugs when I got in last night and had an appt to get them installed tomorrow morning. Then I got a call this afternoon about yet another road trip.
To me the car is night and say with and without the SB. Just got back from Virginia last night to find I have to fly to Oakland tomorrow morning. Today was just enough time to remember why I got my 550i. What a joy!
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