Launched my 550 for the first time
#21
Senior Members
Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: Toronto/Hong Kong
Posts: 307
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
My Ride: 09 E90 M3
![Default](https://5series.net/forums/images/icons/icon1.gif)
Originally Posted by iceman316' post='269258' date='Apr 14 2006, 07:24 PM
I agree that you guys are killing us future 550 owners. I still have about 1 1/2 to go and its getting harder and harder to sleep at night
![Bashwall](https://5series.net/forums/images/smilies/imported/bashwall.gif)
![Bashwall](https://5series.net/forums/images/smilies/imported/bashwall.gif)
![Bashwall](https://5series.net/forums/images/smilies/imported/bashwall.gif)
![Bashwall](https://5series.net/forums/images/smilies/imported/bashwall.gif)
![Bashwall](https://5series.net/forums/images/smilies/imported/bashwall.gif)
![Bashwall](https://5series.net/forums/images/smilies/imported/bashwall.gif)
#22
Contributors
Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: So Cal, USA
Posts: 14,776
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
My Ride: 545iSMGSilver GrayAuburn Dakota LeatherLogic 7 Premium SoundSports Package
![Default](https://5series.net/forums/images/icons/icon1.gif)
Originally Posted by alpineweiss' post='269343' date='Apr 14 2006, 09:25 PM
You have it easy! Can you imagine how an 530 owner feels reading this?
![Bashwall](https://5series.net/forums/images/smilies/imported/bashwall.gif)
![Bashwall](https://5series.net/forums/images/smilies/imported/bashwall.gif)
![Bashwall](https://5series.net/forums/images/smilies/imported/bashwall.gif)
or a 545....
![Bashwall](https://5series.net/forums/images/smilies/imported/bashwall.gif)
![Bashwall](https://5series.net/forums/images/smilies/imported/bashwall.gif)
![Bashwall](https://5series.net/forums/images/smilies/imported/bashwall.gif)
![Bashwall](https://5series.net/forums/images/smilies/imported/bashwall.gif)
![Bashwall](https://5series.net/forums/images/smilies/imported/bashwall.gif)
![Bashwall](https://5series.net/forums/images/smilies/imported/bashwall.gif)
#23
Senior Members
Thread Starter
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: Chicago
Posts: 977
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
My Ride: 2006 BMW 550i "Ben Hogan's 5 Iron"
SilverGrey/Black Sport, L7, NAV, CW, AS, Split FR
2003 Audi A4 3.0 CVT "Part of the Moniker"
Silver/Ebony, Prem, CW, Star 17s
![Default](https://5series.net/forums/images/icons/icon1.gif)
Originally Posted by iceman316' post='269264' date='Apr 14 2006, 06:37 PM
Trust me i believe you
i seriously can't wait anymore... i'm driving my gf and everyone around me crazy. They all wanna do this to me ![Badbad](https://5series.net/forums/images/smilies/imported/badbad.gif)
![Thumbsup](https://5series.net/forums/images/smilies/imported/thumbsup.gif)
![Badbad](https://5series.net/forums/images/smilies/imported/badbad.gif)
Darkside said
I came from an e46 M3 which was quite a rush, but didn't have the combination of power and luxury of the 550. I just love how this huge V8 revs; it frankly is impossible to keep to break-in RPMs when in DS mode.
Sorry for driving you all nuts with the post. I went thru the same damn thing. But as with anything else, no pain no gain. You'll see.
![Thumbsup](https://5series.net/forums/images/smilies/imported/thumbsup.gif)
Totally agree, darkside. The combo of power and luxury is mind altering. As for break-in RPMs, forget DS mode till the miles build up. I popped in DS once just prior to 1.2K and it flew past 5.5 like butter. Oops. Your only kidding yourself to think the beast will stay under 4.5k.
![Whistling](https://5series.net/forums/images/smilies/imported/whistling.gif)
Hang in there,
CVT Benhogan
![W00t](https://5series.net/forums/images/smilies/imported/w00t.gif)
#24
Contributors
Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: Austin TX
Posts: 6,554
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
My Ride: 2014 X5 xDrive 5.0 M Package Carbon Black Metallic/2008 M Roadster Imola Red
![Default](https://5series.net/forums/images/icons/icon1.gif)
Originally Posted by EBMCS03' post='269359' date='Apr 15 2006, 01:37 AM
or a 545....
