if you had the choice now
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In retrospect, would you switch?
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Great question. Keep in mind that the stock LCI 550 Sport has a better tuned, sport suspension, compared to that of the standard 535i Sport. However, if both cars were to be highly modified, I would probably go with a 535i now. I wouldn't recommend the xi version, since this car does not even come with a true sport suspension.
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Originally Posted by C's Bimmer' post='800173' date='Feb 24 2009, 08:44 AM
Great question. Keep in mind that the stock LCI 550 Sport has a better tuned, sport suspension, compared to that of the standard 535i Sport. However, if both cars were to be highly modified, I would probably go with a 535i now. I wouldn't recommend the xi version, since this car does not even come with a true sport suspension.
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Ha, I've been thinking about this lately. Especially since the M sport package is available for both models.
IMO.....Stock only, 550i. But tuned/mod'd=535i
Also depends on the tune you run on the 535i
Procede vs JB perform differently.
Also have Dinan and the soon to be released BMW performance tune to compare/consider
IMO.....Stock only, 550i. But tuned/mod'd=535i
Also depends on the tune you run on the 535i
Procede vs JB perform differently.
Also have Dinan and the soon to be released BMW performance tune to compare/consider