Launched my 550 for the first time
04-13-2006, 03:17 PM
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My Ride: 2006 BMW 550i "Ben Hogan's 5 Iron"
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Stuck it in DS last night for the second or third time, but this time I kept it floored. Wham!!!!!
A runaway train. The torque whacks in at 4K and up.
Some traction lighting popped on around times. Was this the system retarding wheel spin thru the low gears? Well anyway, I was over 60 after blinking twice. Really cool. The other cars were just standing. Stupid stuff.
Just thought everyone should know I LOVE MY E60!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
CVT Benhogan
A runaway train. The torque whacks in at 4K and up.
Some traction lighting popped on around times. Was this the system retarding wheel spin thru the low gears? Well anyway, I was over 60 after blinking twice. Really cool. The other cars were just standing. Stupid stuff.
Just thought everyone should know I LOVE MY E60!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
CVT Benhogan
04-13-2006, 03:27 PM
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My Ride: 525i M Sport Touring (E61): Mystic Blue with Beige Leather and Light Poplar Wood Trim | M Sport Package: Anthracite Headlining, Dechroming, 18" M Spoke Alloy Wheels (135) & RFT's, M Sport Steering Wheel, Sports Seats, M Door Entry Sill Trims, M Sport Suspension Settings, M Aero Bodykit I | Pro NAV | Bluetooth Prep | Xenons | Adapative Headlights | Headlight Washers | HUD | PDC | Automatic Air Con - Advanced | Automatic Tailgate Operation | Heated Front Seats | Sun Protection Glass | Non-Smoker Package |
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04-13-2006, 04:09 PM
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Originally Posted by CVTBenhogan' post='268781' date='Apr 14 2006, 02:17 AM
Was this the system retarding wheel spin thru the low gears?
There's quite a lot of real power in your fine automobile.
Lucky you, you'll experience it many more times to come.
Enjoy!
04-13-2006, 04:10 PM
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04-13-2006, 04:15 PM
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Originally Posted by my530i' post='268802' date='Apr 14 2006, 03:14 AM
Next time, turn off DSC and DTC!
What a machine. 
04-13-2006, 07:40 PM
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Our cars have a sick amount of power...enjoy it. It is like having a 
on your shoulder telling you to floor it at every light. It is amazing that this much fun is legal.
on your shoulder telling you to floor it at every light. It is amazing that this much fun is legal.
04-13-2006, 07:58 PM
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Originally Posted by CVTBenhogan' post='268781' date='Apr 13 2006, 06:17 PM
Stuck it in DS last night for the second or third time, but this time I kept it floored. Wham!!!!!
A runaway train. The torque whacks in at 4K and up.
Some traction lighting popped on around times. Was this the system retarding wheel spin thru the low gears? Well anyway, I was over 60 after blinking twice. Really cool. The other cars were just standing. Stupid stuff.
Just thought everyone should know I LOVE MY E60!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
CVT Benhogan
A runaway train. The torque whacks in at 4K and up.
Some traction lighting popped on around times. Was this the system retarding wheel spin thru the low gears? Well anyway, I was over 60 after blinking twice. Really cool. The other cars were just standing. Stupid stuff.
Just thought everyone should know I LOVE MY E60!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
CVT Benhogan