![Bashwall](https://5series.net/forums/images/smilies/imported/bashwall.gif)
![Bashwall](https://5series.net/forums/images/smilies/imported/bashwall.gif)
![Bashwall](https://5series.net/forums/images/smilies/imported/bashwall.gif)
![Bashwall](https://5series.net/forums/images/smilies/imported/bashwall.gif)
![Bashwall](https://5series.net/forums/images/smilies/imported/bashwall.gif)
![Bashwall](https://5series.net/forums/images/smilies/imported/bashwall.gif)
![Bashwall](https://5series.net/forums/images/smilies/imported/bashwall.gif)
#25
Contributors
Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: So Cal, USA
Posts: 14,776
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
My Ride: 545iSMGSilver GrayAuburn Dakota LeatherLogic 7 Premium SoundSports Package
![Default](https://5series.net/forums/images/icons/icon1.gif)
Originally Posted by Znod' post='269830' date='Apr 16 2006, 11:45 AM
I say that the 550i guys should buy meters, test properly, and show us 545i/645i guys how it is done. Our cars are kind of slow; check here.
Yup SLOW! Hey Z... lets race from 50 to 100. SMG vs step. I dont want to mess with you on 0 to 60.
![Tongue](https://5series.net/forums/images/smilies/imported/tongue.gif)
#26
Contributors
Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: Austin TX
Posts: 6,554
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
My Ride: 2014 X5 xDrive 5.0 M Package Carbon Black Metallic/2008 M Roadster Imola Red
![Default](https://5series.net/forums/images/icons/icon1.gif)
Originally Posted by EBMCS03' post='269843' date='Apr 16 2006, 02:03 PM
Yup SLOW! Hey Z... lets race from 50 to 100. SMG vs step. I dont want to mess with you on 0 to 60. ![Tongue](https://5series.net/forums/images/smilies/imported/tongue.gif)
![Tongue](https://5series.net/forums/images/smilies/imported/tongue.gif)
![Laughing](https://5series.net/forums/images/smilies/imported/laughing.gif)
#27
Contributors
Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: So Cal, USA
Posts: 14,776
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
My Ride: 545iSMGSilver GrayAuburn Dakota LeatherLogic 7 Premium SoundSports Package
![Default](https://5series.net/forums/images/icons/icon1.gif)
Originally Posted by Znod' post='269851' date='Apr 16 2006, 12:13 PM
Great idea, but your gearing still is inferior. And, you aren't even 50 yet. So, I am way ahead. ![Laughing](https://5series.net/forums/images/smilies/imported/laughing.gif)
![Laughing](https://5series.net/forums/images/smilies/imported/laughing.gif)
HAHAHAHAH DOH! Can I borrow and race your Step 545 with your Z06? I think I can take you even if i'm not 50 yet!
![Tongue](https://5series.net/forums/images/smilies/imported/tongue.gif)
As for gearing... true... but wondering how much that'll affect in gear acceleration... since one has a torque converter... and the other doesnt... just interesting to see...
#28
Senior Members
Thread Starter
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: Chicago
Posts: 977
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
My Ride: 2006 BMW 550i "Ben Hogan's 5 Iron"
SilverGrey/Black Sport, L7, NAV, CW, AS, Split FR
2003 Audi A4 3.0 CVT "Part of the Moniker"
Silver/Ebony, Prem, CW, Star 17s
![Default](https://5series.net/forums/images/icons/icon1.gif)
Originally Posted by Znod' post='269830' date='Apr 16 2006, 01:45 PM
I say that the 550i guys should buy meters, test properly, and show us 545i/645i guys how it is done. Our cars are kind of slow; check here.
![Tongue](https://5series.net/forums/images/smilies/imported/tongue.gif)
![Big Grin](https://5series.net/forums/images/smilies/imported/biggrin.gif)
Right now, I'll save my lunch money for Valentine 1 before my wife has to bail me out of jail.
![Big Grin](https://5series.net/forums/images/smilies/imported/biggrin.gif)
#29
Contributors
Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: Austin TX
Posts: 6,554
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
My Ride: 2014 X5 xDrive 5.0 M Package Carbon Black Metallic/2008 M Roadster Imola Red
![Default](https://5series.net/forums/images/icons/icon1.gif)
Originally Posted by CVTBenhogan' post='269862' date='Apr 16 2006, 02:26 PM
You meter guys are hot rodders with many launches under your belt.
Just waiting to roust some semi- innocent newbie with a 550.
Good Lord.
Right now, I'll save my lunch money for Valentine 1 before my wife has to bail me out of jail.![Big Grin](https://5series.net/forums/images/smilies/imported/biggrin.gif)
![Tongue](https://5series.net/forums/images/smilies/imported/tongue.gif)
![Big Grin](https://5series.net/forums/images/smilies/imported/biggrin.gif)
Right now, I'll save my lunch money for Valentine 1 before my wife has to bail me out of jail.
![Big Grin](https://5series.net/forums/images/smilies/imported/biggrin.gif)
![Smile](https://5series.net/forums/images/smilies/imported/smile.gif)
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
TexaZ3
Complete Car Sales
17
05-06-2015 09:54 AM